| alteration |
the state or process of altering. |
| camouflage |
a way of hiding something by covering or coloring it so that it looks like its surroundings. The military uses camouflage to hide people, buildings, or vehicles from the enemy. |
| fortress |
a large, fortified building or area, often around a town or settlement. |
| investment |
that which is invested. |
| livelihood |
means of earning or getting what is needed to live. |
| mandate |
to require by law or because of a vote of the people. |
| manuscript |
a piece of writing prepared by the author before it becomes a printed article or book. |
| mechanism |
the working or moving part or process that causes a result. |
| nocturnal |
happening in the night. |
| penetrate |
to pierce or go into or through. |
| significance |
great value; importance. |
| solely |
only; for no other reason; completely. |
| solidify |
to make firm or hard. |
| theoretical |
relating to or consisting of an explanation based on abstract reasoning and speculation rather than facts and evidence; hypothetical. |
| trend |
a general course, direction, or tendency. |