optimization; optimisation
end; tip; extremities; rank and file; part of an organisation furthest from the centre
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
dead branch (or twig, etc.); withered branch
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
news reporter; journalist
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
solely; entirely; only; sharing; together
least developed country; poorest country
poor country; third world country; impoverished nation
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
main cause; primary factor
degree of dependence; dependency rate; reliance
gross domestic product; GDP
fixed interval; fixed period
raw materials; ingredients
generally; in general; widely; commonly; universally
developed country; advanced country
refugee; displaced person; person inconvenienced by (lack of something, etc.); person unable to satisfactorily (marry, shop, etc.); person who is stuck (in a place or situation)
neighboring countries; surrounding countries
military clique; military party
topography; geographical features
index; indices; indicator
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
supply center; supply centre
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
wriggling; squirming; writhing; maneuvering (behind the scenes; of insignificant people); manoeuvring; planning mischief
disturbance; upheaval; unrest; war; riot
return journey; one's way home; one's way back
exhibition hall (room, area)
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
departure; leaving; setting off
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to cut (someone) down; to slay
contents of a document (esp. of a letter)
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding