to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to choke; to be choked (by); to sob convulsively
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
to carry around; to carry on one's person
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
it hasn't been long since
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
(among) one's friends; (within) one's circle
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
rough; rowdy; wild; rough person; rowdy person
to harm; to hurt; to fail to do; to do amiss; to almost do; to come close to doing
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
ability; capability; skill
initial salary; starting salary; entry-level salary
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
balance; difference (in price, cost); margin
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
inexpert or untrained eyes
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
interpersonal; between individuals
treasury; treasure house; storehouse; treasure trove; rich source (of)
accomplishment; execution
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); destruction; annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling on appeal); quashing
to some extent; to a certain extent
stability; security; equilibrium
in high spirits; excited; energetic
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
same family (race, tribe)
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK