to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
negative campaign; mudslinging
to cheer; to jeer; to mock
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
carat; unit of weight for jewels and pearls, 200mg; karat (measure of purity of gold); carat
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
agricultural chemical (i.e. pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, etc.); agrochemical; agrichemical
to fall ill; to be taken ill
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
science and technology; scientific technique
progress; advance; improvement; development
jewels and ornaments; jewelry; jewellery
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
stomach ache; abdominal pain
claim (for compensation); customer complaint seeking compensation; (general) complaint; objection
very much; exceedingly; extremely
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to smash; to break into pieces
ignoring; disregarding; taking no notice of; refusing to comment on; turning a deaf ear to
closing (for the day; of a library, museum, cinema, etc.); closing down (of a library, museum, cinema, etc.)
surrender (to the authorities); giving oneself up; turning oneself in
sick person; patient; invalid
lazybones; good-for-nothing; idler; slacker; loafer
to summon; to get used to call
physical condition; state of health
to become broken; to break down; to be crazy; to be nuts; to be infatuated with; to be outdone (by someone)
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
this occasion; at this time; now
neglect (dereliction) of duty; negligence
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture