quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
to call each other; to call out to one another
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
to gather momentum; to gather strength; (for a trend) to reach a peak
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
easily bored; quick to lose interest; fickle; capricious
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
support; backing; aid; assistance
war; fighting; fierce competition
arbitration; intercession; mediation
mediation; agency; agent; mediator; middleman; go-between
advocate (of a theory or principle); ideologist; -ist (i.e. adherent to a belief system); (arch.) socialist; (arch.) communist
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
landing place (for aircraft); common ground; compromise; agreement
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
portable shrine (carried in festivals); palanquin; buttocks; lower back
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
around the world; throughout the world
reconciliation (between warring nations); (making of) peace
bitter enemies in the same boat; rivals finding themselves together by chance
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
conclusion; execution (of a contract); entering (into treaty); fastening (as in a joint)
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
war; battle; match; game; competition
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
world conquest; world domination; taking over the world