Vocabulary

series; chain; sequence

decision; determination; resolution

independence; autonomy; self-reliance

compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages

decision; determination

one breath

merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition

formation; combination

achievement; performance; results; work; contribution

correction; revision; redressing; rectifying

power; authority; jurisdiction

occurrence; incidence; outbreak; birth (e.g. of civilization)

reaction; response

fight; dispute; feud; conflict; struggle; strife

market price

pressure

progress; development

receiving; acceptance; reception; admission

preference; priority; precedence; right of way

stipulation; prescription; provision; regulation; rule

income and expenditure

employee; worker

qualitative difference; disparity; gap

cram school; private tutoring school; juku

appearance (in a film, play, TV show, etc.); performance

murder; homicide; manslaughter

deposit; bank account

will; resolution; intention; ambition; aim; goal

original method; original procedure; genuine way (of doing something)

source of funds; resources; finances

attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness

order; discipline; regularity; system; method

registration; accession; register; entry; record; subscription

calamity; disaster; misfortune

main cause; primary factor

reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; turning the tables; sudden change; comeback

rebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitation

assistance; support; help; aid

return; restoration

diplomatic relations