previous president (immediately preceding the incumbent); former president
editorial; leading article; leader
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
annulment; abolition; repeal; rescission
about when; about what time; how soon
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
election; selection; choice
absence; disregard; indifference
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
disposal; abandonment; scrapping; annulment; cancellation; abrogation
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
(moral) backbone; spirit; soul; grit
genuine; authentic; true; real
one-by-one; separately; in detail
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
that; the matter in question
statue; picture; picture revealing character
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview