Hyper Efficient _ Chapter 11

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

 

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Here is a list of advanced vocabulary from Chapter 11 of Hyper Efficient.

 

radius / electric / obscure / gargantuan / garrulous / prodigy / ubiquitous / stationary / encumbers / trawl / superfluous / ambivalent / befuddled / sift / oscillate / truncated / amphetamines / risk-averse / replenish

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Radius (/RAY-dee-uhs/) - 반지름, 반경
Meaning: The distance from the center of a circle to any point on its edge.
Have you ever measured the radius of a circular object?
How does the radius of a planet affect its gravity?
Can a city’s influence extend beyond a certain radius?

 

Obscure (/uhb-SKYOOR/) - 잘 알려지지 않은, 애매한
Meaning: Not well known; difficult to understand.
Have you ever come across an obscure historical fact?
Why do some artists remain obscure despite their talent?
Can an obscure rule affect the outcome of a game?

 

Gargantuan (/gar-GAN-choo-uhn/) - 거대한
Meaning: Extremely large or massive.
What’s the most gargantuan meal you’ve ever eaten?
Can a gargantuan project be completed by a small team?
Why do some companies have gargantuan headquarters?

 

Garrulous (/GAR-uh-luhs/) - 수다스러운
Meaning: Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.
Do you know someone who is naturally garrulous?
Can being garrulous be beneficial in social situations?
How do teachers handle garrulous students in class?

 

Prodigy (/PRAH-duh-jee/) - 천재, 신동
Meaning: A young person with exceptional talent or ability.
Have you ever met a child prodigy?
What skills are most associated with prodigies?
Can prodigies struggle with social interactions?

 

Ubiquitous (/yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs/) - 어디에나 있는
Meaning: Present everywhere at the same time.
Why is smartphone use so ubiquitous today?
Can a trend become ubiquitous in just a few months?
What’s an example of a ubiquitous technology in modern life?

 

Stationary (/STAY-shuh-ner-ee/) - 움직이지 않는
Meaning: Not moving or changing.
Why is it difficult to hit a stationary target in some sports?
Can a stationary lifestyle lead to health problems?
How do security cameras capture both stationary and moving objects?

 

Encumbers (/en-KUHM-berz/) - 방해하다, 부담을 주다
Meaning: To burden or make movement or progress difficult.
How does carrying too much luggage encumber a traveler?
Can too many responsibilities encumber productivity?
Why do some people feel encumbered by expectations?

 

Trawl (/trawl/) - 대대적으로 검색하다, 저인망으로 잡다
Meaning: To search through a large amount of information; to catch fish with a net.
Have you ever had to trawl through emails for important information?
Why do fishing boats use large trawl nets?
Can journalists trawl social media for breaking news?

 

Superfluous (/soo-PUR-floo-uhs/) - 불필요한
Meaning: More than what is needed; unnecessary.
Do you think some meetings are superfluous?
Can superfluous details make a story less engaging?
How can companies avoid producing superfluous waste?

 

Ambivalent (/am-BIV-uh-luhnt/) - 양면적인 감정을 가진
Meaning: Having mixed or conflicting feelings about something.
Have you ever felt ambivalent about a big decision?
Why do people feel ambivalent about change?
Can ambivalent emotions affect decision-making?

 

Befuddled (/bih-FUHD-uhld/) - 혼란스러운, 당황한
Meaning: Confused or unable to think clearly.
Have you ever been befuddled by a difficult question?
Can too much information leave someone feeling befuddled?
How do teachers help students who are befuddled by a lesson?

 

Sift (/sift/) - 면밀히 조사하다, 체로 거르다
Meaning: To examine something carefully; to separate finer particles from coarser ones.
Have you ever had to sift through a long document for key details?
Why do bakers sift flour before using it?
Can scientists sift through data to find useful patterns?

 

Oscillate (/OS-uh-layt/) - 왔다 갔다 하다, 진동하다
Meaning: To swing back and forth or fluctuate between different states.
Why do some people oscillate between different opinions?
Can a fan oscillate to cool a larger area?
How does a pendulum oscillate in a predictable pattern?

 

Truncated (/TRUHNG-kay-tid/) - 잘린, 단축된
Meaning: Shortened by having a part cut off.
Have you ever seen a truncated version of a book or movie?
Why do some social media posts appear truncated?
Can a conversation feel awkward if it’s abruptly truncated?

 

Amphetamines (/am-FET-uh-meenz/) - 암페타민 (각성제의 일종)

Meaning: A type of stimulant drug that affects the nervous system.
Why are amphetamines sometimes prescribed for ADHD?
Can amphetamines have serious side effects?
How do amphetamines impact focus and energy levels?

 

Risk-averse (/risk-uh-VURS/) - 위험을 피하려는
Meaning: Avoiding risk or preferring safer choices.
Are you more risk-averse or willing to take chances?
Why are some investors risk-averse when making financial decisions?
Can being too risk-averse limit personal growth?

 

Replenish (/ri-PLEN-ish/) - 보충하다
Meaning: To refill or restore something that has been used up.
How often do you replenish your water supply?
Can a short nap replenish your energy?
Why is it important to replenish nutrients after exercise?

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A story using the words above

 

In an obscure town, a gargantuan tree with a wide radius stood. A garrulous man spoke of a prodigywho once harnessed electric power. Villagers, befuddled, began to sift through old tales. A risk-averse fisherman decided to trawl the river, finding superfluous items and amphetamines, leaving him ambivalent. Suddenly, the tree’s branches began to oscillate, and the air grew stationary. Realizing the tree was dying, they worked to replenish the soil, freeing its encumbered roots and uncovering truncated artifacts. The ubiquitous magic of the tree was saved.

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