civil rights movement (esp. American)
literally; to the letter; literal
numerical control; network computer
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
Japanese royal fern (Osmunda japonica); Asian royal fern; flowering fern
one's own house; own; personal; autologous
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
armaments; military preparations
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
the free world (historically as opposed to the Communist bloc)
institutionalization (of a practice); systematization; systematic implementation
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
unreliable; undependable; untrustworthy; not to be counted on
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
integration; unification; unity; combination; consolidation; synthesis
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
mincing; cutting; rapping (a percussion instrument); beating; shredded tobacco; interval
rejection; expulsion; boycott; ostracism
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
guaranteed; certified; warranty included
progress; advance; improvement; development
on the way; en route; in the process of (development, construction, etc.); in the middle of
defect; deficiency; imperfection; Yours in haste
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)