to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
in a bad temper; cranky; crabby
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
self-centeredness; selfishness; egotism; egocentricity
in name only; titular; nominal
essence; true nature; substance; reality
mean; malicious; scheming; wicked; black-hearted
mercantile mind-set; mercenary spirit; being intent on making a profit
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
slight superiority (in knowledge, experience, ability, etc.); being slightly older
shortage of capital; lack of funds; cash flow problem
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
morbid; unhealthful; insalubrious
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
echo; reverberation; response; reaction; repercussions
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
(another's) daughter; young lady
control; management (e.g. of a business)
to entrust; to leave to a person
railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
forgetful; oblivious of; negligent
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to fully understand and agree; to be convinced; to be fully satisfied (with an explanation)
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
ability; capability; skill
near the mark; pretty close; not a bad guess
intimidating enough to quieten a crying child
breakdown of negotiations
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
for today; for the time being
to break up (e.g. a meeting); to call it a night
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away