apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
general review (e.g. of one's lessons); dress rehearsal
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
very; very much; greatly; considerably; highly; exceedingly
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end; after all
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
report card; result sheet
message; informative matter
graded on N steps; scored out of N
to pile up; to accumulate
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture; desk study
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
participation; joining; entry
minimum; at the very least
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
in case of; at that time; at this time
to fix; to settle; to standardize; constant; definite; uniform
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to shame the name (of); to blot the reputation (of)
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
management studies; business administration (study of)
something; some kind of; for some reason
everything; anything; nothing
stature; body height; one's means; one's status; one's ability
question collection; problem collection; problem set; workbook
shoe rack (at an entrance); shoe cupboard; shoe cubby
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing
moisture; humidity; dampness
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
to choke; to have trouble breathing
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to erase all trace of something
scene; sight; scenario; setting
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)