A discussion or consideration of the arguments for and against something
Debate
To stir to action; argue
Prodded
Occurring in small stages or degrees, or by even, continuous chance
Gradually
To furnish with something attractive, beatiful, or striking; adorn
Decorated
To signal ( a person ), as by nodding or waving
Beckoned
To examine (something) closely
Scanned
To cause to expand with air or gas
Inflated
To slow down or stop the process of; bring to stand still
Stalled
To make uneasy; disturb; agitate
Shaken
To be slow to act, speak, or decide
Hesitated