| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| brief |
short in length of time. |
| clinic |
a place that gives medical treatment, usually to people who do not need to stay in a hospital overnight. |
| contact |
the touching of two things or people. |
| daze |
to stun by a blow or shock. |
| fluid |
a liquid or gas. A fluid flows easily and takes the shape of the container that holds it. Water and air are fluids. |
| frisk |
to leap or skip in a lively and happy way. |
| medication |
a medicine or drug. |
| profession |
a job or type of work that needs special training or study. |
| pursuit |
the act of following or chasing. |
| repetition |
the act or process of doing or saying again. |
| rouse |
to waken from sleep or a state similar to sleep. |
| swerve |
to change direction suddenly; turn quickly; veer. |
| unable |
not having the power, skill, or means needed to do something; not able. |
| well-known |
famous; familiar. |