collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
irritating; impatient; annoying; frustrating; vexing
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life
explosive increase (in number of pests); (severe) outbreak or upsurge of pests
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
this and that; one thing or another
plain; field; being outside the government; non-governmental sphere; private sector
rampancy; prevalence; domination
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
outflow; effluence; efflux; outflow (of people, capital, etc.); drain (of gold, talent, etc. from a country); leak (e.g. of personal information)
pieces; scraps; disconnected
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
how things should be; the way something ought to be; ideal state; ideal form
charity; benevolence; philanthropy
maintenance; preservation; improvement
form; shape; figure; morph
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
by sheer strength; by brute force
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
consumption; expenditure; spending
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
subordination; servitude; servility; subordinate; underling