kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
the last moment; the very end
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
seeing one off; farewell; escort
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
tuck (e.g. in a dress); rise (e.g. in price)
to hit; to strike; to throw; to toss; to mix; to wear (sword, etc.)
salaried; with pay; vacation; (paid) holiday
to have (the) courage (to); to be courageous
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
duty; obligation; responsibility
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
aeroplane; airplane; aircraft
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
when you get to the destination
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
somersault; returning from a destination right after arriving there; non-stop round trip; abrupt change of direction
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky