to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
removal (of a building, equipment, etc.); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (a stage set, camp, etc.); withdrawal (of troops); pulling out; evacuation
totalization; totalisation; aggregation; tally (e.g. of votes); adding up; summing up
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
massing (of troops); gathering
preparatory phase; preparatory period
to decide; to determine; to resolve; to break and overflow (e.g. levee); to collapse; to give way
winning a prize; receiving an award; being awarded
should time and circumstances permit
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
young and energetic; up-and-coming; new and excellent; newly produced; up-and-comer
to boil strongly; to be excited
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
to try all possible means
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
decider; person who decides; decisive factor; clincher; key
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
to feel relieved; to feel satisfied
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; in haste
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
to throw away as useless; to scrap; to make null and void; to renege; to annul
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
certain evidence; definite evidence