Term Definition Abundant existing or available in large quantities; having plenty of something Scarce Not enough (especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand Specialize To concentrate on and become expert in a particular subject or skill Interdependence Impediment Depending or relying on each other a hindrance or obstruction in doing something Picture Reside To live, to have one's permanent home in a particular place Proprietor the owner of a business, or a holder of property Artisan a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand Colonize To send a group of settlers to (a place) and establish political control over it Compact A governing document