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
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
establishing proof; demonstration; substantiation
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
form; method; system; formula
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
if you think about it; come to think of it
extreme modification (esp. of cars or toy figurines)
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to be worn down; to be reduced
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
to tear off; to strip; to rob
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
lighting (a lamp); turning on a light
putting out the light; switching off the light
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
error (in the operation of a machine, vehicle, etc.); operation mistake; operational error
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
license system; licence system
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
gilt; guilt; gilt-edged security; gilt
passing mark (examination); passing grade
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
service (bus, train); operation; motion; revolution; movement
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
large; large-sized; large-scale; big