to lie; to cheat; to pretend; to trick; to deceive
surprise attack; sneak attack; foul play
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
restoring one's impaired reputation; regaining one's honor; redeeming oneself
means of survival; means of escape; way out of a difficulty
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
height; acme; extremity; end; limit
town; city; municipal; urban
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
fortress; stronghold; citadel
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
not worth considering; out of the question
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to gather momentum; to gather strength; (for a trend) to reach a peak
idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
unthinkable; count for nothing; not matter; out of the question
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
independent unit; autonomous unit
to lay aside; to set aside
being upright and cleanhanded
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite