control board; control panel; console
elementary particle; particle
interference; intervention; meddling
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
gravitational constant (G)
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
to systematize; to organize
fixed number; quorum (for an assembly); constant; invariable; literal; fate
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
eccentric; crank; oddball
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
to be enrolled (in a college, course of study, etc.); to be a member (of an organization)
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
document; official papers
birth date; date of birth; DOB
section (e.g. in a newspaper); column; field (in a form, web page, etc.); blank; handrail; railing
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
unknown; unidentified; unspecified
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
to see through; to see the true nature of something
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
fifth day of the month; five days
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
study subject; course of study; department (university, etc.)