Kaoyan Vocabulary

Speed or urgency, often with carelessness; to hurry

A full-size symphony orchestra; devoted to music

A flat-bladed digging tool; the black suit in playing cards; to dig with a spade

At or toward the front; the front part of something

Feeling anxious or worried about a future event

To remove impurities; to cleanse from sin

A false reason used to hide one's true purpose; an excuse

Sharp, ironic language used to mock or show contempt

A severe storm with heavy snow and strong winds

The quality of being useless or producing no result

Steady persistence in pursuing a goal despite difficulty

The use of machines to perform tasks automatically

A speech sound or letter made with an open vocal tract, e.g. a, e, i, o, u

A small printed information sheet; to distribute such sheets

Pleasant and enjoyable; willing to agree or consent

To make more compact or concise; to change from gas to liquid

A narrow bay or cove; an opening for entry

A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea, used as a basic part of speech

To turn away from an established course or norm

To continue steadfastly despite difficulty or discouragement

To reply sharply to a criticism; a sharp or witty comeback

An African animal with black and white stripes

Providing additional support; supplementary

Failing to take proper care; careless

A list of sources or books cited in a work or related to a subject

Following as a consequence; something that results from something else

A political community or federation of self-governing states

Hard-working and persistent

A cylindrical container with a handle for carrying liquids; a bucket

Happening immediately with no delay

A condition of too few red blood cells, causing fatigue and pallor

To be of use or benefit; practical effect or use

Believing in or influenced by superstitions

To mock or ridicule with contempt

A young unmarried woman; first or initial

To correct an error or put an undesirable situation right

A person who sells food and household goods

A light snack or drink; something that restores energy

Warm and friendly in manner; a sweet concentrated fruit drink

A rapid writing system using symbols; an abbreviated method

Willing to follow commands; compliant

A pole with a flat blade used to row a boat; to row

Regardless of conditions or circumstances

A man who participates in sports or shows good sportsmanship

Tiny water drops condensed on cool surfaces from the air

The ability to see; vision

Writing materials such as paper and envelopes

The ability to decide wisely; an opinion; a court ruling