Vocabulary

to use up; to squander

pure literature; belles-lettres

cruiser (warship)

to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for

commerce and industry

omission; leaving out

pity; sympathy; compassion; mercy

love affair; liaison

feeler; tentacle; antenna

to eat into

comfortable; carefree

bed; berth; crib; cot; bedroom

newcomer; tyro

new theory

sincerity; true heart; devotion

nervous disorder; neurosis

ancient time; age of the gods; mythological age

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

orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim

full dress; formal dress; uniform

main temple; main building of a shrine

by nature; by birth; naturally; natural; innate

fine; minute; detailed; meticulous; precise

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