to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live in luxury; to be proud; to be haughty
initial salary; starting salary; entry-level salary
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to enclose; to corral; to fence in; to pen in
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
parental love; parental affection
several years; a few years
to distinguish oneself; to stand out
to take command; to give direction
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
adoration; admiration; devotion
barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
set (of things); combo; setting up; preparing; setting (hair); set (in tennis, volleyball, etc.); set (in a play, film, etc.)
imitation; counterfeit; fake; sham; ersatz (object)
practice; exercise; military exercise; manoeuvres; seminar
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; draw; tie
security; guarantee; collateral; guarantee (e.g. of safety)
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
to share (life's) joys and sorrows (with); to share the good and the bad (with); to stick together through thick and thin
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
to be wide-ranging; to be diverse; to cover a lot of ground; to cover various topics
ministries and government offices; the authorities
political dynamics; dynamics of political forces; the balance of political power
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); (court) case; project; enterprise; advertisement
hard training; intensive training
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
entrance; entering; admission; admittance
admission; incorporation; enlistment; enrollment
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
the present term; the present session
results; record; grades; marks