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rolling over; turning over; turning around (the other way); reversal (of direction, course, etc.); producing a positive from a negative (photography); producing a negative from a positive

2

synchronicity

2

meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect

2

to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around

2

mockery by means of excessive praise; damning with lavish praise; backhanded compliment

5

garments; attire

16

cabaret

2

ironclad rule; inviolable rule; invariable principle; iron law

2

frontal attack

4

straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball

5

high; noble; refined; advanced

2

difficult to understand; unintelligible; abstruse

6

great majority

2

to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out

2

small face (of a woman; generally considered attractive)

3

well-balanced

2

how (can); by what means

4

bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)

3

mannequin

2

Okayama (city, prefecture)

3

peach (Prunus persica)

4

garden shrubs; trees; potted plant

2

watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

6

to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)

8

distortion; stretch; strained interpretation; technicality; casuistry; sophistry

2

rationalization; justification

2

to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet

3

planner

2

to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice

5

formation

2

mis-match

4

Imperial General Headquarters (Japan)

2

military police

2

unthinking; thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate

2

one cause; one reason; one factor

3

flattery; compliment

12

mail; postal matter; postal item

4

aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad

3

mailbox; letter box; letterbox; mail slot

2

overlooking; turning a blind eye

3

full-length mirror

3

of no interest; not interested

2

word; word; Word; Microsoft Word

3

to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away

6

bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant

2

to jar; to creak; to grate

9

to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)

3

to be mistaken for; to be confused with

2

so far as

2

delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome

7