charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
special election; by-election; bye-election
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
expiration of term of office
temporary absence from school
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
occupation; taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
what kind of; what sort of; what
sound judgment; sane decision; act performed with a clear mind
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
around the world; throughout the world
youth; adolescence; springtime of life
delusion; wild idea; (wild) fancy; (ridiculous) fantasy
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
template; run of the mill; formulaic
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
learning; scholarship; study; study of ...; -ology; -ics
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance