Tensions & Perspective

Flashpoint

a place, event, or time at which trouble, such as violence or anger, flares up

Prolific

present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful

Conversely

contrasting or opposing a previous statement or presenting a differing interpretation

Perpetual

occurring repeatedly or continually; continuing forever or happening all the time

Ambiguous

unclear or uncertain; open to more than one interpretation

Catalyst

something [person or thing] that causes an activity, event, or change

Ubiquitous

present, appearing, or found everywhere

Arbitrary

something is chose [or done] at random instead of following reason

Copious

abundant in supply or quantity (there's a lot of it)

Cumbersome

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; OR slow/complicated and therefore inefficient

Paramount

more important than anything else; supreme

Dismantle

take (a machine or structure) to pieces

Unprecedented

never done or known before

Speculate

form a theory or opinion about a subject without firm evidence

Validate

check or prove the accuracy or something

Scrutinize

examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

Obsolete

no longer produced or used; out of date

Retrospect

a survey or review of a past or course of events or period or time

Status quo

the existing state of affairs; regarding social or political issues

Concur

happen or occur at the same time; coincide OR be of the same opinion; agree