| abundant |
large in amount or number; more than enough. |
| actively |
in a way that involves making an effort, taking action, or participating. |
| association |
a group of people joined together for a common purpose or by a shared interest. |
| bouquet |
a bunch of flowers, often arranged in a special way to be attractive. |
| coil |
to wind into circles. |
| crouch |
to lower the body close to the ground by bending the legs. A cat about to pounce crouches, as does a person getting ready to run in a race. |
| culprit |
a person who is charged with or is guilty of doing something wrong. |
| expertise |
a high level of knowledge or skill. |
| gene |
a tiny section of a chromosome. A gene causes a particular characteristic, such as eye color or hair color, to be passed on from parent to offspring. |
| loyal |
showing devotion and faithfulness to someone or something. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| prowl |
to move around slowly and secretly, like an animal looking for prey. |
| represent |
to stand for or be a sign of. |
| thicken |
to make or become thick or thicker. |
| throb |
to beat or pulse quickly and strongly. |