Vocabulary

leaf (of a tree); tree leaves; foliage

conclusion; summing up (of a thesis or presentation)

specified CFCs; controlled CFCs

CFC substitute; alternative CFCs; alternative chlorofluorocarbon

my thoughts; my opinions; my feelings

hydrochlorofluorocarbon; HCFC

hydrofluorocarbon; HFC

chlorofluorocarbon; CFC

frontier molecular orbital theory

Reaganomics; economic policies of Ronald Reagan (i.e. reduction of taxes, spending, and market regulation)

Chicago School (of economics)

Einsteinian universe

inflationary universe

expanding universe

pouring one's own drinks; drinking alone

mother

reciprocating engine

fuel injection

direct fuel injection

direct fuel-injection engine

pizzeria; pizza parlor (parlour); pizza place

direct-injection diesel engine

krait (esp. the Taiwanese banded krait, Bungarus multicinctus)

krait

minivan; people carrier

tall wagon

banded krait (Bungarus fasciatus)

sea serpent

martial art based on the use of the iron fan

meaning; connotation; denotation

rock wool

rock face

early sowing

chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica)

ringed seal (Pusa hispida)

tools; implements

academic study; academic research

turning point; tipping point; commutation point

maintenance company; management company

supervisory authority; regulatory authority; right of management; custodial right