sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
in all; in total; collectively; in addition; besides; at the same time
to get high (on drugs); to trip; to slur one's words (as a result of taking sleeping pills, etc.); to lose one's wits (due to lack of sleep, etc.); to space out
standard value; reference value; nominal value
so what!; who gives a damn?
to inflate (figures); to jack up (e.g. a score); to pad
stilts (for walking); hobby horse
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
lonely person; someone who easily succumbs to loneliness
air transport; air lift; airlift
double role; one person playing two roles; wearing two hats
playing dead; feigning death; playing possum
near oneself; close to one; familiar
to come for the first time; to become for the first time
nomination (of a person to a position); selection; election; assignment; appointment
Rudolf; Rudolff; Rudolfo; Rudolph
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.; upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
intellectual curiosity; out of curiosity; inquisitiveness
bacterium; bacteria; germ
to be reflected in a mirror
hegemony; leadership; initiative
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
grand; magnificent; majestic; great; sublime
to be rearranged or transposed
seventeenth day of the month; seventeen days
carving; engraving; sculpture; tattoo