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Topic: On Edge
Part II: Japanese Swords
Word definitions
so-called (adj.): known under this name/title/term; not worthy of this title
Japanophile (n.): one who especially admires and likes Japan or Japanese ways
wield (v.): hold and use a weapon or tool
charge (v.): rush towards and attack
cut to the chase (idiom): go / skip to the main point
romanticised (adj.): presented or described in an idealized, unrealistic way (AmE: romanticized)
last resort (n.): the final course of action – taken when all other ways fail
caste (n.): one of several different groups in societies where people are divided by social class
heirloom (n.): a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several genera-tions
painstakingly (adv.): involving great care and hard work
anti-cavalry (adj.): specialized in fighting against enemies on horseback
cavalry (n.): (in the past) soldiers who fought on horseback
militia (n.): a military force made up of non-professional soldiers
give/have an edge (idiom): give someone/something an advantage (often in a competi-tive situation)
