a competitor who is little-known by most but is expected to win by sb more knowledgeable

(a)  

to realize sth that was already apparent to others

(a)  

there is only a short time before sth ends

(a)  

fast asleep

(a)  

to include/exclude sb in/from sth, esp a card game

(a)  

an unpolished/ unsophisticated person that has potential

(a)  

to give portions of the goods captured during a war to the winners

(a)  

to change one’s behavior or mind abruptly & (oft) apparently w/o reason

(a)  

to act out of necessity, even if the outcome is unpleasant / to try one’s hardest despite the likelihood of failure

(a)  

very hot days

(a)  

well-worn

(a)  

ruthless, competitive, fast-paced

(a)  

to do sb a favor w/o having been asked & w/o expecting a favor in return

(a)  

to be very careful & attentive to detail

(a)  

poor

(a)  

depressed

(a)  

unhappy

(a)  

practical & rational; unpretentious

(a)  

to the deadline

(a)  

to be unable to remember

(a)  

to not allow sth beyond a certain unacceptable point

(a)  

dressed to make a strong impression, usually in fancy or stylish clothes

(a)  

an extremely small amount compared to the whole, usually much less than what is needed or wanted

(a)  

to expel sb from a group/organization

(a)  

everyone pays for themselves; to share the cost

(a)  

having a trait that is thoroughly ingrained or basic to one’s nature

(a)  

a person who is very excited and enthusiastic about pursuing some activity

(a)  

to humble oneself bcs one has been proved wrong

(a)  

to declare one’s certainty that sth will not happen/is untrue

(if being proven wrong, they would (a)   )

to suffer silently in a hopeless situation

(a)  

(to get sb) to be submissive

(a)  

to be / appear to be embarrassed

(a)  

late or last-minute

(a)  

a situation in which 2 ppl love the same person

(a)  

everyone

(a)  

to confront a difficult or unpleasant situation; to accept the unpleasant consequences of one’s own actions

(a)  

honest(ly)

(a)  

to give someone a chance to prove themselves

(a)  

average; neither good nor bad

(a)  

a friend who is loyal in good times but not when times are difficult

(a)  

to drop out of the situation

(a)  

to lose control of oneself and engage in a compulsive behavior

(a)  

to be heard but ignored / but to have no effect

(a)  

much less than what was expected or anticipated

(a)  

a rich but lazy person

(a)  

an exceptional achievement

(a)  

to build up one’s riches (oft quietly & perhaps by unethical methods)

(a)  

to sense sth w/o being able to see, hear or feel it; to have a premonition

(a)  

to have less money than one used to have & less than one feels necessary

(a)  

a wild & uncontrolled time; a time of esp pleasant action

(a)  

to fight fiercely; to fight w/ everything one has

(a)  

to suit or satisfy a need

(a)  

extremely wealthy

(a)  

a terrible mess

(a)  

an imaginary device one uses to look for sth meticulously

(a)  

best quality

(a)  

a person who is uncomfortable in a situation or doesn’t belong in a particular environment

(a)  

looking/sounding suspicious

(a)  

in short bursts of motion or effort

(a)  

to return an irritation through some form of mild revenge

(a)  

a fad or attraction that will fade quickly

(a)  

have absolutely no money

(a)  

undependable; untrustworthy

(a)  

to go against; to show disrespect for sth/sb

(a)  

an unpleasant element in an otherwise pleasant situation

(a)  

to suddenly become angry

(a)  

to escape

(a)  

to follow the same career or lifestyle as sb else (oft parents)

(a)  

sth to think about

(a)  

to play, or to not be serious about sth

(a)  

sth that appears to have great value but is in fact a cheap imitation

(a)  

carefree (lack of commitments)

(a)  

sth one cannot have

(a)  

sth/sb whose influence or power must be considered

(a)  

an expletive that means “This is ridiculous!” or “I’ve had enough!”

(a)  

a waste of time / mixed up or confused

(a)  

a short sleep (oft during the day)

(a)  

of inferior quality; not the best

(a)  

from the beginning; from the outset

(a)  

to proceed with max power & speed

(a)  

to find a way to deal with a problem or difficult situation

(a)  

to get control of oneself; to stop being emotional

(a)  

to contact or communicate with someone, often by telephone

(a)  

to acquire or obtain something

(a)  

to make a good start on some activity/project

(a)  

to hurry

(a)  

to insert a word/sentence into an otherwise one-sided conversation

(a)  

to just barely manage, financially / with one’s work or responsibilities

(a)  

to make someone the scapegoat /
to be blamed for sth that was not (entirely) one’s fault

(a)  

to get serious or practical about sth

(a)  

to receive sth unpleasant, such as criticism/punishment

(a)  

to stop acting superior

(a)  

to escape the proper or expected punishment; to be acquitted of a crime

(a)  

to get control of oneself; to get organized

(a)  

to get a second burst of energy

(a)  

to irritate or anger moderately (in earnest)

(a)  

to irritate or annoy someone

(a)  

to disclose/ talk abt sth that is bothering one

(a)  

to do or understand something perfectly

(a)  

to understand something difficult, especially when it’s a shock/ unwanted/ unexpected

(a)  

to understand something that is only hinted at, perhaps unpleasant

(a)  

to understand something completely by sorting through all the information

(a)  

to speak or write concisely & directly

(a)  

physical energy

(a)  

to be in a bad mood from the beginning of the day

(a)  

to give little time to someone/something as they are thought of as unworthy

(a)  

to be ignored/ ignore someone intentionally

(a)  

to get or give permission to proceed

(a)  

to (be) fire(d) from one’s job

(a)  

to get or give the unfair or less advantageous part of a deal

to (be) question(ed) in great details

(a)  

to do something repeatedly until one perfects it

(a)  

to help someone

(a)  

the ability to be speak easily & eloquently

(a)  

to surrender

(a)  

to want something so much one would sacrifice oneself for it

(a)  

to be unnecessarily difficult with someone

(a)  

to confront someone who has behaved badly

(a)  

to call someone on the phone

(a)  

to give someone a false description of someone/something that is in reality not attractive/positive

(a)  

to give someone an overly dramatic/unbelievable excuse

(a)  

to treat someone the same way they treat others (especially negatively)

(a)  

to allow a lot of space between oneself & someone/something when passing

(a)  

to give someone all one’s possessions; to be very generous

(a)  

to be contrary to one’s nature

(a)  

to be confused or lost; to make no progress

(a)  

to (make someone) go crazy; to no longer be able to cope with a situation

(a)  

to become penniless

(a)  

to risk everything

(a)  

to malfunction; to break down

(a)  

to travel some path or do some activity by oneself, often something dangerous or risky

(a)  

to do or say something in haste, without adequate planning

(a)  

to become deely involved with someone or something before one is ready; to go crazy

(a)  

to take risk

(a)  

to be extremely successful

(a)  

to go to excess; to do too much

(a)  

to be completely unsuccessful, contrary to expectations; to fail

(a)  

to fall apart physically or emotionally; to lose one's self-control

(a)  

to fall into disrepair; to deteriorate from lack of attention

(a)  

to fall into disrepair; to deteriorate

(a)  

to do something with maximum enthusiasm; to splurge

(a)  

to disappear; to be ruined

(a)  

to spare nothing; to do something with maximum enthusiasm

(a)  

to take a relaxed attitude towards life

(a)  

a time when something is at its best

(a)  

a person who is basically good or sound, but who may be slightly peculiar or idiosyncratic

(a)  

an expletive that means “This is ridiculous!” or “I’ve had enough!”

(a)  

a person who helps someone in trouble without thought of personal gain

(a)  

to act in desperation with little hope of success

(a)  

an effortless time or job; a life of luxury

(a)  

brain tissue, and by extension, intelligence

(a)  

sick to one's stomach; nauseated

(a)  

natural ability to grow plants

(a)  

death

(a)  

to accept or endure a bad situation

(a)