far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
special training; intensive training; crash course
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
degree of perfection; level of completion; degree of completion
the same; the said; likewise
to become possible; to become able to (do)
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
roughly; approximately; round about; cursorily; briefly; quickly
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; intention; mind; mood
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
(meeting with) disaster; (having an) accident; mishap; shipwreck; distress
environment; surroundings; circumstances
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
very much; exceedingly; extremely
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
opening; gap; dried and opened fish; extension
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
great difference; major mistake
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
close; intimate; on good terms
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
one class (of students); one group (of people); one set (of items); one pair
stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny
counter for (small) things or pieces; counter for military units; (an) individual; one person; counter for years (of age difference); counter for school-years
(feeling of) identification; sense of unity
to get cloudy; to cloud over; to cloud up; to fog up; to be gloomy; to be clouded (expression)
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
assertion; declaration; affirmation