ADMISSION

1. Her silence was taken as an admission of guilt/defeat.

2. They tried to get into the club but were refused admission.

FOREFRONT

His team is at the forefront of scientific research into vaccines.

RECOGNITION

He was presented with a gold watch in recognition of his years as club secretary.

KEEPSAKE

Her aunt gave her a little wooden elephant as a keepsake.

RESOLUTION

1. The United Nations passed (= voted to support) a resolution to increase aid to developing nations.

2. I made a resolution to give up chocolate.

WITHDRAWAL

1. a campaign for Britain’s withdrawal from the EU

2. the withdrawal of the UN troops from the region

ABYSS
/əˈbɪs/

There are more than 200 caves and underground abysses.

LIVELIHOOD
/ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd/

Many ship workers could lose their livelihoods because of falling orders for new ships.

OUTBREAK

an outbreak of cholera/food poisoning/rioting/war

BARGAIN
/ˈbɑː.ɡɪn/

"I'll clean the kitchen if you clean the car." "OK, it's a bargain."

CONCESSION

Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks.

He stated firmly that no concessions will be made to the terrorists.

LANDMARK

The invention of the silicon chip was a landmark in the history of the computer.

DROVES (pl)

Fans came in droves to see her concert.

HAIR
/eər/

The guest of honour was the Romanov heir to the throne of all Russia.
Despite having a large family, they still had no son and heir.

GOINGS - ON

There've been a lot of strange/odd goings-on in that house recently.

SWAMP
/swɒmp/

Alligators live in these swamps.

AFFLICTION

Malnutrition is one of the common afflictions of the poor.

the afflictions of old age

Traditionally, we have regarded obesity as an affliction of middle life.

SEVERITY
/sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Even the doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries.

I don't think you quite understand the severity of our financial problems.

SUCCESSOR

They haven’t yet named a successor to the outgoing CEO.

RALLY
/ˈræl.i/

5,000 people held an anti-nuclear rally.

The rally was organized by local trade union officials.