to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
group; party; team; squad; section
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
ground-breaking; revolutionary; unprecedented; epoch-making
unique; individual; original; unusual
news; word; tidings; omen
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
based on; on the basis of
assertion; declaration; affirmation
negative (e.g. thinking); negative; negative (electrical polarity)
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
(circuit) tester; micrometer
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
you could say; you might say; verging on the
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
cheerful; lively; lighthearted