to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to bend; to warp; to curve
protuberance; bulge; protrusion; rise; uplift; upheaval
tear; rip; rent; slit; crack; chasm
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
to break; to tear; to pierce; to split; to burst
flash (of light); glint; schiller
violent explosion; bursting
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
blow; shock; strike; batting
strength; power; proficiency; ability
absorption; suction; attraction
thrusting (a spear, etc.)
rhombus; rhomb; lozenge; diamond shape
small; fine; detailed; stingy
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
jokingly; in the form of a joke
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
to squash; to crush; to flatten
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
heartache; ache in one's heart; emotional pain
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly