offense and defense; offence and defence
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
cannot bring oneself (to do); unable to bear (e.g. seeing)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
clear writing; specification
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
class; level; stratum; layer; hierarchy
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
eternity; perpetuity; permanence
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
insolent fellow; rude fellow
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
(one's) family; dependents; household; follower; retainer; underling
mediocre; ordinary; commonplace; banal
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
at that time; in those days
under control (e.g. of territory)
incoherent; wandering; vague; rambling; whimsical
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
genius; prodigy; natural gift
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
direct control; direct supervision
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items