to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
head; chief; top student; head of the class; top seat; first desk (in orchestra)
award for distinguished service
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
stronghold (esp. of an enemy or opponent); inner citadel; bastion
mystery; mysteriousness; secret
treasury; treasure house; storehouse; treasure trove; rich source (of)
influence; clout; leverage
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
armed forces; military; troops
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
to entrust; to leave to a person
very rich person; the super rich
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
decorated cake; fancy cake
cheek rouge; blusher; blush
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
bulging; swelling (e.g. with water); loose-fitting or baggy (clothing); bubbling; foaming
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
make-up; makeup; cosmetics
dry and rough; desiccated; rustling
to be reflected in a mirror
(written) contract; agreement