Vocabulary

expenses; disbursements

to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to look back

to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to bridle

maturity; ripeness

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

height of prosperity

quick; swift; nimble; agile

to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct

waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to

fall; tumble; spill; plunge; dive

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

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

English letter; alphabetic character

pollen

fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas

I; me

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

wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent

alternate; alternating

meeting again; reunion

work; workmanship; craftsmanship; handiwork

cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman

finish; end; completion; result

private ownership

time difference

staple food

engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in

beast; brute; animal

fate; destiny; predestination

success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence