| aid | help |
| axe | cut |
| back | support |
| bar | exclude |
| bid | attempt |
| blast | explosion |
| boss | menager |
| clash | dispute |
| curb | restrain |
| cut | reduction |
| drama | tense situation |
| drive | campaign |
| gems | jewels |
| go-ahead | approval |
| hit | affect badly |
| key | essential |
| link | connection |
| move | step towards desired plan |
| ordeal | painful experience |
| oust | push outq |
| plea | request |
| pledge | promise |
| ploy | clever activity |
| probe | investigation |
| quit | leave |
| riddle | mystery |
| strife | conflict |
| talks | discussions |
| threat | danger |
| vow | promise |
| wed | marry |