the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
Europe and America; the West
follow-up report; further news
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap
government body; government agency
artificial; unnatural; human-caused (e.g. mistake, error, disaster); man-made
neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries
refugee; displaced person; person inconvenienced by (lack of something); person unable to satisfactorily (marry, shop, etc.)
(special) correspondent (e.g. for a newspaper); representative; delegate
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
cargo cult (Melanesian belief system)
broadcasting station; broadcaster
research establishment; research institute; laboratory
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
informer; informant; betrayer; snitch
to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.)
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
threshold; breaking point
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for