to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
downward adjustment; downward revision
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
cancellation; withdrawal; abolition; revocation; cancel; CAN
emigration and immigration
confirmation of someone's safety; ascertainment of someone's safety
thereupon; shortly thereafter
appropriation; misappropriation; making one's own
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to be knotty (of a tree, etc.); to be gnarled; to be rough and bony (hands, fingers, etc.); to be gnarled; to be knobby
(set of) facial features; looks
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
though one didn't intend (expect) to
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
joining (a group, team, etc.); enrollment; enrolment
ceremonial; ritual; ritualistic; formal
established fact; fait accompli
eloquence or flattery designed to deceive
subordination; dependency
domination of the world; world hegemony; world domination
underground organization; underground organisation
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
centre of attention; center of attention
savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
coloured glasses; tinted glasses; sunglasses; biased view; preconceived view
self-centeredness; selfishness; egotism; egocentricity
front kick (esp. martial arts)
after a long time; for the first time in a while
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
indiscriminately; without consideration; irrespective of the occasion; paying no attention to the feelings or expectations of those nearby
defense; defence; protecting; preventing
fair attack; fair tactics; straightforward approach; standard procedure; established method
labor; labour; toil; trouble; pains; work