large, medium and small (businesses, rooms, etc.)
to give up on; to turn one's back on; to abandon; to forsake; to desert; to leave
to pass on (a message, thoughts, etc.); to convey; to inform (of a visitor, phone call, etc.); to announce (a visitor); to act as an agent (between a manufacturer, wholesaler, etc. and retailers); to act as an intermediary
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
act (usu. undesirable); action; deed; conduct
sound of the expulsion of soft matter mixed with water; diarrhea, etc. sounds; watery
donor; contributor; provider
diversion (e.g. of funds); appropriation; misappropriation; making use of (for another purpose); reuse; repurpose
soft sound; dampening (of sound)
large (amount of money); huge; hefty; expensive
testimony; (verbal) evidence
record of proceedings; minutes
uncool; lame; unfashionable; unstylish; tacky; tasteless
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
reconstruction; rebuilding
arrogant look (or attitude); conceited expression; smug face; brazen demeanor (despite being in the wrong); shameless attitude; unabashed manner
pail (for water); bucket; cistern; water tank
to assemble (in a hall); to meet together (in a room)
all over; filled in; complete; total; clichéd; hackneyed; plaintext
should do; ought to do; must do
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
quarrel; feud; wrangling; snarling (at each other)
(one) scene (in a movie, etc.)
new building; new construction
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
(switched) off; off-season; offset; off-road; offline; offline get-together; offside
chair; chairman; chairperson; speaker (of an assembly); president (of a council, senate, etc.)
senior; elder; person older than oneself
yes and no; for and against
approval; adoption (of a motion, bill, etc.); passage
rejection; negation; voting down
mopping-up operation; search-and-destroy operation
winning a battle; victory; victorious battle
extremely talented; very gifted