| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| banish |
to cast out of a country by official action. |
| county |
one of several sections into which a U.S. state is divided. |
| diary |
a daily record of a person's experiences and thoughts. |
| fatten |
to make fat. |
| graduate |
a person who has finished studying at high school or college. A diploma is given to a graduate to show that all the necessary work has been done. |
| infest |
to spread in or overrun as a nuisance or danger. |
| lantern |
a case or container that is made of a material through which a light can shine and be protected. |
| meadow |
an open field of grass that is growing wild or is used for pasture or to grow hay. A meadow usually contains wildflowers and weeds as well. |
| motto |
a short saying used as a reminder of a belief or rules of behavior. |
| portrait |
a painting, drawing, photograph or sculpture of a person. |
| robe |
a long, loose gown worn at certain ceremonies. |
| shriek |
a loud shrill cry of fear, joy, or surprise. |
| vow |
to promise or pledge in a serious way. |
| wallow |
to roll the body in mud, sand, dirt, or water. |