trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)
rare; uncommon; unusual; rare; lightly cooked
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
compensation; reparation; price (of achieving a goal); cost; paying compensation on someone's behalf; compensation
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
in succession; one by one
(even) if only a little; to some extent; in the slightest way
to fix; to settle; to standardize; constant; definite; uniform
rising; ascending; climbing
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
cost performance; cost effectiveness; price-performance ratio; value for money; bang for one's buck
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to be promoted
experiment; experimentation
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
jet; spray; emission; rocket propulsion; jet propulsion
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
price; cost; value; worth; value
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
to snap; to break (under pressure)
for the first time in one's life
crushing; squashing; crumpling; squishing; with a smash; with a crunch
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
to gain a victory; to win
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing
good policy; wise policy; best plan
front (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.); reception (e.g. in a hotel); front desk; front office; team management
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
low (level, value, price, etc.)