| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| basis |
something that supports and is needed by all the other parts; starting point or foundation. |
| cattle |
large mammals raised on farms or ranches for their milk or meat. Female cattle are called cows. Male cattle are called steers or bulls. Young cattle are called calves. The ox and the yak are kinds of cattle. |
| competitive |
having a strong desire to win or do better than others in almost every situation. |
| efficient |
operating or working in a way that gets results, with little wasted effort. |
| froth |
any collection of bubbles formed on a liquid. |
| harmful |
causing or likely to cause harm; dangerous. |
| modesty |
the quality of not being conceited or vain. |
| mummy |
a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for their mummies. |
| preparation |
the act of getting something ready. |
| reverse |
to turn in an opposite position or direction. |
| sarcastic |
using harsh or bitter words that are meant to hurt, tease, or make fun of another person. |
| snag |
a sharp or jagged projection upon which something can be caught or torn. |
| waste |
to use or spend in a careless way or for little or no return. |
| wreck |
an action or event that results in great or total destruction. |