metre; meter; meter; gauge
cotton (material); red silk-cotton tree (Bombax ceiba)
at once; there and then; immediately
to flare up; to burst into flames
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
three-pronged fork; trident; trifurcate; three-pronged; three-way (e.g. outlet)
spit; skewer; proxy (computer server)
grasping; gripping; handful; fistful; handle; grip; rice ball
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
to smoke (something); to fumigate; to oxidize; to oxidise
anti-itch medication; antipruritic drug
therapeutic agent; remedy; medicine; drug; cure
to not take seriously; to take lightly
to be stingy (with); to skimp (on)
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
to be wide-ranging; to be diverse; to cover a lot of ground; to cover various topics
to sit for an examination
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
finding employment; getting a job
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
even if not; even without
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.)
acquisition of a qualification
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
penalty for contract breach
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
cannot be helped; unavoidable
exemption; exoneration; discharge
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
to the last; persistency; thoroughness