examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
to accomplish something; to leave a mark; to make an impression; to build a track record
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
sentiment; sentimentality
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
body guard; military escort
glaring at each other; confrontation; standoff; face-off
to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance
landing on water; hitting the water; splashdown
to hammer out the details; to work out details
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
weight; heavyweight boxer
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction; strife
overcrowding; crowded; congestion
schedule; program; programme; agenda
last flight; last bus; last train
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
coming to nothing; bubble on the surface of water; something that is short-lived
adjournment; pause; moratorium; temporary suspension
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
success or failure; outcome; result