| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| carriage |
a vehicle with wheels that is covered or enclosed and is used for carrying people. |
| dampen |
to make moist or slightly wet. |
| genuine |
true to what is claimed; real. |
| involve |
to have as a necessary part or result; include. |
| legion |
an army unit in ancient Rome that was made up of soldiers on foot and on horseback. |
| midst |
the middle of a situation or event. |
| necessity |
a person or thing that is needed. |
| nominate |
to choose as a candidate for election. |
| pleasant |
nice; enjoyable. |
| recovery |
the act of getting back something that had been lost or stolen. |
| sarcasm |
the use of scornful or mocking remarks. |
| sash1 |
a band of cloth worn around the waist or over the shoulder. |
| satisfy |
to give what is wanted or needed. |
| stash |
to hide or store secretly (sometimes followed by "away"). |