approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
(having) striking effects; (producing) dramatic results; of particular efficacy
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
divine sword (one of the three sacred treasures)
to feel attracted by; to be fascinated by
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
duplicity; treachery; double-dealing
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
weight; heavyweight boxer
lightly; easily; carelessly
to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people); netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net; slingshot; catapult
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
skim reading; diagonal reading (e.g. as a simple code)