Vocabulary

relation; relative

human trafficking; slave trade

humanism; humanitarianism

popularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect

growth (to maturity); being brought up; growing up; raising

marriage; wedding

full dress; formal dress; uniform

main temple; main building of a shrine

sacred scripture; sacred book; holy book; holy writings

voiceprint

Western person; Westerner

hydrocyanic acid; prussic acid; hydrogen cyanide

bronze

tranquility; tranquillity; calmness; serenity; quietness

soap

responsibility; liability; blame

integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor

advance guard; vanguard

exceedingly; extremely; very many; indeed

war damage; ravages of war; horrors of war

stern

hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter

opening fully

Zen (Buddhism)

series (of publications); library (set of books)

manipulation; puppet

getting up early; early rising

perception; sensing; noticing

reef

trachea; windpipe

readiness; preparedness; attitude

era

sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife)

old friend; old pal

giant

refusal; rejection

innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart

forthcoming publication; to be published soon; coming soon; in preparation

look of the sky (esp. of bad weather); weather

cotton gloves; working gloves