to fabricate; to invent; to make up (a story); to cobble up; to put together in a hurry
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
Pacific needlefish (Strongylura anastomella)
irritability; feeling of impatience; sense of uneasiness
decision; settlement; definition
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
administration; governance; the authorities; authority
three parts; three copies
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
infringement (of a law, treaty, etc.); contravention; conflict (with a theory, claim, etc.); inconsistency; (arch.) collision; (arch.) contact
turning things around with a home run; turning the tables with a single successful attack (move)
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
support; backing; aid; assistance
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
prepaid (phone, card, etc.)
you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs; you can't solve a problem without making some sacrifice
personal; individual; private
likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
large number (of); many; majority
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
to omit; to leave out; to exclude; to curtail; to save; to cut down
congeniality; satisfaction; gratification
largest ever; biggest; record
class (e.g. school); grade; rank; kyū; kyu; junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
choices; alternatives; options
maid; helper; help; assistance