irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
assertion; declaration; affirmation
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
Central Intelligence Agency (US); CIA
Mossad (Israeli secret service)
being outstanding; excelling; being foremost
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
clerical script (ancient, highly angular style of kanji)
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
just a handful; only a small number (of)
to bring; to take; to bring about
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
high dimension; higher dimensions
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to well up; to burst; to arise
(it was) not until; (it was) only when
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
event; phenomenon; matter
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
illegal resident (in a country); illegal alien; illegal overstayer (person who has overstayed their visa)
feeling of dread; awful feeling; sense of fear
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
pupil; student; schoolchild
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
route (bus, train, air, etc.); line; line (taken by a group, organization, etc.); policy; course
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
human nature; human heart; public feeling; people's sentiments; consciousness; awareness
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent