opposite; reverse; contrary; front and back; parallel to; back to back
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
admission; (self-)acknowledgment; (self-)acknowledgement; self-identification
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
cancellation; withdrawal; abolition; revocation; cancel; CAN
elbowroom; leeway; room; reserve; margin; allowance
to dig out; to gouge out; to scoop; to ladle; to jerk (one's chin)
wide-awake to one's interests
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
power; authority; influence
willow (any tree of genus Salix); weeping willow (Salix babylonica)
belief; faith; conviction
to spread its roots (of a tree, etc.); to take root (of an ideology, etc.); to put down roots; to settle down (in a place)
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
quotation; citation; reference
(understanding or appreciation of) culture; (one's) education; cultivation; sophistication; refinement
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
paying no heed to; not caring about; taking no notice of
highest (e.g. floor); top; best; finest; supreme
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
tragic but brave; heroic; grim
brief review; brief comment
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to hit and break open; to crush; to smash
accepting; consenting; agreeing; submission; compliance; agreement
caustic words; defiant words
business discussion; negotiation
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
composition (of painting); structural outline; compositional arrangement
chief; main; principal; major
noninclusion in a team; not being chosen to play
to tell; to announce; to declare; to pass (a sentence); to order
blitzkrieg; blitz; lightning war
speaking about (one's thoughts, memories, etc.); relating (one's feelings, reminiscences, etc.); recollection; reminiscence
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment