positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
denial; negation; negation (logic); NOT operation
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
sour (expression); (lit.) as if having swallowed a bitter bug
it's probably so; it stands to reason
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
sales skills; marketing power; sales strength; sales expertise
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
the same as it was long ago; unchanged; traditional
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to stifle a laugh; to hold back a laugh
by the end of this month; before the month is out; in the course of this month
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
manual labor; manual labour; toil; Labour Party
establishment; founding; organization; organisation
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
toast; congratulatory cup