Atomic Habits _ Chapter 14

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

 

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Here is a list of advanced vocabulary from Chapter 14 of Atomic Habits.

Concocted / Sawmill / Mulled Over / Predicament / Tug

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Concocted (/kuhn-KOK-tid/) - 꾸며낸
Meaning: Made up or invented, especially something complex or imaginative.
What’s the most creative concoction you’ve ever made?
Can you think of a time when someone concocted a story?
Why do people concoct stories in certain situations?

 

Sawmill (/SAWM-il/) - 제재소
Meaning: A place where logs are cut into timber or planks.
Have you ever visited a sawmill?
What kind of work do you think happens at a sawmill?
Why do you think sawmills are important for construction?

 

Mulled Over (/muhl-d oh-ver/) - 깊이 생각하다
Meaning: To think about something carefully, often for a long time.
What’s a decision you’ve mulled over for a long time?
How do you usually mull over big decisions?
Why is it important to mull things over before making choices?

 

Predicament (/pri-DIK-uh-muhnt/) - 곤경
Meaning: A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
What’s the most challenging predicament you’ve faced recently?
How do you get out of a predicament when you’re stuck?
Can a predicament sometimes lead to unexpected opportunities?

 

Tug (/tuhg/) - 당기다
Meaning: To pull something with a sharp or sudden movement.
What’s something you’ve tugged on recently?
Have you ever felt a tug on your emotions?
Why do you think tugging is used to describe strong feelings?

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A story using the words above

 

Jake concocted a plan to explore the old sawmill by the woods. As he mulled over the risks, he found himself in a predicament—the door was stuck. With a hard tug, it finally opened, revealing a treasure trove of forgotten tools.

 

 

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