En·dem·ic /enˈdemɪk, ɪn-/ adjective

stri·dent /ˈstraɪdənt/ adjective
1forceful and determined, especially in a way that is offensive or annoying:
long-ˈrange  adjective [only before noun]
1able to hit something that is a long way away OPP short-range:
long-range nuclear missiles
He scored with a long-range shot.
2relating to a time that continues far into the future OPP short-range
long-range planning/plan/forecast etc
a long-range weather forecast
the long-range goal of the project
Tongue-lashing- an occasion when you speak angrily to someone because they have done somethong wrong
de·ci·sive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adjective
1an action, event etc that is decisive has a big effect on the way that something develops
decisive factor/effect/influence etc
Women can play a decisive role in the debate over cloning.
decisive action/steps
We will take decisive steps towards political union with Europe.
2someone who is decisive is good at making decisions quickly and with confidence OPP indecisive:
a decisive leader
a talent for quick decisive action
Tongue-tied – unable to speak because embarrassement.
bar·rage¹ /ˈbærɑːʒ $ bəˈrɑːʒ/ noun
1[countable usually singular] the continuous firing of guns, dropping of bombs etc, especially to protect soldiers as they move towards an enemy
barrage of
a barrage of anti-aircraft fire
2[singular] a lot of criticism, questions, complaints etc that are said at the same time, or very quickly one after another