all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
in contrast to ...; unlike ...; while ...; whereas ...
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
ecstatic; ecstatically; splitting headache
stir-fry; fried food (cooked in wok, frying pan, etc.)
cicada; locust; small-sized pulley
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
infotainment television program; TV gossip show; (tabloid) talk show; talk show featuring discussion of current news, etc.
(TV or radio) entertainer; television personality; talent; skill; talent (ancient unit of weight and currency)
hot topic; talk of the town
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments