test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
selective; optional; alternative
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
circulation; dissemination
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
foolish; nonsensical; absurd; ridiculous; trifling
to satisfy oneself (by doing); to find relief (in doing)
a help; an aid; some assistance
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
shyness; bashfulness; shame
intelligence or information network
perversity; perverse person; antagonistic demon in Japanese folklore; demon under the feet of temple guardian statues
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
loss (of something); disadvantage; mistake; error; flaw; defect
additional; extraordinary; outside the norms; special case
heteronomy; subjection; subordination
admonition; commandment; sila (precept)
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
desperately; recklessly; rush headlong
book of (trade) secrets; secrets; study guide (to supplement a textbook); crib; key
demonstration; presentation; stage show; performance
retirement (from the world); seclusion
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
passing (an examination); making the grade
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
fight; battle; combat; struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
mastery; learning through experience; realization; realisation; comprehension
smallpox vaccination; inoculation against smallpox