Variations on adjectives, the words that describe things, may well reflect the competitiveness in the world. Or maybe they just add nuance. I haven't decided yet. Some examples of adjectives are free, ...

Two recent related questions prompted this post: one on whether "funner" is a word, and one on "stupider" vs. "more stupid." (Thanks, @kellidubya and @joshwood)Apples are crunchier than oranges. These ...