to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
power; might; authority; influence
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to attack; to assault; to assail
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
empty threat; bluff; paper tiger
guidance; leadership; leading the way
cargo hold (of an aircraft, ship, etc.); cargo bay
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
consequence; outcome; result; blame
people; men and women; each person; everybody
absurd; irrational; unreasonable; absurdity (philosophy)
to torment; to torture; to harass
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
estimate; guess; direction; bearings; registration mark (printing); approximately
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
capture (of enemy weapons, supplies, etc.); seizure; plunder
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to bury; to inter; to entomb; to cover up; to hush up; to shelve
to repeat; to do something over again
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset