| acknowledgment |
the act of acknowledging. |
| concise |
saying much in a few words; short and to the point. |
| ecosystem |
a community of living things, together with their environment. |
| empower |
to give legal rights or authority to. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| heartland |
a central land area, especially one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region. |
| paramount |
most important; chief; highest. |
| placement |
the act of putting into position or the state of being put into position; location. |
| preside |
to act as the one in charge. |
| prosperity |
the state of being wealthy and successful. |
| quirky |
characterized by oddities or peculiarities. |
| stimulus |
something that causes or increases action, feeling, or thought. |
| verify |
to make sure of the truth or correctness of. |
| viable |
capable of germinating, growing, or developing, as a living organism or social organization. |
| violate |
to break or fail to keep. |