beginning (of a century, etc.)
reduction; curtailment; cut; cutback; scaling down; contraction
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy
steering; piloting; flying; management (of people); handling; manipulation
heeding; paying attention; bearing in mind
core; core; hardcore; all-out
steep mountain; craggy mountain
article; discourse; dissertation; editorial; leading article; leader
to come to a mutual understanding; to cancel mutually (contract, etc.)
human speech; human language; sound of people talking
(reciprocal) communication; (coming to a) mutual understanding
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
cloud of dust (sand, etc.); dust storm
palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)
naturally derived; naturally occurring
ingredient; component; composition
(written) explanation; explanatory label (e.g. in a museum); information sign (e.g. at a tourist spot); instructions (e.g. for a product)
polite; respectful; reverent
triangular sink tidy (usu. used to strain waste)
appearance of written words; impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing); superficial meaning; face (of a piece of type)
palm tree (any tree of family Arecaceae)
combination; arrangement; distribution; (arch.) marrying off
perpetrator; wrong-doer; aggressor; assailant; offender; at-fault party (e.g. in an accident)
to make light of; to ignore; to slight
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
excitement; stimulation; agitation; pride; haughtiness; arrogance
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
great hurry; great haste; rush
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
weird; disgusting; sickening
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
to get encouraged; to become heightened in spirits; to recover one's strength
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances