drastic treatment; rough-and-ready treatment; drastic remedy; drastic measures; drastic steps
nomination (of a person to a position); selection; election; assignment; appointment
swallowing without chewing; swallowing (e.g. a story); accepting without questioning
someone who is suddenly quiet and meek; (lit.) borrowed cat
reserve; reticence; unfriendliness; estrangement
suspension bridge; viaduct; temporary bridge; mediation; go-between
shrill whistling sound; reddening or brightening slightly; rush of blood to the head
to take a veneer off something
right to choose; a say; option
unknown; unidentified; unspecified
struggle (for); scramble; contest
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
first night; first watch of the night; bridal night
ingenuity; resourcefulness
gaudy; showy; garish; crooked; vicious; wicked
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
bridal costume; wedding dress
different culture; foreign culture
to be given up; to be discontinued
workforce reduction; personnel cut
neglect (dereliction) of duty; negligence
consolation money; solatium; reparation; damages; settlement
heart attack; to have a heart attack
to think of as the main point; to make the main purpose; to put the focus on
make-up; making food (in a delivery-only restaurant); cooking
common people; ordinary people; masses
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook
great nuisance; extremely annoying; quite embarrassing
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish