but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
action of making something; -ification
body; physical system; (the) person
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
to rage; to be fierce; to be excited
cross; crossed; cruciform
culmination; acme; height; peak; ultimate; perfection
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
method of bringing up; method of raising
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
overestimation; overvaluing