disabling; invalidation; nullification; vitiation
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
I; me; personal (affairs, etc.); private; selfishness; partiality
sense of values; values; value system
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
warm; snug; cozy; cosy; comfortable; pleasant
route (bus, train, air, etc.); line; line (taken by a group, organization, etc.); policy; course
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
reserved; introverted; reticent; shy; withdrawn
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
technical skill; ability; capacity
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
to say it out loud; to yell out; to emphasize
consequence; result; conclusion
ability; capability; competence; skill
to care for someone; to look after someone
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (e.g. light); convergence
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
person who has rendered distinguished service
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
silence (not speaking); muteness
hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
flashy; gaudy; flamboyant
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)