to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
foundation stone; cornerstone
storage method (e.g. for food); storage instructions
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
to make absolutely sure; to make doubly sure
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
reimbursement; compensation; reparation; indemnity
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to do together; to share; to participate in
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
spare time; free time; leisure time
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
next generation; future generation
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
value to society; raison d'être; existence value
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
as much as one wants; as many as one wants; all that one wishes for
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary