suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
remembrance; recollection; recognition
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
moisture; humidity; dampness
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
evaporation; disappearance (of people intentionally concealing their whereabouts); unexplained disappearance
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to cut up; to cut and discard; to eliminate systematically (in fault-finding); to isolate
second; number two; runner-up
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to run out of breath; to be short of breath; to run out of steam; to be unable to continue; to die
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
cease-fire; truce; armistice
self control; self restraint
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
to throw oneself (into an activity)
damp; moist (negative nuance)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to make a firm resolution
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish