defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to become damaged; to break; to worsen; to spoil (one's mood); to decrease; to diminish (profits, gains)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
a little less than; a little under; weakness; the weak; -lower (seismic intensity)
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
(time of) emergency; (in) event of emergency; (in) case of emergency
logistical support; combat service support
injured person; wounded person
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde; forward (player)
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
to repeat; to do over again
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
mental condition; state of mind; mentality
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
war; fighting; fierce competition
participation; joining; entry
very small; tiny; insignificant
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
in the end; at the end of the day
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state