Vocabulary

stubborn and aloof

pedantry; display of one's learning; being of a pedantic disposition

beginning (developing into) a quarrel (a fight, an altercation)

brimming with vitality; full of vigor; full of life

full of energy; full of liveliness; full of pep

devolution; delegation of authority; transfer of power

inconsistency of speech and action; failing to act up to one's words; not practicing what one preaches

accepting (acknowledging) the reality

(following) a pragmatic (policy) line (approach)

abandonment of the status quo; destroying the status quo; overthrowing the present situation

grasping the present situation; having an accurate grasp of the situation

refusal to accept the present situation; denial of the existing situation; negation of the status quo

diversionary operations

demerit system; points-off system

dogged perseverance; untiring patience

sophism; sophistry; quibbling

perception through the six senses (of sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and consciousness)

fraudulent sale of worthless land (e.g. by overstating its future value)

luxurious and gorgeous; splendid; dazzling; magnificent

firm and solid; stout and durable

pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend

(person of) high rank and office (exalted station); persons in high positions

big-hearted and free-spirited; daring and uninhibited

sly and crafty

youthful and endearing; rosy-cheeked and sweet

dauntless and decisive; with fortitude and resolution

laxity in official discipline; public order being in disarray

permanent and immutable

(mutual) interaction; reciprocal action; interplay

state of ecstasy; state of rapture; trance; reverie

oracle bone script

good at socializing; sociability; being a good mixer

social circles; arena of (fashionable) society

bad at socializing; bad in social situation; being a bad mixer

high mountains and running water; the beauty of nature

undergo a complete change; turn over a new leaf

obstinate and self-assertive

attack as a form of defense; attacking (active) defense

fair and impartial; just and unselfish

behavioral principle; principle (value) governing one's conduct