| adopt |
to become a parent of (a child) by law, or to accept an animal as a pet and become responsible for it. |
| collector |
a person who acquires a set of objects over time, such as stamps, baseball cards, or art works. |
| democratic |
relating to or demonstrating the belief that all people should be treated equally. |
| eavesdrop |
to listen to other people talk without letting them know. |
| educator |
a person who teaches. |
| foliage |
leaves on a tree or other plant. |
| knit |
to make by knitting. |
| lag |
to fall behind an expected pace. |
| republic |
a nation in which those who make the laws and run the government are elected by the people. |
| scarcely |
almost not; just barely. |
| scrimp |
to save in every way possible; to spend very little. |
| unleash |
to set free from or as if from a leash. |
| variety |
change or difference; diversity. |
| voyage |
a long journey by air, land, sea, or outer space. |
| worthy |
deserving (often followed by "of"). |