List: TOCFL 5

only, merely, solely

quite a few, a considerable number, many

1. minus (as in temperature)
2. reduce, decrease, subtract, lessen

author, writer

before, previously, earlier

1. obedient, well-behaved
2. good, nice (especially for children)

number of people, headcount

1. natural, nature
2. spontaneous, effortless

1. blow, puff
2. boast, brag
3. play (a wind instrument)

1. uncle (father’s elder brother)
2. elderly man (respectful term)