WORD CHUNKS 5

express skepticism flesh out the details muddle the issue broaden one's future goals leave a murky picture wake up to the shock of loom in the background of hasten an end to something seek assurances from make scattered efforts to search for stoke division stoke fears drive home the importance of hit a roadblock resolve the impasse shed one's wariness strain credulity let out a primal cry try a number of ventures shed one's flaky skin stir a wave of shock and anger hit the trifecta hold out the hope of redemption bolt shut step into the breach justify one's anger flout the rule of law chill the atmosphere draw a sharp protest from rattle financial markets echo the views of crystallize an unavoidable truth nurture one's relationship develop and maintain bonds with friends and family have myriad benefits guard from the inevitable obligations and distractions magnify differences conduct pathbreaking research sell out someone in exchange for one's freedom calm jitters launch a flotilla of news stories broaden access to view something through the prism of eke more life out of something tighten one's hold mount an intervention stamp out corruption remedy the problem dovetail one's career and family commitments give something/ someone a morale boost set off a cascading effect stoke the ire of someone forgo tradition waive one's right infringe the rights of the spigot has been turned back on erase one's past ape someone's style dig in on one's demand resolve the stalemate hatch a compromise pry a bit more information out of someone step up one's effort seek medical attention stiff-arm drag on indefinitely weasel out of telegraph strength, decisiveness and certitude pin the blame on peddle a plan land right on someone's /something's doorstep deaden one's capacity to show concern grow frosty fatten the bank accounts of sprinkle one's speech with something subvert a justice system protect from the predations of powerful criminals dispel concerns work out the kinks iron out some kinks stall dialogue resoundingly reject embrace one's role as mediator break national cohesion build rapport with someone lay a wreath at someone have cascading effects be stuck in limbo skirt accountability circumvent the law occupy a unique niche spawn creativity downplay the seriousness of the issue embrace the opportunity wring some concessions out of fray Indonesian diplomacy with Moscow resist one's efforts at prodding one to maintain cordial ties with add momentum to something add urgency to the situation ignite protests narrow the (economic) chasm between violate a norm of control something's purse challenge the bedrock principle scuttle the plans lay out measures to address the problem give nutshell answers paper over one's differences squander an opportunity sink (further) into (someone's) cesspool firm up a conclusion stoke animosity hammer out the details wax nostalgic hive off a deal smack of rank hypocrisy feel a tinge of sorrow find telling differences leave long-lasting imprints on grow polemical engage in a bitter feud be far shy of dozens of hours stifle dissent brush off the dispute echo the sentiment seek a scapegoat (to blame) buck the trend sooth countless frayed nerves trust-building measure like finding the end of pi crippling social anxiety overarching themes fare evasion fine-grained distinctions mind numbingly complex wry laugh pressing problem a flicker of joy unruly sandbox a letter dripping with sarcasm widening inequality acute energy shortfall bedrock principle stark reversal phrases: flaky friends suck. save for some exceptions the sooner you learn, the better off you'll be rife with tedium Every spare moment is to be optimized, maximized, driven toward a goal. ample possibility clerical error students were no longer vessels to be filled with knowledge. long-smoldering tension deeply polarizing issue ekdam stiffer sentence