Topic: Japanese Masks
putting a face to the face
Word definitions
praise (v.): give words of approval or admiration
unmask (v.): reveal how something (or who someone) really is
ritual (n.): a part of a religious ceremony; a repeated set of actions
vibe (n.): a feeling or atmosphere created by someone/something
carve (v.): cut into a material to shape it or to draw/write on it
take into account (v.): consider something when taking action or making decisions
deity (n.): a god (usually of a religion that has many of them)
exaggerated (adj.): expressed as being much bigger or more impressive than reality
mythological (adj.): related to stories about gods, legendary heroes, etc.
creature (n.): a living thing (animal or something strange)
add to the mix (idiom): include in a group or situation
interlude (n.): a break / something more relaxing happening between things
ogre (n.): a mythological monster, often described as a large, violent humanoid
moustache (n.): facial hair growing above the mouth
beard (n.): facial hair on the chin and cheeks
foe (n.): enemy, opponent
intimidating (adj.): causing fear or nervousness
mask (v.): hide something (so it doesn’t get noticed)