surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
due form; official; formality
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
to wake up; to rouse out of bed; to knock on the door and wake someone
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
strong-willed; strong of heart
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
it's probably so; it stands to reason
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
transcendence; transcendency; transcendental; to transcend; to rise above
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to fail (in getting a job); to miss out (at fishing, hunting, etc.); to be left out; to be crowded out
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
shortage of talented people; shortfall in human resources
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism