(clenched) fist; knuckles
permission; approval; authorization; license
strictly; severely; rigidly
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
head of the student council; president of the student council
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to rain incessantly; to downpour
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
passing through without stopping; passing by
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to take a view or perspective; to regard as; to consider to be
frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments
way (of doing); manner; method; means
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
to be hurtful; to resonate emotionally (with one)
wedge; chock; linchpin; tie; bond
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from; to dodge (a question, blow, etc.)
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
space; room; unused land; room (for reconsideration, doubt, etc.); leeway; margin
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves; preparations; preparatory steps; arrangements
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to shoot through (a door, the heart, etc.); to go through
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
same; similar; (just) like; equal