tendency; trend; inclination
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
animal passions; carnal desire; lust
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
man; male; masculine gender
interests and preferences
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
passions; sexual desire; lust
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
teacher's cane; teacher's pointer
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
to be silent; to say nothing
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
disaster; accident; shipwreck; distress
scientific basis; scientific foundation; scientific grounds
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
person with supernatural power; person capable of extrasensory perception
cool; stylish; awesome; sick; sweet; dope
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
transactions; dealings; business
site; point on a map; spot