| assemble |
to gather into a group. |
| beforehand |
ahead of time; at an earlier time. |
| circuit |
an act of moving or turning around. |
| considerable |
large in size or amount. |
| contradict |
to say the opposite of; deny the truth of. |
| debate |
to discuss the different sides of a subject or issue. |
| deluge |
a flood caused by a great amount of water. |
| devotion |
strong affection or loyalty. |
| elude |
to get away from or avoid by speed or skill. |
| heartland |
a central land area, especially one considered to be economically, politically, or militarily vital to a nation or region. |
| inaugurate |
to start or cause to start formally. |
| irk |
to annoy, irritate, or exasperate. |
| premiere |
a first public performance or showing, as of a film or stage production. |
| scrounge |
to seek out and gather, especially by salvaging scraps (often followed by "up" or "together"). |
| technician |
a person whose work requires special skills. |