Topic: Kyoto Ceramics
traditional, modern, and even high-tech!
Word definitions
caste (n.): a fixed social group within a society based on birth
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
patchwork (n.): a thing composed of many different elements
frequent (v.): to visit somewhere often
in fact (phrase): used to emphasize what is said, especially something that is not expected
top-shelf (adj.): luxury, high-end
earthenware (n.): pottery made from baked clay
abbreviate (v.): shorten (e.g. applications → apps)
far beyond (adv.): exceeding by a lot
kiln (n.): a high temperature oven for baking ceramics
durable (adj.): tough; able to withstand pressure or damage
crack under pressure (idiom): give up or lose control because of pressure or stress