Book Discussion Class (Teacher: Marie Claire) : https://englishbookclub.tistory.com/5
Chapter Summary
Here is a list of advanced vocabulary from Chapter 9 of Atomic Habits.
prodigy / atypical / grueling / exert / splurge / mutant / legions / ruse / medallions / vain
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Prodigy (/PROH-dih-jee/) – 신동
Meaning: A young person with exceptional talent or ability.
Has anyone ever called you a prodigy in any field?
What’s the most impressive prodigy you’ve ever heard about?
Atypical (/ay-TIP-ih-kuhl/) – 비정상적인
Meaning: Not typical or usual.
What’s an atypical hobby you have that others might find interesting?
Do you prefer to follow typical trends, or do you enjoy doing atypical things?
Grueling (/GROO-ling/) – 힘든
Meaning: Extremely tiring and demanding.
What’s the most grueling workout you’ve ever done?
Have you ever been through a grueling task that pushed you to your limits?
Exert (/ig-ZURT/) – (힘을) 쓰다
Meaning: To put forth effort or energy.
What’s something you’ve had to exert a lot of effort on lately?
How do you stay motivated to exert yourself when tasks get tough?
Splurge (/splurj/) – (돈을) 낭비하다
Meaning: To spend money freely or extravagantly.
When was the last time you splurged on something just for yourself?
What’s something you’d splurge on if money wasn’t a concern?
Mutant (/MYOO-tuhnt/) – 돌연변이
Meaning: A creature or being with abnormal characteristics due to mutation.
Do you think there are any creatures in real life that could be considered mutants?
What’s your favorite mutant character in movies or comics?
Legions (/LEE-juhnz/) – 대군
Meaning: Large numbers of people or things.
Have you ever seen legions of people at a concert or event?
What’s something that could gather legions of fans or followers?
Ruse (/ROOZ/) – 책략
Meaning: A trick or strategy used to deceive.
What’s the most clever ruse you’ve ever pulled off?
Can you think of a ruse in a movie or TV show that you found brilliant?
Medallions (/mi-DAL-yuhnz/) – 메달, 훈장
Meaning: A large, usually decorative medal or coin.
Have you ever received a medallion or award for something?
What’s the most meaningful medallion or medal you would want to receive?
Vain (/VAYN/) – 자만하는
Meaning: Having excessive pride in one’s appearance or abilities.
Do you think being vain is a positive or negative trait?
What’s something people can do to avoid being too vain about themselves?
A story using the words above
Once upon a time, there was a young prodigy named Leo who was known for his atypical talent in chess. He had a grueling training schedule, often exerting himself for hours to perfect his skills. One day, after weeks of intense practice, Leo decided to splurge on a new chess set made of gold and medallions, hoping it would bring him good luck. On the day of the tournament, Leo faced a tough opponent, a mutant player who used unusual strategies to confuse others. Despite the legions of fans cheering for him, Leo stayed calm and used a clever ruse to outsmart his opponent. In the end, Leo won the tournament, but he didn’t let it go to his head. Though the victory felt sweet, he wasn't vain about it, knowing that there was always more to learn.
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