corrupt
involved in dishonest practices for personal gains
abolish
put an end to something
beget
bring something about or create something
spectacles
eyeglasses
cagey
guarded and reluctant to give information; secretive
primly
formally and respectably
coy
feigned shyness so as to be alluring
Manila
capital of the Philippines; a port city on the island of Luzon
Philippines
Southeast Asian country comprising 7,000 islands, historically colonized by Spain and ruled by the United States before achieving independence as a Republic in 1946
Filipino
a native or national of the Philippines
midriff
midsection of the torso; stomach
eligible
suitable as a partner in marriage
astonishment
extreme surprise
bouquet
assortment of flowers arranged together
honeymoon
a trip taken by a newly married couple after their wedding
cosmopolitan
involving people of different cultures
gleaming
brightly shining
vexation
annoyance
shabby
worn-out; in bad condition due to use
