This week's topic is: Kyoto World Heritage, Part I: The Temples
Vocabulary:
boast (v.): be proud of having something
talk about oneself with excessive pride
listing (n.): something on a list
the list itself; feat (n.): a difficult or impressive achievement
sect (n.): a sub-group of a religion (often one that has broken off the main religion)
secluded (adj.): removed or taken away by water or other liquid
monastery (n.): a place where people dedicated to a religion live (often separated from society)
a.k.a.: (also known as) having as another name/title
itinerary (n.): a plan of a journey, including the route and what is planned along the route
layman (n.): a ‘normal’ person without special education or training on the topic