say i can or say i can't and you're right either way

That skill is not available to me right now.
something is so nearly true that for most purposes it can be regarded as true.
virtual

full of energy, determination or courage
spirited
catches fire and burns easily.
inflammable
you can lead a hourse to water, but you can't make it drink
you can provide someone with a nice opportunity, but you can’t make them take it if they don’t want to
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unproductive of success

fruitless
impose something unpleasant 
inflict
a group of countries or political parties that are formally united and working together because they have similar aims.
alliance
to make sb lose hope or confidence.
dishearten
no wind, no waves
鱼和熊掌不能兼得
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
buffoon
a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
bewilder
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
mortify
characterized by enmity or ill will

hostile
an empty area or space

void
accepted beliefs
orthodox
a reflex response to sudden pain

wince
resistant to guidance or discipline
wayward behavior

wayward
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

malignant
to move about or proceed hurriedly

scurry
if you can't beat them, join them
打不过就加入
to obtain sth, especially with difficulty
procure
the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.
controversial
extremely wet
sodden
you can't make a sikl purse out of a sow's ear
it is impossible to make something very successful or of high quality out of something which is unsuccessful or of poor quality.