dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
pull tab; pull-tab; ring pull
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
celebration; auspicious occasion
wisdom; intelligence; intellect
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
option; selecting an option; optional extra; individual item; separate item; option
a little more than usual; bribe money added to a regular fee; and then some
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
capped tooth; (dental) crown
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
dry taste (e.g. sake, wine); a liking for sake; one who likes sake; salty (taste); harsh; scathing
to start to drink; to try to drink; to partially drink
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
ambition; aspiration; desire to improve oneself
reskilling; improving one's skills
to make a bold speech; to make a bold statement
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
to lose interest (in); to grow less enthusiastic
snapping (e.g. fingers) sound; with a pop
crossly; angrily; strongly smelling; reeking
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
early ripening rice; early-ripening fruit (grain, etc.); person who becomes physically or mentally mature at an early age
cone (e.g. pine, hemlock)
learning by watching others; learning by imitation
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
speech; expression; wording; language
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion