| abundance |
a very large amount; plentiful supply. |
| amble |
to walk at a slow, easy pace. |
| concise |
saying much in a few words; short and to the point. |
| intensity |
strength or energy of thought or action. |
| metaphor |
a phrase that describes something by comparing it to some other thing, as, for example, when a man says that his wife is a diamond. |
| negotiable |
subject to discussion and revision, as terms in an agreement or contract. |
| parasite |
a plant, animal, or fungus that lives on or in another living thing, called the host. A parasite gets its food and energy from the host organism. |
| parental |
of or relating to the role of a mother or father. |
| physiological |
of or relating to the vital processes or functions of a living organism or its parts. |
| previously |
just before another. |
| qualify |
to make or be fit for a job or activity. |
| reminisce |
to recall past experiences, often with fondness or pleasure. |
| shudder |
to tremble or give a sudden shiver. |
| swarm |
to come together or move as a large group or mass. |
| tycoon |
a rich, powerful person in business or industry. |