licentious
promiscuous and without morals or ethics in regard to sexuality
ratio
the proportional relationship between two different entities
pessimist
one who typically tends to see on the negative aspects of experience
population
the total number of being occupying a finite geographic area
barbarian
used to describe someone who has reverted to a primitive state
proposition
a rhetorical statement of the subject of an argument or of the course of action recommended to deal with that subject
estimation
an approximate calculation
commodity
something of such use that a value can be placed upon for the purpose of trade or barter
desolation
a state of ruin or devastation
conjecture
a conclusion reached about the effect of a consequence without all the necessary data required to make that speculation
distress
a state of extreme misfortune or necessity
rational
possessing sound mind and good judgment
perfectability
an assumed state of perfection which can be attained
impede
to obstruct or hinder further progress
invective
a denunciation with made with anger or violence
amicable
a state of goodwill and friendliness
labor
a collective term for those engaged in productive activity for the purpose of financial gain
productivity
the rate at which goods and services having exchange value are brought forth
metaphysical
philosophical concern for abstract values such as truth or causality
amelioration
a state in which current situations are improved or made better
tedium
a state of boredom that has reached the point of causing annoyance or short temperedness
diffidence
a state characterized by a lack of self-confidence
