Vocabulary

model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon

starting from scratch; making a fresh start; redoing

expenses; disbursements

maturity; ripeness

stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill

height of prosperity

waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to

fall; tumble; spill; plunge; dive

transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay

being produced in a particular region; local specialty

urine

burning; combustion

grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip

rejection; negation; voting down

depiction; description; portrayal

economic slump; hard times; depression; recession

alma mater

peak; summit; ridge; top

emission; release; radiation; discharge; gush

pastor; minister; clergyman; reverend

density

exemption; exoneration; discharge

passport

calendar; almanac

planet

to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to crush; to defeat completely

English letter; alphabetic character

pollen

fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas

dissection; autopsy; postmortem examination

maritime transport; shipping

outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks

duty; sense of duty; honor; honour; decency; courtesy

bow (weapon)

help; rescue; aid; relief

permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon

wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy

stalk; stem

police inspector

point of view; viewpoint; standpoint