| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| annoy |
to bother or disturb with irritating behavior. |
| blunt |
having a dull edge or point; not sharp. |
| campus |
the grounds of a school, college, or university. |
| clamber |
to climb with difficulty or in an awkward way, using hands and feet. |
| college |
a school of higher learning that one attends after high school. Most college programs require four years of study. |
| defeat |
to win a victory over; beat in a game or battle. |
| direct |
to give instructions that lead or guide. |
| harsh |
rough or not pleasing to the eyes, ears, or other senses. |
| inherit |
to receive from a person who has died; be heir to. |
| mount1 |
to climb. |
| numerous |
being in great number; many. |
| patience |
the ability to calmly put up with pain or trouble without getting upset or angry. |
| tardy |
late or delayed. |
| versus |
against; in opposition to. |