| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| apply |
to make use of or put to use. |
| beloved |
cherished and adored. |
| competitor |
a person, group, or thing engaged in a contest. |
| feature |
a part of the face such as the eyes, nose, or chin. |
| fidget |
to move in a nervous or restless way. |
| flexible |
easily bent without breaking. |
| inspection |
an official review or examination. |
| nearby |
located close at hand; not far away. |
| relic |
something that has survived from the past, such as an object or a custom. |
| religious |
devoted to the beliefs of a particular religion. |
| slush |
snow that is partly melted. |
| sputter |
to spit out saliva or bits of food while speaking in a fast or excited way. |
| thrust |
to push or drive with force. |
| urge |
to push or drive forward or onward. |