rhinitis; coryza; nasal inflammation
impossible; unlikely; improbable
incorrect; wrong; incorrect interpretation (answer, solution)
focus of one's attention; what one is looking for; point of view; viewpoint
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
to just appear; to be half out; to be on the tip of one's tongue
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
use of seductive techniques to attain one's ends (usu. of women)
village; hamlet; countryside; country
in accordance with; according to
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
high-class restaurant; high-end store
recruiting; job offer; job vacancy
ennui; languishing; feeling of exhaustion; lassitude; lethargy
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
official name; formal name
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
worldly wise; sophisticated; street smart; knowledge of the world (acquired in the school of hard knocks); toughness
world; society; people; the public
import; importation; introduction; afferent
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
proud; having a prominent nose
final decision; ultimate decision; official decision; finalizing; last word (on or about something); final word
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
reign; being on the throne
several items; many items
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create