wrong; bad; not allowed; not possible; failing grade
the opposite sex; isomerism
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to be silent; to say nothing
evaluation criteria; evaluation standard
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
financial page (of newspaper); financial aspects; economic front
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
instant; moment; for an instant
insincerity; dishonesty; untruthfulness; bad faith
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
like this; this sort; this way
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
object of romantic interest
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
delay; putting off; procrastination
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
feebleness; weakness; imbecility
restoration; repair; mending
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up