| argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
| associate |
to connect with something else in one's mind. |
| behalf |
support; aid (used with "in" or "on" and followed by "of"). |
| characteristic |
something that makes a person or thing different from others. |
| discourage |
to cause to lose hope or confidence. |
| ethnic |
of or relating to a group of people who share the same culture, race, or nationality. |
| fathom |
to get to the bottom of or understand completely. |
| faulty |
having imperfections, flaws, or defects. |
| graceless |
inappropriate or socially awkward. |
| inmate |
someone who is restricted to a jail, hospital, or the like. |
| inseparable |
impossible or difficult to divide or to conceive of apart; tending to remain together. |
| pathetic |
causing feelings of pity or sorrow. |
| reinforce |
to add strength to or increase the effect of. |
| rupture |
the act of breaking open or breaking off. |
| status |
a person's position or rank compared with others. |