| argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
| compression |
the act or process of pressing down on or together, causing flattening or condensing. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| detain |
to keep from going on; stop or delay. |
| germinate |
to start or cause to start growth; sprout. |
| haven |
the place where a ship anchors; harbor or port. |
| hence |
from this moment; from now. |
| long-term |
covering an extended period of time. |
| lunar |
of or having to do with the moon. |
| marvel |
a thing, person, or event that causes wonder or amazement. |
| petition |
a formal, written request by many people that is made to a person in authority. |
| precise |
clearly said or communicated. |
| repeal |
to do away with or cancel officially. |
| self-deprecation |
the act of belittling or disparaging oneself. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |