around the world; throughout the world
(one's) speech; expression of views; discussion
laws and regulations; legislation
nagging; critical; talkative; gossipy
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
national (e.g. hero, pastime, consensus); relevant to all citizens; popular on a national level
belief; faith; conviction
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
special characteristics; peculiarity; distinctiveness
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
false rumor (rumour); false alarm; misinformation; demagogy; demagoguery
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
to put on airs; to assume importance
spreading; infesting; running rampant
promotion; acceleration; encouragement; facilitation; spurring on
study; research; investigation
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
check; restraint; oppression; suppression
literary criticism; book review
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
literature; the arts; art and literature; liberal arts
Judea (southern Palestine); Jews
Europe and America; the West
enhancement (e.g. of national prestige); raising; heightening; promotion
festival; feast; carnival
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
international; diplomatic intercourse
go that far; to that extent
to some extent; to a certain extent