Anise
An aromatic plant with seeds used for cooking and also for flavoring an alcoholic liqueur of the same name
Congee
A porridge made with rice used in Chinese cooking
Depleted
Reduced in number or quantity
Dowry
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband
Exquisite
Extremely beautiful or delicate
Extensive
Covering a large area of space or time
Filial
Of or die from a daughter or son
Frivolous
Not having a serious purpose or value
Infractions
Violations or infringements
Insulin
A hormone produced by the pancreas
Missionary
A person doing work with a church or mission
Mao Jacket
A high-collared jacket in the style of that worn by Chairman Mao Tse Tung
Scoffed
Spoke derisively especially about a serious subject
Spinster
An unmarried woman
Stallion
An un-neutered male horse used for breeding
Straitjacket
Restrictive garment or measures
Ulterior
Hidden in the background, secret