first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
bribe; sweetener; douceur
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
head; brains; intellect; understanding
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
competent; suitable; qualified
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
major contender; strong (leading) candidate; front runner
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
substitute (e.g. actor); substitution; stand-in; double
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
urgent; pressing; exigent
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
repatriation; return; (electrical) feedback
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case