(poker) To raise the stakes of a hand of poker / (dispute) To take an action that raises the stakes, i.e. that increases the chances of conflict. / (idiomatic) To make something more difficult.

(idiomatic) To understand, at least on some basic or general level.

An expression of gratitude. / (as a modifier before a noun) That expresses thanks.

(idiomatic) Exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else.

To assuage a hostile situation.

(idiomatic) To trounce; to defeat someone or something thoroughly, at a game or in battle. / (nautical) To rapidly destroy (a vessel) with overwhelming weapons fire.

(euphemistic) what the hell

A legendary reindeer with a nose that glows red, the subject of a comic Christmas song; often added among Santa Claus's reindeer as the leading one.

Informed; up to date; having current knowledge; part of the discussion.

(356–323 BCE) A king (basileus) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon and conqueror of much of Asia.