extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
dishonesty; injustice; dishonor; dishonour; ingratitude
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
temporary; transient; trifling; slight; negligent
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
technique; art; skill; move
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill