| adherence |
the act or condition of holding to or following closely. |
| alleged |
claimed, usually with some amount of evidence, to be as described, although not proven so. |
| circuit |
an act of moving or turning around. |
| colleague |
a person who has the same job or employer as another. |
| conduit |
a channel, ditch, or pipe used to convey water or other liquid. |
| devastate |
to destroy or ruin. |
| distort |
to twist out of shape; change the way a thing looks or acts. |
| harmony |
being in agreement; unity. |
| heartland |
a central land area, especially one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region. |
| innovation |
a new idea, product, or way to do something. |
| notable |
worthy of special attention; remarkable. |
| preservation |
protection from loss or damage; the act of preserving. |
| seminar |
a small class at a university, usually for advanced students, for study and discussion. |
| tragedy |
a disaster; a very sad event. |
| usage |
way or manner of using or treating something. |