Go As a River _ Chapter 4

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

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오픽 AL 롤플레이 마스터스크립트 : 키위오픽

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Here is a list of advanced vocabulary from Chapter 4 of / Go As a River

 

roadster / jolting / leapt / tirades / ranting / holler down / decrepit / drivable / panes / willow / cussed / billowing / ranted into / leech / contemplated / penchant / menace / precarious / kerosene / bullfrogs / gelding / lumber / hauled / hoisted / serpents / groggy / leapt up / batter / yanked / kinship / fiddling / frayed / catapulating / crescent moons / bough / shimmying / akin to / malice / sagebrush / hogs / trifling / taut / admonishments / repent / limped / facade / eloquence / crutches / fidgety / ringlets / tallic / dumbfounded / coaxed into / lamented /  stride 

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Roadster (/ROHD-ster/) - 오픈카, 소형 스포츠카
Meaning: A small, open-top sports car, often with two seats.

• Have you ever ridden in a classic roadster?
• Why do some people prefer a roadster over a regular car?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of driving a roadster?

Jolting (/JOHL-ting/) - 거칠게 흔들리는
Meaning: Moving suddenly or roughly, often causing discomfort.

• Have you ever experienced a jolting ride on a bus or train?
• Why do some roads cause a jolting experience while driving?
• What are the effects of a jolting movement on a passenger?

Leapt (/LEPT/) - 껑충 뛰었다
Meaning: Jumped suddenly or quickly.

• Have you ever leapt over something in excitement or fear?
• Why do animals like deer or rabbits leap instead of running normally?
• What situations require a person to leap rather than walk?

Tirades (/TY-raids/) - 장광설, 장황한 비난
Meaning: A long, angry speech criticizing something or someone.

• Have you ever listened to someone’s tirade about a frustrating situation?
• Why do people go on tirades instead of calmly discussing issues?
• What is the difference between a passionate speech and a tirade?

Ranting (/RAN-ting/) - 고함치는, 큰 소리로 불평하는
Meaning: Speaking loudly and angrily for a long time.

• Have you ever found yourself ranting about something unfair?
• What makes someone start ranting instead of staying calm?
• How do you handle people who won’t stop ranting?

Holler Down (/HOL-er down/) - 고함쳐서 조용히 시키다
Meaning: To yell at someone to quiet them down or to get their attention.

• Have you ever been hollered down by a teacher or parent?
• Why do people use hollering instead of speaking normally?
• When is it necessary to holler down someone?

Decrepit (/di-KREP-it/) - 노쇠한, 오래되어 낡은
Meaning: Worn out due to age or neglect.

• Have you ever seen a decrepit building?
• Why do some old objects remain strong while others become decrepit?
• How can a decrepit place be restored?

Drivable (/DRY-vuh-bul/) - 운전할 수 있는
Meaning: Suitable or safe for driving.

• Have you ever been on a road that was barely drivable?
• Why do some cars become undrivable after an accident?
• What conditions make a road no longer drivable?

Panes (/PAYNZ/) - 창유리
Meaning: A single sheet of glass in a window or door.

• Have you ever seen frost forming on window panes?
• Why do window panes sometimes break easily?
• What materials can replace glass panes in windows?

Willow (/WIL-oh/) - 버드나무
Meaning: A type of tree with long, flexible branches.

• Have you ever seen a willow tree near a river?
• Why do willows often appear in poetry and literature?
• What are willow trees commonly used for?

Cussed (/KUH-sed/) - 고집 센, 욕을 하는
Meaning: Stubborn or using foul language.

• Have you ever met someone who was cussed and refused to change their mind?
• Why do some people get cussed when they are frustrated?
• How can cussed behavior affect relationships?

Billowing (/BIL-oh-ing/) - 부풀어 오르는, 나부끼는
Meaning: Moving or swelling outward, usually in waves.

• Have you ever seen smoke billowing from a chimney?
• Why do sails billow when the wind blows strongly?
• What materials create the most dramatic billowing effect?

Ranted Into (/RAN-tid in-too/) - 길게 불평했다
Meaning: Complained loudly and continuously about something.

• Have you ever ranted into a conversation about a frustrating issue?
• Why do people rant into discussions rather than calmly expressing concerns?
• How do you react when someone rants into a simple conversation?

Leech (/LEECH/) - 거머리, 착취하는 사람
Meaning: A bloodsucking worm or someone who takes advantage of others.

• Have you ever had to deal with a leech in your life?
• Why do some people behave like leeches in relationships or business?
• How can you avoid being taken advantage of by a leech?

Contemplated (/KON-tem-play-tid/) - 깊이 생각했다
Meaning: Thought about something carefully.

• Have you ever contemplated making a big life change?
• Why is it important to contemplate decisions before acting?
• What situations require deep contemplation?

Penchant (/PEN-chuhnt/) - 강한 기호, 애호
Meaning: A strong liking or preference for something.

• Do you have a penchant for any particular hobby or food?
• Why do some people develop a penchant for specific things?
• How can a penchant influence someone's career choices?

Menace (/MEN-is/) - 위협, 골칫거리
Meaning: A threat or danger, or someone who causes trouble.

• Have you ever faced a real menace in your life?
• Why do some people see technology as a menace?
• How can a menace be dealt with effectively?

Precarious (/pri-KAIR-ee-us/) - 불안정한, 위태로운
Meaning: Unstable or risky.

• Have you ever been in a precarious situation while traveling?
• Why do some people take precarious risks for excitement?
• What makes a job precarious rather than secure?

Kerosene (/KER-uh-seen/) - 등유
Meaning: A type of fuel used for lamps or engines.

• Have you ever seen a kerosene lamp being used?
• Why is kerosene still used in some parts of the world?
• What are the dangers of using kerosene?

Bullfrogs (/BULL-frawgs/) - 황소개구리
Meaning: Large, deep-voiced frogs found in wetlands.

• Have you ever heard bullfrogs croaking at night?
• Why are bullfrogs sometimes considered invasive species?
• What environments do bullfrogs thrive in?

Gelding (/GEL-ding/) - 거세한 수말
Meaning: A castrated male horse.

• Have you ever ridden a gelding?
• Why do some horse owners prefer geldings over stallions?
• What are the advantages of training a gelding?

Lumber (/LUM-ber/) - 육중하게 움직이다, 목재
Meaning: To move in a slow, heavy way; also, processed wood.

• Have you ever seen a bear lumber through the woods?
• Why do large animals often lumber instead of running gracefully?
• What are the main uses of lumber in construction?

Hauled (/HAWLD/) - 끌다, 운반하다
Meaning: Pulled or carried with effort.

• Have you ever hauled something heavy up the stairs?
• Why do people need strong vehicles to haul large items?
• What is the hardest thing you’ve ever had to haul?

Hoisted (/HOIS-tid/) - 들어올렸다
Meaning: Lifted something heavy, often using ropes or machinery.

• Have you ever hoisted a heavy backpack onto your shoulders?
• Why do workers hoist materials on construction sites?
• What tools can help hoist heavy objects safely?

Serpents (/SUR-pents/) - 뱀
Meaning: A formal or biblical term for snakes.

• Have you ever encountered serpents in the wild?
• Why are serpents often used as symbols in myths and religions?
• What makes people afraid of serpents?

Groggy (/GRAW-gee/) - 몽롱한, 비틀거리는
Meaning: Dazed or weak, usually from lack of sleep or illness.

• Have you ever felt groggy after waking up too early?
• Why do some medicines make people feel groggy?
• How can you overcome feeling groggy in the morning?

Leapt Up (/LEPT up/) - 벌떡 뛰어오르다
Meaning: Jumped up suddenly.

• Have you ever leapt up in surprise?
• Why do athletes often leapt up when celebrating a victory?
• What might cause someone to leapt up from their seat?

Batter (/BAT-er/) - 두들기다, 반죽
Meaning: To strike repeatedly; also, a mixture for baking.

• Have you ever had to batter something to break it open?
• Why is it important to mix batter evenly when baking?
• What happens when a door gets battered by strong winds?

Yanked (/YANGKT/) - 홱 잡아당겼다
Meaning: Pulled suddenly or forcefully.

• Have you ever yanked a door open when in a hurry?
• Why do people yank their earbuds out when startled?
• What are the dangers of yanking something too hard?

Kinship (/KIN-ship/) - 친족 관계, 유대감
Meaning: A connection between people, often family-related.

• Have you ever felt a strong kinship with someone outside your family?
• Why is kinship important in many cultures?
• How does kinship influence a person’s sense of belonging?

Fiddling (/FID-ling/) - 만지작거리다, 시시한
Meaning: Playing or messing with something; also, trivial or unimportant.

• Have you ever been caught fiddling with your phone during a meeting?
• Why do people fiddle with objects when they are nervous?
• What are some fiddling habits that can be distracting?

Frayed (/FRAYD/) - 해어진, 닳은
Meaning: Worn out or damaged, often referring to fabric or nerves.

• Have you ever owned a jacket with frayed edges?
• Why do people say their nerves are frayed when they are stressed?
• What happens when a rope becomes frayed from overuse?

Catapulting (/CAT-a-pult-ing/) - 튕겨 나가다, 갑자기 상승하다
Meaning: To launch or propel suddenly; also, to rise quickly in status.

• Have you ever felt like you were catapulting forward on a rollercoaster?
• Why do some careers catapult after a single big success?
• What forces cause an object to be catapulted?

Crescent Moons (/CRES-ent moons/) - 초승달 모양
Meaning: The curved shape of a moon in its early or late phases.

• Have you ever looked up and seen a bright crescent moon in the sky?
• Why do some cultures consider crescent moons significant?
• How does the shape of a crescent moon change over time?

Bough (/BOW/) - 나뭇가지
Meaning: A large branch of a tree.

• Have you ever seen a bird build a nest on a bough?
• Why do strong winds sometimes break heavy boughs?
• What makes a bough different from a regular branch?

Shimmying (/SHIM-ee-ing/) - 흔들거리며 움직이다
Meaning: Moving with a quick, shaking or wiggling motion.

• Have you ever seen someone shimmying on the dance floor?
• Why do some animals shimmy to escape predators?
• How can shimmying help loosen stiff muscles?

Akin To (/uh-KIN too/) - ~와 유사한
Meaning: Similar or related to something.

• Have you ever eaten a fruit that tasted akin to an apple?
• Why do some people say strong friendships are akin to family bonds?
• What experiences are akin to winning a big competition?

Malice (/MAL-is/) - 악의, 원한
Meaning: A desire to harm or hurt others.

• Have you ever seen someone act with malice toward another person?
• Why is malice often considered worse than anger?
• How can people overcome feelings of malice?

Sagebrush (/SAGE-brush/) - 쑥 관목
Meaning: A type of shrub that grows in dry, open lands.

• Have you ever seen sagebrush growing in the wild?
• Why do some animals rely on sagebrush for shelter?
• What makes sagebrush different from other plants?

Hogs (/HOGS/) - 돼지, 독차지하는 사람
Meaning: Large pigs; also, someone who takes too much of something.

• Have you ever seen a farm full of hogs?
• Why do people say someone is “hogging” all the attention?
• What is the difference between hogs and regular pigs?

Trifling (/TRY-fling/) - 사소한, 하찮은
Meaning: Unimportant or insignificant.

• Have you ever ignored a problem because it seemed trifling?
• Why do some people argue over trifling matters?
• How can a trifling mistake lead to bigger consequences?

Taut (/TAWT/) - 팽팽한, 긴장된
Meaning: Pulled tight or emotionally tense.

• Have you ever stretched a rope until it was taut?
• Why do people get a taut feeling before an important event?
• How does taut fabric affect the fit of clothes?

Admonishments (/ad-MON-ish-ments/) - 훈계, 경고
Meaning: Warnings or scoldings meant to correct behavior.

• Have you ever received admonishments from a teacher?
• Why do parents give admonishments to their children?
• How do admonishments help people learn from their mistakes?

Repent (/ri-PENT/) - 뉘우치다, 회개하다
Meaning: To feel regret and seek forgiveness for wrongdoing.

• Have you ever had to repent for something you did?
• Why do some religions emphasize repentance?
• How can repenting change a person’s behavior?

Limped (/LIMPT/) - 절뚝거리다
Meaning: Walked with difficulty due to injury or pain.

• Have you ever limped after a tough workout?
• Why do athletes sometimes limp off the field?
• How can a person recover from limping?

Facade (/fuh-SAHD/) - 겉모습, 외관
Meaning: The outer appearance of something, often deceptive.

• Have you ever been fooled by the facade of a building?
• Why do some people put on a facade in social situations?
• How can a facade hide a person’s true emotions?

Eloquence (/EL-o-kwence/) - 웅변, 유창함
Meaning: The ability to speak or write in a persuasive and fluent way.

• Have you ever been impressed by someone’s eloquence?
• Why do great leaders often have eloquence?
• How can eloquence help in a debate?

Crutches (/KRUH-chiz/) - 목발, 의지하는 것
Meaning: Supports used for walking after an injury; also, something people rely on.

• Have you ever had to use crutches?
• Why do some people see bad habits as emotional crutches?
• How can crutches help someone recover?

Fidgety (/FIJ-it-ee/) - 꼼지락거리는, 불안한
Meaning: Restless or unable to stay still.

• Have you ever been fidgety during a long meeting?
• Why do some people become fidgety in stressful situations?
• What are some ways to calm fidgety behavior?

Ringlets (/RING-lits/) - 곱슬곱슬한 머리카락
Meaning: Small, curled sections of hair.

• Have you ever seen someone with natural ringlets?
• Why do some people style their hair into ringlets?
• What is the best way to maintain ringlets?

Dumbfounded (/DUM-found-ed/) - 어이없어 말이 안 나오는
Meaning: Shocked or speechless due to surprise.

• Have you ever been dumbfounded by unexpected news?
• Why do people sometimes stand dumbfounded after a shocking event?
• How can you react when you feel dumbfounded?

Coaxed Into (/KOHKST in-too/) - 부드럽게 설득하다
Meaning: Gently persuaded to do something.

• Have you ever been coaxed into trying a new food?
• Why do good salespeople know how to coax customers into buying?
• How can someone coax a shy person into speaking?

Lamented (/luh-MEN-tid/) - 애통해하다, 한탄하다
Meaning: Expressed sorrow or regret.

• Have you ever lamented a missed opportunity?
• Why do people lament lost friendships?
• How can lamenting help someone process grief?

Stride (/STRIDE/) - 성큼성큼 걷다, 큰 걸음
Meaning: To walk with long, confident steps.

• Have you ever watched someone stride across a stage?
• Why do leaders often stride into a room with confidence?
• How can a strong stride show determination?

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A story using the words above

 

On a warm, dusty evening under the crescent moons, a roadster jolted down a precarious path, its engine sputtering like an old gelding. The driver, groggy and fiddling with the radio, leapt up when he saw a decrepit willow tree on the side of the road. He cussed and hollered down at the engine, ranting into the night. The car, nearly billowing in a cloud of dust, seemed to be on the verge of breaking down.

In the distance, billowing sagebrush swayed near a pond where bullfrogs croaked. The man contemplated stopping but noticed his crutches leaning against the worn bough of a nearby tree. His groggy thoughts and the tight, taut muscles of his legs made him limp precariously. He had been hauling lumber for hours, and now the kerosene lamps around him seemed to flicker in the wind.

As he hoisted himself back into the roadster, a group of hogs appeared, shimmying across the road. He yanked the wheel, barely avoiding the menace, and his tired gaze caught the shimmering surface of the pond.

"Trifling!" he lamented, shaking his head. He regretted his penchant for taking dangerous shortcuts. A serpent slithered across his path, and he leapt up, his crutches hitting the ground with a thud.

The man’s kinship with danger was akin to the grim facade of the decrepit vehicle. He regretted his rashness and knew his frayed nerves wouldn’t let him continue this way. The billowing smoke from the car’s exhaust felt like malicecreeping in. His eyes darted to the billowing smoke, as though it was somehow taunting him.

He hoisted the crutches and began to limp forward, each stride slower than the last. Though his mind wanted to fidget, his body was exhausted. The roadster’s rattling had ceased, but its fate was sealed—he had to repent for the reckless ride.