lack of innovation; stupidity
contraction; shrinking; shrinkage; constriction; deflation
as far as the eye can see
ghastly; gruesome; appalling; lurid
three dimensions; 3D; 3-D; real world; IRL; in real life
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
fanatic; fanatic believer; zealot
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
memory; memory; recollection; remembrance
to sift out; to screen or eliminate (candidates)
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
superintendent; director; curator; chief librarian
hacking; hacking (basketball, rugby, etc.); fouling
Internet Protocol address; IP address
to calculate; to compute; to deduce; to infer; to conclude
telecommunications equipment; communication device
Pentecost; Whitsunday; Shavuot
terminus; terminal; end edge
being somewhat excited (agitated)
to amuse oneself; to make merry
science; learning; scholarship; arts and sciences; academic pursuits
three persons; three parties
preparatory phase; preparatory period
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
electronization; digitization; computerization
historic landmark; historic site; historic remains
personal; individual; private
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
full view; plain sight; completely visible
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon