unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
updating a software version; version upgrade; upgrading
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
with a bump; with a clunk
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
riskiness; (level of) danger
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
to refuse; to decline; to deny
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
all-time high (price, in trading); record high; new high
difficult voyage; hard flight; rough going; rough passage; running into trouble
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
entering (the marketplace); introducing (something) to the market; access; visiting a high-class or noble individual
data collection; data acquisition
to catch fire; to provoke; to catch fire from; to be ignited
cattleya (type of orchid)
aperture; bore; calibre; caliber
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
dialogue; discussion; conversation; interaction
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)