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Official or unofficial arrangements providing housing, support, and upbringing for children who are temporarily or permanently deprived of their parents' care, or for vulnerable adults requiring non-traditional institutional support.
“Foster care, kinship care, and residential homes are all prominent forms of alternative care for orphaned or neglected children.”
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
“She made an altruistic donation to the children's hospital without expecting any recognition.”
A silvery-white, lightweight, ductile metallic chemical element (symbol Al, atomic number 13) known for its high corrosion resistance.
“The window frames of the modern building are made of durable aluminium.”
A silvery-white, ductile metallic element that is lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and a good conductor of electricity and heat, most commonly used in packaging, construction, and transportation.
“Most soda cans and foil wraps are made of lightweight aluminum.”
A person or thing that gathers, collects, or accumulates a large quantity of something, typically over a period of time.
“He was a notorious amasser of rare vintage stamps, spending decades scouring auctions worldwide.”
The intentional process of designing, arranging, or manipulating environmental factors such as lighting, sound, decor, and scent to establish a specific mood or atmosphere.
“The restaurant focuses on ambiance creation by using dim, warm lighting and soft acoustic jazz to ensure a romantic dining experience.”
The temperature of the surrounding air or medium that comes into contact with an object or is present in a specific space.
“The medication must be stored at ambient temperature away from direct sunlight.”
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness or doubtfulness.
“We need to remove any ambiguity from the contract to avoid future legal disputes.”
Lacking the desire, drive, or motivation to achieve success, status, or specific goals.
“He felt trapped in an ambitionless existence, working a dead-end job with no desire for promotion.”
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed, achieve power, or attain wealth.
“She is an ambitious young lawyer who hopes to become a partner within five years.”
To make a surprise attack from a concealed position, typically of a person or group.
“The patrol was ambushed as they crossed the valley.”
A person or thing that makes minor changes or improvements to a text, law, or document.
“As a principal amender of the constitution, she ensured better protections for privacy.”
Compensation or reparation made for a loss, damage, or injury of any kind.
“He tried to make amends for his rudeness by sending her a bouquet of flowers.”
In the middle of or surrounded by; among.
“The small cottage stood peacefully amidst the towering pine trees.”
A person who sharpens cutting tools, such as knives, scissors, and razors, often historically traveling from place to place.
“O amolador de tesouras passou pela rua anunciando seu serviço com uma sineta.”