hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
half and half; fifty-fifty
to evade (questions); to reply evasively; to beat around the bush; to throw up a smoke screen
comparatively; quite; rather; rate; ratio; percentage
otherwise; or else; if not
frequency (of occurrence)
sensible; sensuous; intuitive
durability; persistence; stamina; endurance; staying power
difference; disparity; gap
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
to trample down; to crush underfoot; to kick down; to avoid paying (e.g. a debt); to jump (a bill); to bilk
as much as one can; as much as possible
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
convenience; accommodation; advantage; benefit; expediency
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
investment; contribution; financing
munitions industry; war industry
enterprise; business; company; corporation
treacherous; dangerous; untrustworthy; sneaky; cunning
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to make a mistake; to blunder
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
to restore one's energy; to restore one's spirits; to recharge one's batteries
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
welcome; (warm) reception
tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); destruction; annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling on appeal); quashing
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway