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haggling

arguing or bargaining over the price of something

pokey

small, uncomfortable, or slow

flare-up

a sudden outburst or worsening of something

put off

to delay or postpone something

subsidiaries

companies controlled by a parent company

halve

to divide into two equal parts

curb

to restrain or control something

state-of-the-art

the most modern and advanced level of development

ensnared

caught or trapped, often by trickery

hearten

to make someone feel more cheerful or confident

to stop short of

to not go as far as doing something

allay

to reduce fear, worry, or suspicion

pow-wow

an informal meeting or discussion

conclude

to bring to an end or reach a decision

conclave

a private or secret meeting

upend

to turn something upside down or completely change it

equal basis

treating everyone the same without discrimination

entail

to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part

water down

to make something weaker or less effective

straighten out

to solve a problem or fix a situation

make for

to help bring about a particular result

locus

a particular position, point, or place

operatives

workers or agents involved in a particular activity

account for

to explain the reason for something

hanker

to long for or desire something strongly

primary

most important or main

trounce

to defeat thoroughly or overwhelmingly

strident

loud and harsh in tone

subset

a smaller group within a larger set

spur

to encourage or motivate someone to act

unilateral

done by one side or party without the agreement of others