advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
disadvantage; drawback; demerit; bad point; minus
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
home area; home town; local
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
monopoly; monopolization; exclusive sales rights
decrease; reduction; decline
ground leveling; ground levelling; groundwork; laying foundations
to start work (on); to undertake; to start committing a crime; embarkation; launch
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
popular; general (public)
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
fixed cost; fixed expense
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
rule; reign; peaceful times
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to pierce; to penetrate; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to feel keenly; to make a deep impression
to drink up; to drain (cup)
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
business discussion; negotiation
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
finish; end; completion; result
waist; waistline; waist measurement
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
floral decoration; floral ornament
increasing; uploading; posting (e.g. content); close-up; finishing shooting (of a film, etc.); upswept hairstyle; being up (i.e. leading in sports)
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
full dress; formal dress; uniform
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full