| adopt |
to become a parent of (a child) by law, or to accept an animal as a pet and become responsible for it. |
| coax |
to get someone to do something by gentle urging. |
| devour |
to eat or swallow in a greedy way. |
| exception |
the act or fact of leaving out. |
| grave1 |
a hole dug in the ground where a dead body is buried. |
| grenade |
a small bomb that is thrown by hand or shot from a rifle after its fuse is set. |
| infect |
to spread germs or disease to. |
| period |
a section of time with a set beginning and end. |
| perpetual |
lasting forever. |
| pharmacy |
a place in a store or hospital in which drugs are prepared and sold; drugstore. |
| revolve |
to turn or spin in place. |
| sash1 |
a band of cloth worn around the waist or over the shoulder. |
| scour1 |
to clean by rubbing hard. |
| whole |
having the entire amount or length. |
| wise |
having understanding and good judgment about what is true or good. |