close; intimate; on good terms
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
linkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
rational; reasonable; logical
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
past (exam) question collection
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
diversion into illegal channels; putting on the black market; selling through illegal channels
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
that's a different matter; that's a different story
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
limited time; limited-time offer
Viking; smorgasbord; buffet; smorgasbord (of things); hodge-podge
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned