verbs
to allow or officially agree to something
approve
having or containing a lot of knowledge that is known by very few people
erudite
a controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.
a hot potato
to lower someone or something in rank or position
demote
clearly expressed and easy to understand, or (of a person) thinking or speaking clearly
lucid
something that is easy to do
piece of cake
to act as a warning or sign of a future event
foreshadow
with many turns and changes of direction; not direct or simple
tortuous
someone very precious or dear
apple of eye
to offer something by holding it out, or to offer advice or an opinion:
proffer
very twisted
convoluted
being the best in a competition
take the cake
to join or unite to form a larger organization or group, or to make separate organizations do this
amalgamate
different from what is typical or usual, especially in an unacceptable way
aberrant
someone very precious or dear
apple of eye