state of a country (population, resources, etc.); condition of a country; strength of a country
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to gain a victory; to win
totally willing; fully motivated
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
a cut above; one step above
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
bold move (in sumo, judo, etc.); daring move; powerful technique
to give a round of applause; to applaud
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
to lose interest (in); to grow less enthusiastic
revue dance performed in a line; line dance
gust (of wind); blast; influence; impact; instigation; agitation
rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); probable; (very) likely; passionate; sensuous
to win and advance to the next round
PvP battle; battle between human players (as opposed to AI)
sacrifice; victim (esp. someone killed); casualty; sacrifice (to a deity)
(team) pairings; match-ups
to become inverted; to become reversed
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
cause of victory; reason for (one's) success
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
putting into operation; invocation
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
rumor; rumour; gossip; speculation; irresponsible criticism; hearsay
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
rapid firing; continuous firing; firing in quick succession
overhasty; rash; premature