| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| challenge |
to invite to enter into a fight or contest of skill; dare. |
| cosmetic |
a preparation used on the face or body to make the person wearing it look more attractive. Lipstick, nail polish, and powder are cosmetics. |
| erect |
upright in posture or position. |
| heavenly |
having to do with heaven as in religion or the space above the earth. |
| motivate |
to cause to move or act by giving incentive or inspiration. |
| mutiny |
to openly disobey or fight the leaders in charge or a lawful authority. |
| nerve |
any of the fibers that carry messages to and from the brain and other parts of the body. Nerves are bundled together into a complicated system that connects all parts of the body to the spinal cord and brain. |
| preference |
a person or thing that is liked better. |
| quest |
a search or pursuit. |
| restore |
to bring back into use or existence. |
| showy |
bright, colorful, or splendid in appearance. |
| slush |
snow that is partly melted. |
| tile |
a flat or shaped piece of baked clay or other hard material, used to cover floors, walls, or roofs. |
| vocal |
performed by singing. |