book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
publication (of a newspaper, magazine, book, etc.); issue; issue (of banknotes, bonds, passport, etc.); raising (an event)
chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
government office; public office
one person; ordinary; common
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness
to tan (leather, hide, etc.); to dress
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
intelligence; intellect; brains
not just once; more than once; many times; again and again
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to see; to look; to watch
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
organization; organisation; structure; construction; system (e.g. railroad, transport, party, etc.); tissue; texture (of a rock)
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
attendance; presence; appearance
participation; joining; entry
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments
foolishness; stupidity; silliness
reform; reformation; reorganization
serviceman; servicewoman; soldier; member of the armed forces; military personnel
people (of a country); nation; citizen; Democratic Party for the People
local (governmental) autonomy