gap - space, difference, requirement⏎
escalate - increase, grow, make more serious⏎
hallmark - sign, feature, indication, standard (of quality of something)⏎
judge - decide, arbitrate, form an opinion, adjudicate⏎
functional - working, practical, useful, instrumental⏎
format - arrangement, plan, design⏎
drop - weaken, lower, decrease, reduce, fall discontinue⏎
economical - good value, cheap, low-budget, affordable⏎
grievance - complaint, discontent⏎
hitch - problem, difficulty⏎