stability; security; equilibrium
similar but different; alike only in appearance; falsely similar; spurious; sham; pseudo-
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
wet; moist; soft-hearted; tender-hearted; sentimental
(I am) not sure; (I) can't say which
spirituality; spiritual nature
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
under the control (of); under the dominion (of)
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
one's share; one's portion
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
financial power; financial means; wealth
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
demonstration; manifestation; protest
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
individual; private person; personal; natural person
pluralizing suffix; or so; rough indicator of direction, location, amount, etc.; nominalizing suffix
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to welcome (a proposal, advice, etc.); to take kindly to; to do with pleasure
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
narrow margin; slim margin
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
to curve; to twist; to be contrary; to be uncooperative; to be rebellious
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
simple; straightforward; problem-free; hopeless (person); impossible; the end
natural; reasonable; understandable
older sister and younger brother
pretense of evil; pretence of evil
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops
unconditionally; as a rule
calculated; premeditated; considered
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
beautiful woman with cold, standoffish air