to be associated (with); to be connected (with)
to have a talk; to tell a story
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
examination war; fiercely competitive university entrance examinations
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
study; diligence; discount; reduction
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
senior high school; high school
to conquer; to subjugate; to overcome
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
practice test; practice exam; mock exam
passing mark (examination); passing grade
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to give the stamp of approval
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
nothing but; none other than
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)