simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
penetration; permeation; transmission
outrageous lie; outright lie
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
novel; story; (work of) fiction
old age; ageing; aging; old person; the elderly; the aged
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
abdomen; abdominal region; belly; middle part
to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade
to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
opportunity to show off; showplace
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
to antagonize; to provoke antipathy
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
drafting (a plan, contract, etc.); drawing up
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
insurance; guarantee; warranty
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
inveiglement; cajolement; wheedling; enticement
to discuss; to talk together
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution