hurt badly, either physically or emotionally
Since the abused children had no place to go, the judge placed them with foster care families.
appropriate
correct, suitable
The mother allowed her children to watch TV programs that were not appropriate for them.
conceive
to become pregnant
She had a hard time conceiving a child.
disgrace
a cause of shame or dishonor
She had disgraced her family by becoming pregnant when she was only 15 years old.
forego
to do without
Many young couples these days forego a formal engagement party.
hype
exaggerated advertising claims
They went to the new restaurant because of the hype, but they were disappointed.
illegitimate
born to unmarried parents
The illegitimate daughter of the president became a famous actress.
intervene
to stop an action happening between other people
The police had to intervene and take the child out of the house.
neglect
to not give enough care or attention
She was too busy drinking that she neglected her baby.
orphanage
a place where orphans live and are cared for
The neighbors placed the little girl in an orphanage when they could not locate the parents.
permit
to allow
David was not permitted to leave the house after 10 pm.
portray
to describe someone or something in a certain way, to characterize them
Hollywood tends to portray Asians as being very weak and submissive.
prospective
anticipated in the future
The prospective buyers came to look at the house one more time.
resemblance
a likeness to someone or something
The actress showed a resemblance to her famous grandfather.
responsibility
something that someone must do
The responsibilities of becoming a parent are tremendous.
right
That which is just, morally good, legal, proper, or fitting
The citizens of this country do not have many rights; they can not vote or express their opinions.
stigma
a mark of shame or disgrace
Her father was an alcohol and that has been a stigma all her life.
unfit
lacking in good personal qualities
Due to her constant drinking, she was declared an unfit mother by the judge.
unwanted
not wanted
They considered getting an abortion because their child was unwanted, but they decided to keep the baby and start a family.
wary
concerned about danger
Being wary of all strange men, the little girl started to run when the man approached her.
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