| argumentative |
given to quarrels, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without a cause; contentious. |
| depletion |
drastic lessening; exhaustion. |
| depress |
to cause to be unhappy or in low spirits. |
| endow |
to give money or property to. |
| expel |
to force out or drive out. |
| extensive |
reaching or extending very far. |
| fundamental |
basic; central; serving as a foundation. |
| innovator |
one who proposes or implements new methods, ideas, products, and the like. |
| mute |
not able or willing to speak; silent. |
| noticeable |
easily noticed. |
| occasionally |
at times; now and then; not frequently. |
| reflective |
characterized by or tending to meditation, especially in contrast to abrupt action; thoughtful. |
| retail |
having to do with the selling of goods directly to those who will use them. |
| shortage |
an amount that is less than is needed; lack. |
| somewhat |
in some measure, degree, or proportion; rather. |