soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
sensitivity; sensibility; susceptibility; receptivity
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
responsibility; liability; blame; torture; torment
careless; thoughtless; stupid; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
businessman; businesswoman; person with a head for business; skilled businessperson; experienced businessperson
fragile; brittle; delicate; sensitive
to worry (about); to fuss (over); to be careful (about); to pay attention (to); to take (good) care of
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
greenhouse; hothouse; conservatory; glasshouse
unique; distinctive; novel; different color (colour)
axle; pivot; center (of power, activity); central point; the Axis (WWII alliance)
strife; struggle; conflict; fight
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
fruition; fructification; bearing fruit; bearing fruit (of efforts, plans, etc.); coming to fruition; yielding success
loveliness; charm; allure; colour and scent; color and scent
supreme ruler; conqueror; champion; winner; titleholder
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
sexual frigidity; insensitivity; indifference
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
nothing but; except; no more than
to try to appear smart; to pretend to be intelligent
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
name and address (on an envelope, etc.); (addressee's) name; addressee
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
overlooking; turning a blind eye
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
indisposition; emperor's illness; unhappiness