definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
no objection; nothing to criticize (criticise)
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
to excite; to incite; to stimulate; to arouse; to tempt; to stir up
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
high-spec; highly competitive (on the dating scene, e.g. by having a high income, being good-looking); ticking all the boxes
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
final; eventual; ultimate
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
way; method; means; (technical) specification
false charge; false accusation; misrepresentation
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
ignominious defeat; crushing failure; utterly beaten; overwhelming defeat
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
nervous temperament; worry habit; pessimistic nature; pessimism
upstart; nouveau riche; new money; piece promoted to gold general
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
eldest child; oldest child; first child; eldest son; oldest son
exception; supernumerary; extra (e.g. performance, item, object, etc.); additional; outsize
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
to talk; to chat; to chatter
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)