commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
origin; birthplace; descent; lineage; ancestry
to yell; to shout; to scream; to bawl
to become possible; to become able to (do)
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
huge sum (esp. of money); enormous sum; massive amount
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
main question; real issue at hand
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
to be prolonged; to drag on
leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)
absentmindedness; peace of mind
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
foothold; footing; position; standing; ground
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
freezing; turning into ice; freezing; locking up; freezing (in one's tracks); frieze (part of an entablature between the architrave and the cornice)
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
the very best; excellent; superb
power plant; power station
vast; huge; immense; malva nut (Sterculia lychnophora)
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
the real world; reality; the actual world
useless; vain; aimless; idle
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
unique; individual; original; unusual
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
full use; extensive use; complete utilization
discord; disharmony; false note; being out of tune
going round in circles; game of cat and mouse; pointless and repetitive back-and-forth; itachigokko; Japanese children's game
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
wonderful; astounding; marvellous