| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| ancestor |
a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago. |
| appeal |
a serious and sincere request for help. |
| discomfort |
a condition of being uneasy or in pain. |
| dishonor |
loss of honor or reputation. |
| divorce |
to use the law to bring an end to a marriage with (someone). |
| lifeline |
an anchored line or rope thrown to support a person in danger of drowning or falling. |
| manual |
a book of instructions. |
| myth |
a story or group of stories that form part of the traditional knowledge of a society. Myths often use imaginative plots and characters to explain how the world began and why nature and people behave the way they do. |
| patient |
a person or animal that is getting medical treatment. |
| portion |
a part of a whole. |
| self-esteem |
confidence or pride in oneself; self-respect. |
| transportation |
the act of carrying or moving something. |
| volunteer |
a person who offers to work or help without pay. |
| whine |
to make a long, high cry that expresses pain, complaint, or fear. |