to prevent (something) from occurring; to forestall; to avert; to nip in the bud
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
additional fee; extra charge
pompom; pompon; pom-pom; pom-pon
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to protrude
the ocean; the great deep
wood; lumber; (raw) material; stuff; talent; ability
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
persecution complex; delusion of persecution; paranoia
to write incorrectly; to miswrite; to spoil (e.g. a letter) due to writing mistakes; to ruin; to make a mess of
secret language; code word; argot
dirt under one's fingernails; shred (of decency, etc.); scrap; bit
to boil; to decoct; to infuse
to be cheap; to be inexpensive
(starting) from nothing; from scratch
in a bad temper; cranky; crabby
command; commander; commandant
rotation (of a post, role, etc.); taking turns
coastline; shoreline; coastal railway
streamlined shape; aerodynamic shape
crew (of a ship, airplane, etc.); crew member
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
hard to handle; difficult to handle; awkward to handle; hard to deal with; unwieldy
bridge (e.g. on a warship)
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
it's no joke; gimme a break!
one's superior; senior; elder
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
republicanism; cooperation; working together
National Security Board (1952-1954)
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best