| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| astound |
to cause surprise or wonder; amaze. |
| boundary |
something that marks the edge or limit. |
| bulge |
a rounded or swollen part caused by pressure from below or within. |
| creep |
to move with the body close to the ground; crawl. |
| fund |
a supply of money or other resources that is held for a particular purpose. |
| grateful |
feeling thankful or showing thanks for kindness or something pleasing. |
| hurricane |
a powerful storm with heavy rains and winds that blow in a circle at 73 miles per hour or more. |
| idol |
a statue or image of a god that is used as an object of worship. |
| kindly |
showing or having kindness. |
| origin |
the point or place from which something comes; source. |
| regret |
to feel sorry or guilty for. |
| starch |
a white food substance found in many foods. |
| whole |
having the entire amount or length. |
| whoop |
a loud, high-pitched shout or cry. |