corruption (of order, public morals, etc.); subversion; degradation; collapse (of an organization, system, etc.); falling apart
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
hour of death; one's last moments; end of one's life
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; indeed; really
house built on sand; house of cards
to be certain of; to have faith in; to believe completely; to trust (someone completely)
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
group; flock; crowd; wide expanse (of flowers)
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
to be able to do; to be capable of doing
perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
rehabilitation; reinstatement; restoration of rights
strength; solidity; firmness; armour; armor
foolish question; stupid question; one's question
tragic scene (moving one to tears); heartrending scene; pathetic scene
strategy meeting; council of war
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
functioning of society; functions of society
another time; some other time
laboratory animal; experimental animal
mole; lentigo; beauty mark; beauty spot
one's old bones; aged body
to make a lasting impression
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
non-disabled; having no physical or mental disability; able-bodied
to have sex; to have a physical relationship
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
waterproofing; waterproof finish
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady