to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
gem; jewel; precious stone
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
furnishings; implements; equipment
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
interior design; interior; upholstery
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
common people; ordinary people; masses
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
corridor; hallway; passageway
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
looking or acting as if one owned the place
to be opposite; to face each other
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
jokingly; in the form of a joke
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
this and that (esp. complaining or protesting); something or other
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
(time of) emergency; (in) event of emergency; (in) case of emergency
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
preparation; provision; guarding