exceed - outdo, be superior, overstep⏎
haggle - argue, barter, bargain⏎
functional - working, practical, useful, instrumental⏎
leading - best, managing, inspiring⏎
loom - threaten, impend⏎
mandate - official order or instruction charge, trust⏎
hitch - problem, difficulty⏎
know-how - knowledge, experience, means, skill⏎
keen - eager, sharp, competitive, willing⏎