Vocabulary

earthquake

district court

District Public Prosecutor's Office

confrontation; opposition; antagonism

dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication

feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pretending not to recognize (someone); ignoring

attitude; manner; behaviour; demeanour; bearing

electricity

currency

men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders

tradition; convention

arrest; apprehension; capture

conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover

stoppage; coming to a stop; halt; standstill

armistice; ceasefire

development; evolution; progression; unfolding; (plot) twist

large country; major nation; great power

fixed number; quorum (for an assembly)

ambassador

proposal; proposition; suggestion

evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat

colour; color; hue; tint; tinge; shade

room; chamber

being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.); person in charge; the person in charge

name

use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation

focus; focal point

group; mass

meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally

consumption tax (incl. sales tax, VAT, excise duty, etc.)

consumer (of a product, service, etc.); customer; (end) user; buyer

consumption; expenditure; spending

recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement

amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching

assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation

mayor

religion; religious affiliation; belief; faith; creed

boy

whole year; entire year

income; earnings; revenue; proceeds; takings; receipts