spadework Definition

legwork, preparatory, due diligence, elbow grease, excavation, groundwork, diligence, slog, homework, work, endeavor, yeoman, recce, formalities, ascendancy, parleys, politicking, ascendency, opportunism, clearance, assiduity, sighter, shuttle diplomacy, marching orders, fillip, harrying, vetting, bagging, aplomb, mazy, hared, canter, brass tacks, rigmarole, brainwork, interregnum, nous, perspicacity, computerization, kudos, requisite, schmoozing, haymaking, sprucing, purple patch, impetus, manpower, messrs, perusal, afforestation, secretaryship, dredging, earthwork, doggedness, jink, scoresheet, aspirants, nod, stocktaking, stickwork, riposte, fleshing, astuteness, sclaffed, cogitation, beautification, ionians, grunt, counterattack, pisciculture, job, marshalling, pointsman, pussyfooting, garryowen, dithering, naught, task, post mortem, goalmouth, reshuffle, demagoguing, hat trick, formalization, feasibility study, phds, elan, leveler, secretariate, hammering, concreting, discomfiture, chits, bulldozing, preparations, shrewdness, manful, modalities, shadowboxing, hooter,