lack of harmony; lack of balance; lack of coordination; ataxia
bad job; poor workmanship; bungle
change (of personnel); reshuffle (e.g. of a cabinet); shake-up; dismissal (e.g. of a minister); replacement
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
demotion; relegation; reduction in rank; degradation; downward move
accepting bribes; corruption; graft
construction; architecture (of buildings)
enterprise; business; company; corporation
smuggling; contraband trade
government official; clerk
small change; coins; small sum of money
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
side job; sideline; subsidiary business
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to backfire; to have a harmful result
I am sorry (to hear, to say, etc.); a pity
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
dignitaries; very important persons; VIPs
exerting care; attention; consideration; thoughtfulness
inspection; audit; judgement; judgment
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
cannot help (doing, etc.); cannot resist; must not ...; should not ...; must ...; have to ...
in low spirits; dejected; sad
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
refined; graceful; modest; cultivated; elegant; reserved
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
to come back; to bloom a second time
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
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