Atomic Habits _ Chapter 8

Book Discussion Class (Teacher: Marie Claire) : https://englishbookclub.tistory.com/5

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Chapter Summary

 

 

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Here is a list of advanced vocabulary from Chapter 8 of Atomic Habits.

Herring Gulls / Peck / Elicits / Frenzy / Paleolithic / Potent / Gooeyness / Enticing / Aversion / Attainment / Accumbent / Precede / Burpees

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키위오픽 : 네이버 스마트스토어

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Herring Gulls (/HER-ing guhls/) – 청어 갈매기
Meaning: A common species of large seagulls often found near coastlines.
Have you ever had food stolen by herring gulls at the beach?
Why do you think herring gulls are so good at adapting to city life?

 

Peck (/pek/) – 쪼다, 쪼아 먹다
Meaning: To strike or bite with a beak or to nibble at food.
Do you eat your meals quickly, or do you peck at your food slowly?
Have you ever been pecked by a bird or seen one pecking aggressively?

 

Elicits (/ih-LIS-its/) – 끌어내다, 유발하다
Meaning: To bring out a reaction or response.
What’s a song or movie that elicits strong emotions in you?
Does a compliment elicit happiness, or do you feel awkward receiving praise?

 

Frenzy (/FREN-zee/) – 광란, 열광
Meaning: A state of wild excitement or chaos.
Have you ever seen a shopping frenzy during a big sale?
When was the last time you got caught up in a fun frenzy?

 

Paleolithic (/pay-lee-oh-LITH-ik/) – 구석기 시대의
Meaning: Related to the early Stone Age.
Do you think Paleolithic humans were healthier than modern humans?
If you could bring one modern item to the Paleolithic era, what would it be?

 

Potent (/POH-tuhnt/) – 강력한, 강한
Meaning: Having great power, influence, or effect.
Do you prefer mild or potent flavors in food?
What’s the most potent memory from your childhood?

 

Gooeyness (/GOO-ee-ness/) – 끈적끈적함
Meaning: The quality of being soft and sticky.
Do you love the gooeyness of melted cheese, or do you find it too messy?
What’s your favorite gooey dessert—chocolate lava cake or marshmallows?

 

Enticing (/en-TY-sing/) – 유혹적인, 매력적인
Meaning: Attractive or tempting.
What food has the most enticing smell that you can’t resist?
What’s the most enticing vacation destination on your bucket list?

 

Aversion (/uh-VUR-zhun/) – 혐오, 반감
Meaning: A strong dislike or unwillingness toward something.
Do you have a strong aversion to any specific food?
What’s a common aversion people have that you don’t understand?

 

Attainment (/uh-TAYN-muhnt/) – 성취, 달성
Meaning: The act of achieving a goal.
What’s the biggest attainment in your life so far?
What’s an attainment you’re working toward right now?

 

Accumbent (/uh-KUHM-buhnt/) – 기대 누운, 몸을 기댄
Meaning: Reclining or leaning back in a relaxed posture.
Do you prefer sitting upright or being accumbent while reading?
When was the last time you felt completely accumbent and relaxed?

 

Precede (/pri-SEED/) – 앞서다, 선행하다
Meaning: To come before something in time or order.
Do you think a long warm-up should always precede a workout?
Have you ever had an instinct that preceded an event happening?

 

Burpees (/BUR-pees/) – 버피 테스트 (운동)
Meaning: A full-body exercise involving squats, jumps, and push-ups.
Do you love or hate burpees during a workout?
How many burpees do you think you could do in one minute?

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A story using the words above

 

The Herring Gulls pecked at the sand, causing a frenzy as more birds joined in. Their behavior elicits memories of the Paleolithic era, where survival was all about potent instincts.

A child, drawn by the enticing smell of food, touched the gooeyness of melted cheese but quickly showed an aversion to it. Nearby, someone celebrated the attainment of a fitness goal, lying accumbent on the grass after a set of burpees. They knew the effort would precede their progress.

 

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