simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
charming; fascinating; attractive
of no interest; not interested
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
(political) power; authority; influence
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to comfort; to console; to amuse
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to face; to go towards; to head towards
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
authorized architect and builder; licensed architect; registered architect
forcibly; against one's will
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to win through (e.g. to finals); to advance
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
arrest; apprehension; capture
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
person concerned; interested party; related party
to have a talk; to tell a story
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing