while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
simply; merely; only; solely
new student; freshman; first-year student
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point
human relations; personal relationships
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
to be embarrassed; to lose face
depression; low spirits; luxuriant (of vegetation)
surroundings; environs; circumference
to have a tendency to; to be liable to; to have a touch of; to have a smack of
state of mind; mentality; psychology
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
without cause; without reason
hack; untrained; incompetent; useless; quack (doctor)
end; verge; extremity; miss; failure; blank (e.g. lottery ticket)
to be conspicuous; to stand out
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
relief; embossed carving; bringing to the fore; throwing something into relief
to narrow the focus; to focus attention (on); to concentrate (on); to zero in
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
(piece of) rope; ordinary method
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
another; different; separate; discrete
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
antinomy; self-contradiction; either-or situation; choice between mutually exclusive alternatives
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
intercollegiate; intercollegiate game; intercollegiate competition
group with a common interest (e.g. students); club (e.g. company sports club); circle; circle (shape)
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
fast-talking; rapid talking