key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
guest room (at a hotel); guest cabin (on a boat); passenger cabin (on a plane); drawing room
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training
subject; theme; homework; assignment; problem (that needs solving); task
report (of an investigation); investigation (investigative) report
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
(overnight) stay; lodging
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
courtesy; etiquette; formality; (religious) observance; ritual; rite
to avoid being seen; to be clandestine
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
birds of a feather flock together
expression; representation; description; representation (of a group)
close (relationship, connection, etc.); intimate; near; being in close proximity; being adjacent
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
labor; labour; manpower; working force
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
justice; fairness; impartiality
good (person, nature, etc.); good-natured; virtuous; honest
overlooking; turning a blind eye
scratch the surface and you will find dirt; look close enough and you will find the flaws; (lit.) hit something and dust comes out
covered with; stained; smeared
financial muscle; economic clout
abundant; ample; plentiful; lustrous; glossy
taking no notice of; paying no attention to
furiously; passionately; indignantly
greedy; ruthless; cruel; exploitative
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
contempt; scorn; disdain; despising; looking down on; slighting
good-for-nothing; useless; worthless
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad