adding (an extra amount); increasing; tacking on (a charge)
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
recommendation; endorsement
to shout; to cry (out); to yell; to scream; to clamour
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
extreme logic; extreme argument; unreserved argument
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
examination method; method of investigation; search procedure
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded
(providing) covering fire; supporting (someone in a debate, dispute, etc.); backing (someone) up
situation; outlook; one's allegiance; affiliation; position
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
three; three years of age
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
expansion; extension; magnification; enlargement; escalation; spread
senior executives; corporate management
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
future; possible; potential; prospective
sprout; shoot; bud; germinal disk (in an egg)
to pluck; to pick; to nip off
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
vindication of honour; vindication of honor; making up for loss; revenge
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
becoming turbid; becoming muddy; becoming muddled (of thoughts, senses, etc.); growing dim (of consciousness); disorder; chaos
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide