scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
selfishness; egotism; egoism; egocentricity
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
disclosure; exposure; revelation
compatibility; coexistence; standing together; balancing (e.g. work and family)
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
remainder; remnant; the rest; what is left; balance; leftovers
call; summons; convening; convocation
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to say; to be pleased to say
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
interference; intervention; meddling
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
transparent; plain (glass or glasses)
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
irrational; illogical; unreasonable; absurd; inconsistent
admission (to a society, club, etc.); joining; entrance; enrollment; enrolment; becoming a member
privilege; special favor; special favour; benefit; prerogative; perk
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words