omen; portent; sign; premonition; harbinger; precursor
to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care
to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to inlay; to insert; to plug in (to a formula); to immerse; to trick; to deceive
king; monarch; ruler; champion
plating (chrome, gold, silver, etc.); coating; gilding; pretense; pretence; simulation
don't worry about it; never mind; that's OK
utter indifference; talking to the wall; praying to deaf ears
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
sensitive; susceptible; impressionable
pushing and shoving; jostling; hustling
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
irregularity; unsteadiness; disorderly
manufacturing; craftsmanship; build
featureless (face); expressionless; flat; flat (terrain); smooth
clay doll; clay figure; clay figurine
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
decisive battle of brief duration
back-and-forth; neck-and-neck
making rapid progress; making great advances; rush; dash; onslaught
immortal; undying; indestructible
simple work; repetitive job; unskilled work; menial work
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
cell; serge; cel (celluloid)
to insure (something); to come up with a back-up plan; to hedge one's bets; to play it safe
to take precautions; to set a guard against attack
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
to drain dry; to dry out; to scorch
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close