correction (of fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification; redress; reform
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to thin out (plants, seedlings, crops, etc.); to cull; to run on a curtailed schedule; to cut down; to kill a newborn child (due to financial difficulties)
brief remark; few words; one side (e.g. of an argument); ex-parte statement
irritation; annoyance; frustration
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
to feel; to sense; to experience
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
laryngeal prominence; Adam's apple
to be conspicuous; to stand out
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
imagination; supposition; guess
unless one ...; if one does not ...
to be lit (e.g. electricity comes on); to be lighted; to catch fire
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable