crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
closed circle (of suspects, in mystery fiction)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
world view; outlook on the world; Weltanschauung (philosophy); appearance of a world (e.g. in fiction)
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
item; something that one "just has to have"
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
compact; portable; easy-to-use; handy
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
miniaturization; miniaturisation; downsizing
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
terminal; computer terminal; information access device (smartphone, tablet, book-reader, etc.); end (e.g. of a roll of film)
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
lately; recently; nowadays
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
to withstand; to be able to endure
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level