Foster

Foster
to look after for a period of time; to bring up a child that is not one's own.
She fostered the children for several months.

Crutch

Crutch
a stick with a piece that fits under the arm, which you lean on for support if you have difficulty in walking because of a foot or leg injury

Martin broke his leg playing football and has been on crutches for the past six weeks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Syrup

Syrup
water or the juice of fruits boiled with sugar and made thick and sticky.

Exempt

Exempt
free ( from a duty )
Children under 16 are exempt from the charges for dental treatment.

Gravity

Gravity

The gravity of the situation was clear to us all.

snobbish , posh

Snobbish
She always had a snobbish desire to live in  an area of expensive housing.

Posh
of a superior type or class : a posh family; posh clothes.

Contempt

very low opinion ;scorn.
She spoke with utter contempt of her husband's behaviour.