diffusion; spread; popularization; promulgation; familiarization
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
tune (melody, piece of music)
in succession; one by one
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
way (of doing); manner; method; means
student in a higher grade; upperclassman
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
discovery; detection; finding
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to step forward; to volunteer
intersection (of sets); common set
settlement; conclusion; summary
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
research publication; scholarly publication
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement