precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
to read (somebody's) thoughts; to guess what (someone) is thinking
astounding; tremendous; crazy; exorbitant
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
eruption; volcanic eruption
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
emergency; accident; rare possibility; unexpected occurrence
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
drip; fall drop-by-drop; suddenly (of drops of water)
smirkingly; smugly; broadly
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
pitiful; pathetic; painful to look at
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
memories; recollections; reminiscence
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
near; close; beside; third person
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned