Amulets / talismans – objects believed to bring good luck or protection.

Rouse – to awaken or call upon.

Overturn – to completely undo or reverse.

Strive – to make a strong effort to achieve something.

Spot – to notice or recognise.

Hunch – a feeling or intuition without clear evidence.

The kicker – the surprising or important final point.

Take into account – to consider when making a judgment.

Along the line – at some point in the past.

Rail against – to strongly criticise or protest.

Rebuff – to reject or dismiss.

Merit – success or reward based on ability or effort.

Propensity – a natural tendency to behave in a certain way.

Trait – a personal quality or characteristic.

Entitled – having the right to something.

Put forward – to make an effort or present something.

Setback – a problem that slows progress.

Temperament – a person’s natural pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving.