abbreviation; omission; outline; gist; plan; strategy
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
clanging; empty; deserted
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
second-year student; biennial
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
late at night; at a late hour
supper; night meal; late-night snack; "fourth meal"; midnight snack
school of one's (first, second) choice
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
openly; in public; without caring what others think
newly appointed; inaugural
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
to get accustomed to using
automatic teller machine; ATM; asynchronous transfer mode; ATM; anti-tank missile; ATM
bridal costume; wedding dress
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
unveiling; debut; introduction
to intend; to be sure that
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
meanwhile; in the meantime
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
private tutor; coach; governess