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every year; yearly; annually

3

slow; dim

1

care; precaution; guarding; caution

1

it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)

1

decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment

1

annual function; annual event

1

but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that

2

this year

7

rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk

1

to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. of fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around

1

to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice

1

sorrow; grief; anguish; anxiety; worry; trouble

1

shallow thinking; superficial view; insufficient consideration

1

to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort

2

helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)

10

race; run; dash; sprint

5

unprecedented; never seen before

2

formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy

1

to wait for an opportunity

1

originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful

2

blockhead; dunce; dimwit; dolt; slowcoach; slowpoke

4

potential

1

to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with

1

special training; intensive training; crash course

1

downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently

1

foot race

2

foolish; stupid

1

engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in

1

to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again

1

seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?

2

rest omitted; and so on

1

word; word

1

to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)

1

extensive knowledge; erudition; learned; erudite; well-informed

1

participation (in a tournament, match, race, etc.); entry; appearance (on the stage, television, etc.); exiting (a venue, train station, etc.); exit; being dispatched (of an ambulance, fire engine, etc.)

2

splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight

2

steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable

1

one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt

1

good-value; economical; advantageous (price, deal, etc.); useful; helpful

1

isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on

1

aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support

2

second half; latter half

1

student of a women's college; female university student

1

drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)

1

spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety

1

overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed

4

to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut

1

heavy load; heavy luggage; heavy freight; heavy burden; heavy responsibility; encumbrance

2

carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky

1

swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering

1