to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
university entrance examination
intellectual level; level of intelligence
posing a question; question
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
department; section; course (of study); branch of study; (taxonomical) family
both armies; both teams; both sides
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
Elliot (South Africa); Eliot; Eliott; Elyot
crossing a border (illegally); border violation; border transgression
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
quick and decisive; fast and daring; swift and resolute
one's junior; younger generation; next generation; moving backwards; backing up; reversing
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
feeling that one is living in a completely different age; feeling that something belongs to a different age; feeling that the world has changed dramatically
beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
decline; degeneration; decay; waning; ebbing
to discuss; to talk about; to argue; to dispute; to take into consideration; to make an issue of
way; method; means; resource; course
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
original method or procedure; serious; orthodox; classical
to throw out; to fire; to expel; to give up; to abandon; to neglect
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
extended leave; long vacation
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
woman; lady; adult female
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
command; control; commander
commander-in-chief; supreme commander
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly