Compulsory vocabulary for week 7

be a far cry from sth
precedent
covet
be a pain in the neck
racket
threshold
make a name for yourself
effigy
subterfuge  
presence of mind
allegation
relish
pave the way
paramount
morals
merge
detain
throw in the towel
ruthless
unsullied
take a turn for the better/worse
incarcerate
bicker
stick up for sb/sth
futile
violate
so much for...
soar
be on the cards
saddle sb with sth
the next thing I knew
owe your existence/success, etc. to sb/sth
perseverance
a force to be reckoned with
rip sb off