topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
sharing a table with someone you don't know (e.g. at a restaurant)
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; eccentricity; person with unusual tastes; eccentric; oddball
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
falling out (with); quarrel; discord; estrangement; being on bad terms
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
password; watchword; motto; slogan
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
filtration; filtering; percolation
to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)
valuable article; valuables
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
prizing; valuing highly; esteeming
to change; to alter; to mistake; to make a mistake; to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise); to sprain (a muscle)
working without pay; free service; work for nothing
young person; youngster; young people; (the) youth
regrettable; unsatisfactory; deplorable; lamentable
collaborative research; joint research
to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
nagging; critical; talkative; gossipy
to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder
sworn brother; buddy; pal
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
brotherly love; fraternal love; sibling affection