| argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
| devotion |
strong affection or loyalty. |
| eon |
a very long period of time. |
| haphazard |
having no order; without aim or purpose. |
| hostile |
feeling or showing dislike; unfriendly. |
| input |
information that is put into a computer. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| paranoid |
having or exhibiting an unrealistic suspicion and mistrust of others. |
| periodic |
happening or appearing at regular times. |
| placebo |
an inert substance given to a patient as if it were a drug in order to placate or to serve as a control in an experiment. |
| poverty |
the condition of being poor; a lack of money. |
| preside |
to act as the one in charge. |
| profitable |
of a business, bringing in more money than is spent; financially successful. |
| restriction |
something that limits or restricts. |
| sovereignty |
supreme power or authority, especially over a state or other political body. |