| creep |
to move with the body close to the ground; crawl. |
| defense |
the act of protecting or guarding. |
| dignity |
one's sense of worth; pride or self-respect as shown in one's appearance or behavior. |
| dread |
to be very afraid of. |
| mighty |
having great power, strength, or ability. |
| nectar |
the sweet liquid a plant makes that attracts insects and birds. |
| nominate |
to choose as a candidate for election. |
| nomination |
the act of choosing a person to run for office. |
| penitentiary |
a prison for people who have been found guilty of serious crimes. |
| persist |
to continue in a firm, steady way without stopping or lessening. |
| pout |
to show unhappy feelings with an expression of the face. When children pout, they often push out their lips. |
| relation |
connection. |
| showy |
bright, colorful, or splendid in appearance. |
| statement |
something stated in words. |
| territory |
the land and waters that belong to a country. |