surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
Amazon (river, rainforest etc.); Amazon (woman of Greek mythology)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
miso; fermented condiment usu. made from soybeans; innards (from crabs, shrimps, etc.) resembling miso; key (main) point; good part (of something); weakling
never mind!; don't worry about it
criticism; critique; review; commentary
official announcement; proclamation
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
major premise (in a syllogism); important condition; basic premise; something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued
false; pseudo-; quasi-; would-be; sham; pretended
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
very; much; greatly; a lot of
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
sincere; earnest; serious
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
to accept; to receive; to agree
different opinion; objection
exchange of ideas; exchange of opinions; brainstorming
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
place; room; margin; scope
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to sit down at the dining table (with someone); to eat with company; to share a table
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
final exam; term-end examination; end-of-term examination
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP