| A | B |
| analects | Selections from or parts of a literary work or group of work |
| overt | Open and observable; not hidden, concealed, or secret |
| calligraphy | The art of fine handwriting |
| porcelain | A hard, white, translucent ceramic made by firing a pure clay and then glazing it with variously colored fusible materials, china |
| prestige | The level of respect at which one is regarded by others, honor |
| parable | A simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson |
| mulberry | a tree with edible blackberry-like fruit |
| swelter | Be uncomfortably hot. |
| pungent | Having a sharply strong taste or smell |