layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
finishing blow; coup de grâce
omission; slip; error; definition (of photograph); sharpness; clarity (sound)
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
provincial city; provincial town; suburban city; regional towns and cities
hard worker; hardworking person
generic; general purpose; all-purpose
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
in order to do; for the purpose of doing
anything; whatever; whatever one likes
entrepreneur; person who starts a new business
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
to try all possible means
nonchalantly; without a care
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (e.g. light); convergence
commerce; trade; business
to happen to hear; to overhear
cooperation; tie-up; joint business; partnership; alliance; sponsorship
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
innovative; liberal; reformist; progressive
to tower above the rest; to be by far the best; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
to be sharp; to be keen; to be on the ball; to have a mind like a steel trap; to be clever
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
attending (school, college, etc.); being enrolled; being a student