sensitive; fragile; feeble; indecisive
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
discussion; discourse; lecture; sermon
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
close; intimate; on good terms
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
take-out; take-away; carry-out
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
favorable review; favourable review
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
to sit down; to take a seat
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
sticking to; clinging to; adhesion; cohesion; agglutination