master
to learn how to do something well
utterly
extremely, very, really
boost
decrease, ruin
give sth a try
Tony’s planning to give skiing a try this winter.
exposure
the fact of experiencing something or being affected by it because of being in a particular situation or place
reminisce
recall, remember
urge
stop, prevent, discourage
in the long run
Cutting jobs could be more expensive in the long run if we have to hire freelancers.
distorted
pulled into a strange or unnatural shape
frantic
hectic, hurried, feverish
reluctantly
willingly
make your blood boil
Her patronizing sarcasm made my blood boil.
secular
not having any connection with religion
trailblazer
pioneer
former
latter, current
savour
Bill savoured the view as he cruised along the coastline.
ubiquitous
seeming to be everywhere
exquisite
beautiful, delicate, excellent
off-putting
appealing, attractive, inviting, welcome
get sth off your chest
He came to see me because he wanted to get something off his chest.