Vocabulary

free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control

views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect; insight

verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words

lacquer ware; lacquerware; lacquer work; lacquerwork

actual demand; user demand

true story

realism; depicting realistically; representing accurately

to be boiled down

stew; hodgepodge

to be rejuvenated; to feel young again

bishop (Orthodox, Anglican, etc.)

main clause; main part (of a piece of writing)

narrow; small; cramped

handicrafts

achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service

to let go of; to release; to drop

breastfeeding; nursing; suckling

imprisonment

government treasurer

risky; dangerous; hazardous; perilous; close (e.g. game); narrow (e.g. victory)

to guess; to sense; to presume; to judge

paltry amount of money; cheapness; worthlessness

comedian; actor who plays comic roles

parade float; festival float

mountain's surface; bare surface of a mountain

brutal; cruel; merciless; ruthless; cold-blooded

for work; in a manner related to work

the street; the town

form of a character (e.g. simplified, traditional)

to elevate; to raise; to lift up

timetable (esp. a weekly school timetable); schedule

time; hour; season

porcelain; china; chinaware

self-respect; esteem; self-importance; pride

literacy rate

honest; steady

one's younger brother

manuscript (book); written copy of a book; codex; transcription; copying

young; youthful

protection; safeguard