honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken
university or college offering four-year programs; the big four ...; the four major ...
clear-cut and straightforward; (of a person) forward-thinking; honest; upright
trait; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy
major loss; crushing defeat; big discount
pride in one's strength or skill
arguments for and against; pros and cons; mixed reception; mixed reviews
interest (on a loan, deposit, etc.)
to develop into a serious incident
forging; tempering; drilling; training; disciplining
(two) matchless things; (two) matchless people; pair of bright jewels
to die; to pass away; to enter the priesthood; to live a secluded life
to deceive with smooth talk; to wheedle; to give someone a snow job
pothunting; bounty hunting; pothunter; bounty hunter
to make a success in life
suppuration; festering; coming to head
fortress; stronghold; citadel
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)
affection; love; fondness; tenderness
for work; in a manner related to work
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
contest of strength; trial of strength
to be talented; to be able
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
one's face turning pale (ashen); the color being drained from one's face
carefully; thoroughly; fully; deliberately
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
first match (in a series)