| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| apply |
to make use of or put to use. |
| attitude |
a way of feeling or thinking about something or someone. |
| chemistry |
the science that studies the form and function of basic elements and their compounds. |
| clench |
to close tightly shut. |
| comparison |
the act of deciding, saying, or showing how two or more things are the same or different. |
| devour |
to eat or swallow in a greedy way. |
| digest |
to break down into materials that can be absorbed and used by the body. |
| fiction |
writing that tells a story made up in a writer's imagination. Fiction is usually written in prose, not poetry. Novels, short stories, and tales are pieces of fiction. |
| glare |
to stare steadily or angrily. |
| hurricane |
a powerful storm with heavy rains and winds that blow in a circle at 73 miles per hour or more. |
| persistent |
continuing, lasting, or holding on in a firm, steady way. |
| quicken |
to make faster; accelerate. |
| skill |
the power or ability to perform a task well, especially because of training or practice. |
| vein |
a small vessel that carries blood toward the heart. |