memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
attraction (e.g. magnetic, gravitation); affinity; gravitational pull; attractiveness; magnetism
unique; matchless; unparalleled; unparallelled; never again
feel when biting; manner of enunciation
to ask (about); to inquire; to enquire; to question; to make sure of
fall; falling down; inversion; reversal; getting upset; losing one's presence of mind
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
to boil; to seethe; to roil (e.g. waterfall, torrent); to foam; to well up (of emotions); to overflow (e.g. fighting spirit)
to sleep together (e.g. man and a woman); to lie with each other
justification; rationalization
closet (built into the wall, usu. with sliding doors); (built-in) wardrobe
concession; conciliation; compromise
to rush back; to run back
great hurry; great haste; rush
shortcut; taking a shortcut; (keyboard) shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation
contract; compact; agreement
non-disclosure agreement; NDA
(written) contract; agreement
the former and the latter; A and B
to crunch; to masticate; to simplify; to explain plainly
number of articles; number of items; quantity
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
regular; ordinary (e.g. session of parliament); established usage; precedent; regular practice
early detection (of an illness, project risks, etc.); early diagnosis
clanging (of a bell); jangling; ding-dong; continuously; incessantly; one after another
job application form; employee satisfaction
telephone directory; telephone book; phone book
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
(opening a door) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) with a clatter; with a crash; (changing) completely; totally
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
in order; sequential; seriatim
exaggerated; overblown; overdone
complaint; protest; objection; one's say; what one has to say; claim
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
maker; builder; creator; farmer
deterioration (in quality, performance, etc.); degradation; worsening; (visible) aging; becoming unattractive (due to aging)
strong-willed; strong of heart