noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
correction; revision; redressing; rectifying
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
unthinking; thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate
speech and conduct; words and deeds
tedious talk; repetition; complaint; tongue-twister
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
derailment; digression; deviation
speaking about (one's thoughts, memories, etc.); relating (one's feelings, reminiscences, etc.); recollection; reminiscence
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
secular life; workaday world
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
government office; agency; board
collection (of fees, taxes, etc.); levy
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
proxy; agent; substitute; deputy; alternate; representative
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
cardinal (Catholic church)
to pattern after; to liken to; to imitate
advanced level; high grade; senior
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
one's family register; one's domicile; nationality; membership (club, party, etc.)
stagnation; hindrance; delay
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
dweller; inhabitant; resident; user (of a website)
self and others; this and that; both sides; oneself and one's opponent; he and I
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone