This week's topic is: Kyoto Ceramics
Vocabulary:
shy away from (v.): avoid because you are afraid or worried
fragile (adj.): breaks easily
umbrella term (n.): a word describing several different things
vicinity (n): the area around something
set apart (v.): differentiate; make something seem different; set up shop (v.): start a new shop/business; top-shelf (adj.): luxury, high-end
earthenware (n.): pottery made from baked clay
abbreviated (adj.): shortened (like applications → apps)
far beyond: exceeding by a lot
kiln (n.): a high temperature oven for baking ceramics
durable (adj.): tough