get rid of lines
banish wrinkles
repair work
engineering works
keep up the tradition
uphold the tradition
completely refuse
refused point-blank
make polite conversation
exchange pleasantries
feeling hungry
feeling peckish
crowded trains
packed trains
a tradition which has existed for a long time
long-standing tradition
causing someone to believe something that is not true
misleading
interesting because it is shocking or personal
juicy(e.g.juicy gossip)
having no equal; better than any other of the same type
unrivalled
a ticket which is valid for a certain period of time
season ticket
having or producing happy and enjoyable feelings suitable for a festival or other special occasion
festive
seriously ill
critically ill
give too much importance or seriousness to a point of view
overstate the case
able to continue for a very long time
long-lasting
expect a quick increase
face a hike
time around Christmas and New Year
festive season
test the response
gauge the reaction
ask a lot of questions
bombard with questions
perfect or without mistakes
flawless
reduce traffic jams
ease traffic congestion
this word describes an arrangement, plan or appointment where the date is flexible
movable
someone who opposes something loudly and publicly
vociferous opponent
begin a discussion of a difficult topic
broach the subject