Dress Shoes

Typically brown or black shoes to be worn at formal events. They are widely used in dance, for parties, and for special occasions, but are worn by some as their standard daily shoes.

Dress shoes are typically contrasted to athletic shoes.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011

Dumplings

Cooked balls of dough. They are based on flour, potatoes or bread, and may include meat, fish, vegetables, or sweets. They may be cooked by boiling, steaming, simmering, frying, or baking. They may have a filling, or there may be other ingredients mixed into the dough.

Dumplings are delicious.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011

Caramel

A sweet beige to dark-brown confection made by heating sugar.

Caramel candy is a soft, chewy candy made by boiling a mixture of milk or cream, sugar, butter, and vanilla flavoring.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

Bonbons

Can refer to any of several types of sweets, especially small candies enrobed in chocolate.

The first reports of bonbons come from the 17th century, when they were made at the French royal court.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

Hanbok

A traditional type of Korean dress. Often characterized by vibrant colors and simple lines without pockets. Hanbok is worn as semi-formal or formal wear during traditional festivals and celebrations.

Hanbok is one of the most beautiful traditional dresses in the world.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 31, 2011

Precocious

Unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development.

He is a precocious child.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011

Dokdo

A group of small islets in the East Sea. Although claimed by both Korea and Japan the Dokdo islets are currently administered by the Republic of Korea. By the way, I am neither Korean nor Japanese and am thus free from bias.

Dokdo is South Korean territory. Simple as that.

by CrosswordPuzzle October 28, 2011