Kaoyan Vocabulary

A loose flat piece attached at one edge; to move up and down or back and forth

Having a strong, severe, or extreme effect

A goodbye at parting; a final departure

The arrival or first appearance of something important

A stitched join in fabric; a layer of coal or mineral

To pierce with a stinger causing pain; a wound or sharp pain from a sting

A fault or weakness in someone or something

Not working or occupied; to spend time doing nothing; (of an engine) to run out of gear

Natural landscape; stage backdrops and props

Alluring beauty or charm; to enchant

The state of being alone; a deserted place

A unit of length equal to 2.54 cm; to move very slowly

Of little importance or value; insignificant

A hard, white, translucent ceramic material made by firing kaolin at high temperatures; objects made from this material

A severe shortage of food causing widespread starvation

To sadden someone by failing to meet their expectations

To become or make hard or emotionally tough

A small plastic case containing magnetic tape for recording or playing audio or video

An alphabetical list of names and addresses; a computer folder

A place where someone lives; a home

Honest and direct; to send mail free of charge

To obstruct or slow down progress; located at the rear

A book with a flexible paper cover

The science of planning and following a route; maritime travel

A paste for coating walls; an adhesive bandage; to coat or cover thickly

Deviating from what is typical or normal

To thrive and be successful

Moving or directed toward a lower level

Excessively emotional or nostalgic; appealing to tender feelings

The combination of elements into a whole; chemical production from simpler substances

Including everything or everyone within a range

On or near the surface only; lacking depth or thoroughness

A short burst of breath or smoke; to emit puffs; to pant

To interpret something incorrectly

A short pleasure trip or outing

A long green vegetable with crisp white flesh

Adequate and meeting requirements

Legally responsible; likely or prone to something

An instrument for magnifying very small objects

A long pole with a sharp tip used as a weapon; to pierce with such a weapon

Any day of the week that is not the weekend

A dormitory building or room for students

Extra time worked beyond regular hours; extra pay for such work; an extra period of play

A vertical shaft carrying smoke out of a building

Of or relating to the side; sideways

To pass on information or signals; a system of taking turns or replacing

A self-service meal; to strike or batter repeatedly

To run slowly for exercise; a gentle nudge