(un)flattering
making someone look less attractive or seem worse than usual.
findings
results
get married
get divorced
a pain
That child is a real pain in the neck.
paint a picture (of something)
to describe someone or something in a particular way.
blissful
extremely happy
ardor
dullness, coldness
survey
a questionnaire, or a report showing results of a poll.
poll
survey from the general population.
chase
seek, pursue, be after.
sharply
gradually, slowly, progressively, moderately
reluctance
I fully understand his reluctance to leave his children.
tie the knot
to get married
confront
oppose, defy
confrontation
agreement, compromise, accord
speak (one's) mind
Larry isn't afraid to speak his mind, even in front of the boss.
hit a record
something such as a film, play, song etc that is very popular and successful, at a higher level than ever achieved before.
release
make public, publish, issue
The black lettering really stands out on that orange background.
We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one stood out from the rest.