blocking (e.g. the way); obstructing; block (lump of something (usu. square), area of town, etc.); block; physical record (e.g. on magnetic tape); concrete block; blocking (from view, esp. of websites, on social media, etc.)
to be angular; to jut out; to be pointed; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious
pointing down; pointing downward; (market) decline; downturn; downward trend
threshold (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors); sill
to sink (into); to get depressed
cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant
installment; instalment; premium; bill
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
short pause; short interval
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
(Western) bell tower; campanile; belfry
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)
term; terminology; wording; choice of words; phraseology
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
coverage of an exam; what an exam covers
youth; minor; young people
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)
with a clang or a clink; tinkle
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
cannot bring oneself (to do); unable to bear (e.g. seeing)
to protect against the elements; to shelter oneself from the weather
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
first prize; gold medal; blue ribbon
unnecessary; unattainable