temporary; transitory; short-lived
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)
curious; strange; unusual
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
wintertime; winter season
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
northern part; the north (of a region)
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
circulation (of the blood)
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; virtue; benefit
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
name; designation; denomination; naming; giving a name
extreme modification (esp. of cars or toy figurines)
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
real feeling; actual feeling; to actually feel; to have a real feeling (that ...); to experience personally
entry; going into; approach
fixed condition; preexisting condition
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory
equilibrium; good balance; poise
number of times; frequency; count
group (of people, competitors, companies, etc.); contingent; camp; team
miniboss; sub-boss; mid-boss; underboss (of a criminal organization)
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; requesting a video review (of a referee's call)
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
to make a mistake; to mess up; to screw up; to fail
reset; fresh start; new beginning
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
treasure chest; strongbox