| compliance |
acquiescence or conformity. |
| crevice |
a narrow opening, as in vertical rock or a wall; crack; fissure. |
| diplomatic |
careful not to anger people or hurt their feelings. |
| embark |
to board a ship when beginning a trip. |
| formerly |
in the past; in a time before now. |
| insider |
one with privileged knowledge or access to it. |
| maximize |
to increase or enlarge as much as possible. |
| noticeable |
easily noticed. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| prerequisite |
something required beforehand. |
| publication |
the act of publishing printed material. |
| regulation |
a rule or law that controls or directs people's actions. |
| sophisticated |
having or showing a lot of knowledge or experience; not ignorant or simple. |
| surprisingly |
in a way or in an amount that is not expected. |
| violation |
the act of breaking or breaching a law, rule, or agreement. |