appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
common soldier; private; rank and file; small fry; underling
plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich
classical form of martial art
high brow; broad forehead
Vladimir; Vladimir (Russia); Vladimirskaya
nth generation; nth (person to occupy a position, e.g. president)
present post; current office; (an) incumbent
president (of a nation); big man; boss; buddy
KGB (former Soviet Union intelligence agency)
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
self-defence (defense) (type of wrestling)
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
scary Russia; menacing Russia; dangerous Russia
even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
will (probably); intend (to do); will; should; ought to
platform truck; hand truck; trolley; (railway) truck; bogie; flatcar
connotation; comprehension; intension; inclusion; containment within
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
to use (as a tool) for one's own advantage; to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
glaring (eyes); piercing; penetrating
nylon track suit (when worn as street fashion); rattle-rattle; rustle-rustle; whisper-whisper
to take flight; to disappear
to be stingy (with); to skimp (on)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
laborer; labourer; blue-collar worker
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
zip fastener; slide fastener; Zipper (tradename)
sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs