Vocabulary

apology

mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly

starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part

commander-in-chief; supreme commander

hegemony; leadership; initiative

to take; to pick up; to grab; to catch; to hold

board of directors

protection; defense; defence

item; event

congratulations; felicitations; best wishes

making a round trip; going and returning; coming and going

to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for

roof

hot spring

warm; mild; temperate

temperature

above anything else; above all; more than anything

sense of values; values; value system

housework; domestic chores

cargo; freight

past; after

haze (esp. in spring); mist

revision (of a rule, price, etc.); alteration; change

all; everyone; everybody

release (of information, documents, etc.); disclosure; display

establishment; opening; setting up; inauguration

foreign currency; foreign money; foreign exchange

outside (e.g. of a building); exterior

(on the) street

subject (of study); course of study

(university) president; chancellor; principal; provost

practical use; application; making good use of; putting to good use; capitalizing on

being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

can; tin

liver

implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment

after this; from now on; hereafter

still; as yet; as of old

request; commission; entrusting (with a matter)

immigration; emigration