taking an examination (esp. for entrance to a school or university)
to the previous extent; as much as previously; as much as one used to
deadline; closing; closing (a door, window, etc.); cofferdam
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
must; should; will (surely); be bound to; will (do); shall
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
to kill; to beat to death
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
working without pay; free service; work for nothing
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red
NEET (young person not in education, employment or training)
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
hello; good day; good afternoon
good news; happy news; glad tidings
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
effectiveness; efficacy; efficaciousness
unevenness (e.g. in quality); inconstancy; variation; dispersion; scatter; spread
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
being dead drunk; drunken stupor
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
with a light pull; with a gentle tug; with a small motion
flabby; limp; soft and pliable
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
slim; slender; slight; delicate
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal