This week's topic is: Kyoto World Heritage Part II: 3 Shrines and a Castle
Word definitions
modest (adj.): of limited size, luxuriousness, or scale; not boastful
chunk (n.): a sizeable piece of something
worship (v.): show adoration and respect to a god or important person/animal
crest (n.): symbol representing a family, clan, or other group
procession (n.): a slower-paced parade, usually as part of a religious event
fortifications (n.): defensive structures (such as castle walls, archer towers, or moats – see below)
moat (n.): a wide ditch around a castle, usually filled with water
intertwined (adj.): closely connected
feat (n.): a (difficult) accomplishment, an achievement
make up for (v.): compensate, do/have in replacement for something lost, damaged, or lacking