Vocabulary

prosperity; thriving; flourishing

cooked rice

tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play

criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach

suffering (from a disaster); being hit (by an earthquake, typhoon, etc.); falling victim (to)

being bombed

vote; ballot

surface

absence

association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

riches; wealth; fortune

cloth; fabric; material; textile

site; plot; lot; grounds

father and mother; parents

dancing; dance

side effect; adverse reaction

good fortune; happiness; blessing; good luck

composite; combined; complex

foolishness; silliness; stupidity; folly

buying; shopping

linkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction

big mouth; mouth opened wide

secession from a political party

party conference; party council

national armed forces

autumn of last year; fall of last year

the industrial world

popularity; favour; favor; reception

fundamental principles; main lines

this place; here

direction; district; area; direction (bound for)

signal; signalling; signaling; traffic light

corner; edge

doctor; physician

reservation; appointment; booking; advance order

(bank) balance; remainder; balance

younger sister

sumo wrestler; rikishi

archipelago; chain of islands

(romantic) love