inverse; reverse; retro-; contra-
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
Einstein; Einstein, Albert (1879-1955; German-born theoretical physicist)
polydipsia; excessive thirst (e.g. with diabetes)
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights); erosion; corrosion
interferer; meddler; buttinsky
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
one's true feelings and one's official stance (which may be at odds); one's real motive and one's stated reason
striking; remarkable; considerable
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
apathy; lassitude; lethargy; languor
with a bang (clash, bump)
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
long (time that has passed); old (story)
deceiving; cheating; fooling
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
to be mixed up with; to have a connection with (a troublesome matter); to be a stickler about; to be finicky about (some triviality); to take part (in some work); to hang about
to take (be in) charge of
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
mail service; postal service; mail; mail; postal matter; postal items
to look down on; to make light of
warmly; cordially; with tender care
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
cherry blossom viewing; flower viewing
to ease up; to relax attention
to be in full bloom; to blossom in full glory; to be in fullness of bloom
to copy; to duplicate; to describe; to depict; to imitate; to model after
appearing continuously (e.g. on stage, on screen, in a game); remaining on stage for an entire performance; making continuous appearances; being out all the time; being constantly on the go; being in attendance continuously (e.g. at a meeting)
in public; in company; in the presence of others
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
to stain one's honour (of a man); to hurt one's reputation; to bring shame upon oneself; to become less of a man
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
soda pop (esp. fruit-flavored); pop; (fizzy) lemonade; sweet carbonated drink
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
feeling of fullness; ability of a food to fill you up; stomach condition