standardization; standardisation
antinomy; self-contradiction; either-or situation; choice between mutually exclusive alternatives
whole; all; general; gross; entire; overall
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
support; backing; patronage
to question again; to repeat a question (esp. a problematic point, or to verify understanding); to repeat a query
human rights; civil liberties
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
(poor) treatment; (bad) behavior; behaviour; action; act
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
appropriate (e.g. authorities); concerned; relevant; said; aforementioned; competent
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
conformity; compatibility; adaptability; congruity; congruence
irradiation; radiation; beaming; exposure (to light); illumination
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
how long; how much; to what extent
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
factory; plant; mill; workshop
labor-relations board; labour-relations board
frequent appearance; frequent occurrence
cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do
stroke of the brush; touch; literary style
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to surge; to well up; to gush out
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
fight; battle; combat; struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute
establishment; settlement