densely covered in thick hair; hairy; fuzzy
to make something bright; to shine; to polish
to get into an argument; to come to discuss; to be controversial (usu. as an adjectival phrase); to be contentious
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
hating to lose; always wanting to win; unyielding; competitive
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
sometimes; occasionally; somehow (or other); in some way; being apt to; being liable to
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
shape; form; appearance; style; state; situation
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
exhilarating; thrilling; intensely pleasurable
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
and yet; though; when; in spite of
high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
absurd; unreasonable; rash; reckless; excessive; immoderate
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); acting as spokesman (for); representing (the views, feelings, etc. of)
popular person; favorite; favourite
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
several people; a few people
as usual; as is one's habit
puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
natural; inborn; innate; inherent; characteristic
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
absolutely; positively; decidedly
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
refutation; rebuttal; retort
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)