Kaoyan Vocabulary

An enclosed device producing intense heat for heating or industrial use

To increase or make larger; to supplement

To protect from harm; a protective measure

A person who cuts hair and trims beards (n.); to cut someone's hair (v.)

To bet or take a risk for potential gain; a risky venture

Lively, quick, and energetic

To comfort someone in grief; a control panel or gaming unit

Willing to accept others' beliefs; able to withstand difficult conditions

Serious, dignified, and deeply sincere

To lift or throw with effort; a rising and falling motion

To ignore or show no concern for something; a lack of attention or care

A hunting dog; to persistently harass or pursue

To fear greatly; great fear or anxiety about something

A chemistry scientist; (British) a pharmacist or drugstore

A short oar for propelling a boat; to propel with a paddle

The set of letters used in writing a language, arranged in a fixed order

Writing done by hand; a person's characteristic style of writing

To contaminate with harmful substances; to corrupt

Lacking physical coordination or grace; not skillful or tactful; awkward to use or handle

Unique or extraordinary; the grammatical form referring to one person or thing

Pretending to have virtues or beliefs one does not actually hold

A series of wound loops; to wind into loops

To reach a conclusion by reasoning from evidence

A prisoner; held captive and unable to escape

An exact copy; to make a copy or repeat something

A pathogenic microorganism; the earliest stage of an organism; the origin of an idea

Showing uncontrollable emotion; extremely funny

A ship, truck, or aircraft for transporting bulk liquids

Friendship and community among a group; a research grant

To flow over the edge of a container; excess that spills over

A porous material used for washing; to clean with a sponge; to live off others

To be enough or adequate for a need

Not allowing light to pass through; unclear or hard to understand

A threat or source of danger; to threaten or intimidate

Unable to feel physically or emotionally; to cause loss of sensation

A refrigerator; an appliance for keeping food cold

To lose strength or hesitate; to speak or move unsteadily

Unnecessary worry or excitement over trivial matters; to worry or fret excessively

To cause someone to feel deeply ashamed or lose self-respect

The width of something; the wide range or scope of knowledge or ability

No longer existing or living; having died out completely

A cabinet with shelves for storing food or dishes

A driving force or stimulus that encourages progress

Softened or subdued in sound, colour, or expression

A boy or young man

Having no useful result; completely ineffective or pointless

The intestines; the deep interior of something

Clearly visible and attracting attention