violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
negotiations; discussions; connection
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
opening fully; full throttle; full power
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
though; notwithstanding; although
chink in the armor (armour)
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
elementary; basic; rudimentary
to do over; to remake; to resume
sharp parting remark; parting threat
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
frantic dash; rushing at full speed
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
to be soaked in; to be flooded; to be submerged; to be immersed in (joy, memories, alcohol, etc.); to give oneself over to; to bask in
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
order; reservation; order; sequence; order (of magnitude); architectural order
way; method; means; resource; course
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
metallic sound; metallic clank
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum