inflammatory; lascivious; sensational
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
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
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
grave; sad; mournful; sorrowful; pensive
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
crawling on all fours; getting on one's hands and knees; falling flat
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
boy; son; baby boy; young man
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
terrible; awful; I don't even want to talk about it; without reason; inevitable; that's just how it is
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
because of; owing to; due to
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)
to finger; to touch; to play with; to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
not yet known; unknown; strange
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
reproachful; resentful; spiteful