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This week's topic is: New Year’s in Japan - Part I
[Word definitions]
an array of: many kinds of; a wide range of
talisman (n.): something that is supposed to offer spiritual protection or healing
windsock (n.): a cloth cylinder (usually striped) used to show wind direction and strength
mandarin (n.): a smaller, flatter, sweeter, easier to peel type of orange (a mikan)
ulterior motives (n.): secret reasons for doing things (usually for your own benefit)
comprised of (v.): made up of, has as its parts (e.g. Japan is comprised of 47 prefectures)
evergreen (adj.): (for plants) has green leaves all year
by far (adv.): much more than others (also: by a long shot)
figurine (n.): a small statue or figure of something
Chinese zodiac (n.): a traditional 12-year system where an animal is assigned to each year
sacred (adj.): holy, of religious importance
pile up (v.): gradually increase in quantity
discreetly (adv.): carefully and without being too noticeable
