natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
application; request; petition
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
resignation (from a position)
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
edict; public announcement
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
stagnation; hindrance; delay
counting ballots; tally (of votes)
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
vote; ballot; label; ticket; tag
being elected; being selected (to win a prize, etc.); winning (in a lottery, raffle, etc.)
blow; shock; strike; batting
party; set; gang; company; person
president (of a society); chairman
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
song with lyrics about resentment and a sorrowful tune; resentful complaint
not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)
to refuse; to decline; to deny
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to dis; to diss; to disrespect
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
school rules; school regulations
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)