equivalence; equal value; parity; (logical) equivalence
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
to comb down; to smooth down
angular; angular-shaped; sharp-pointed
to split; to be split; to splinter
length and width; length and breadth; four cardinal points; every direction; as one wishes; as one pleases
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
paper-thin wafer (for wrapping powdered medicine, candies, etc.)
to hang (hold) back; to hold off; to refrain; to jot down a note
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to parade; to march; to walk in procession
baton (relay, orchestral conducting, etc.)
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
entry (event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (blog, database, etc.); post
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
registrant; subscriber; enrollee
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
to compete; to vie; to make fight against another (person, animal); to pit against; to debate; to argue
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
decision of a contest; finals (in sports)
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult