to profit; to benefit (from); to benefit (someone or something); to be beneficial to; to make good use of; to take advantage of
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
(physical) growth; development
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
although I say; although one might say; although called
(period of) a year; during the era (of)
barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
alumnus (alumnae); graduate; former member of an organization; former inhabitant (country, region, etc.)
wigless head; head of natural hair; intelligence; comprehension; smarts
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
to open (one's eyes) wide
obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of); getting; purchase
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
relief; aid; help; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
dignity; eminent; high ranking; high-order (digit, bit, etc.)
several years; a few years
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
teaching body; group of lecturers; instructors
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
regular (periodic) examination
graduation examination; graduation test
results; record; grades; marks
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
very rich person; the super rich
(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher
how many years; how long; what year
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect