combination; arrangement; distribution; marrying off
antiquity; the previous era
dark chocolate (with high cocoa content)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
whispering; subdued; murmuring; dry and tasteless
to apologize; to apologise
rather; better; instead; if anything
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to become better; to improve
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
circulation (money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (air, water, etc.); ventilation; negotiable (e.g. shares); distributional
great wealth; enormous fortune
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
fruit of a tree; nut; berry
process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
preliminary arrangements; spade work
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes); insipidity
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
environment; circumstance
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning