| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| compliment |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval. |
| convince |
to cause to believe or accept (often followed by "of"). |
| curiosity |
the desire to learn or know. |
| genetic |
of, concerning, caused by, or influenced by heredity, especially by genes. |
| grumble |
to complain in a low voice. |
| lance |
a weapon with a long pole and pointed metal head. |
| language |
the system of spoken or written words with which people communicate thoughts, ideas, or feelings. |
| normal |
close to what is usual, average, or standard. |
| receive |
to get or take. |
| regarding |
having to do with; about; concerning. |
| riot |
a violent disturbance caused by a large number of people. |
| scribble |
to write quickly or carelessly; scrawl. |
| severe |
very strict; harsh. |
| tremendous |
very large in degree or size; huge. |