betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
patent; special permission; licence (license); proprietary
price; cost; charge; consideration (in a contract)
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
freedom; free; open; unrestricted
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
state secrets; secrets of the state
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
fee; charge; rate; material
labor; labour; manpower; working force
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
discharge; outward flow; efflux; leak of (private) information or pictures
tools and materials; equipment and materials
finished product; finished goods; completed article
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
parts; accessories; components
transport; transportation
kitchen; financial situation
toilet; lavatory; water closet; restroom; bathroom
part of a building where water is circulated (kitchen, bathroom, etc.); wet area
fixtures; furnishings; equipment
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm