Go As a River _ Chapter 10

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

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Here is a list of advanced vocabulary from Chapter 10 of / Go As a River

eerily / flutters / sporadic / resew / frock / protruded / cantaloupe / meandering / bristle / relinquishing / tersely / heaved / exasperated / budge / lumbering down / lamented / hefted / magnetism / trudging / conjure / sage / auburn / trudged down / critters / pang / hunkered down / excruciating / torpor / beleaguered / bough / aspen limb / latrine / notched / tally / pungent / wander / barred sun / unyielding / popped down / canopy / russet / saplings / immaculate / tidal wave / ferocity / slimy / clambered / yank / pummeled / permeated / ridge lines / seared / relentless / cacophony / ominous

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eerily (EER-uh-lee) - 섬뜩하게, 기묘하게
Meaning: In a strange or unsettling way
Have you ever walked through an eerily silent place?
Why do some songs sound eerily beautiful?
What makes an abandoned house feel eerily spooky?

 

flutters (FLUHT-erz) - 퍼덕거리다, 두근거리다
Meaning: Moves quickly and lightly
Have you ever felt your heart flutter with excitement?
What do butterfly wings look like when they flutter?
Why do leaves flutter in the wind?

 

sporadic (spuh-RAD-ik) - 산발적인, 드문드문한
Meaning: Happening occasionally or irregularly
Have you ever experienced sporadic bursts of rain?
Why do some people prefer a steady schedule over sporadic plans?
What’s something you do sporadically but wish you did more often?

 

resew (ree-SOH) - 다시 꿰매다
Meaning: To sew something again
Have you ever had to resew a button on a shirt?
Why is resewing sometimes harder than sewing from scratch?
Would you rather repair old clothes or buy new ones?

 

frock (FROK) - 원피스 드레스, 성직자의 긴 겉옷
Meaning: A dress or long outer garment
Do you think frocks have a timeless charm?
Why were frocks more common in historical fashion?
Would you wear a frock for a special occasion?

 

protruded (pro-TROO-did) - 튀어나오다, 돌출하다
Meaning: Stuck out or extended beyond
Have you ever seen tree roots protruding from the ground?
Why do some rocks protrude from the earth’s surface?
What would you do if a nail protruded from your shoe?

 

cantaloupe (KAN-tuh-lohp) - 칸탈루프 멜론
Meaning: A type of sweet, orange-fleshed melon
Have you ever tasted a perfectly ripe cantaloupe?
Why do some people prefer watermelon over cantaloupe?
Do you like cantaloupe in fruit salads?

 

meandering (mee-AN-der-ing) - 구불구불한, 두서없이 이야기하는
Meaning: Winding or wandering without a clear direction
Have you ever taken a meandering walk with no destination?
Why do some rivers have a meandering path?
Do you enjoy meandering conversations, or do you prefer getting to the point?

 

bristle (BRIS-uhl) - 짧고 뻣뻣한 털, 곤두서다
Meaning: Stiff hair or to react defensively
Why do some animals’ fur bristle when they’re scared?
Have you ever felt your own skin bristle from fear or cold?
Do you prefer soft bristles or firm ones on a toothbrush?

 

relinquishing (rih-LING-kwish-ing) - 포기하다, 내어주다
Meaning: Letting go or giving up control
Have you ever had trouble relinquishing an old habit?
Why is relinquishing control sometimes difficult?
Would you rather relinquish something voluntarily or be forced to?

 

tersely (TURS-lee) - 간결하게, 퉁명스럽게
Meaning: Briefly and often in a sharp manner
Do you respond tersely when annoyed?
Why do some people prefer to speak tersely instead of elaborating?

Do you like books with tersely written dialogue?

 

heaved (HEEVD) - 힘껏 들어 올리다, 한숨을 내쉬다
Meaning: Lifted with effort or let out forcefully
Have you ever heaved a heavy object and struggled?
Why do people heave a sigh of relief?
What’s the heaviest thing you’ve ever heaved?

 

exasperated (ig-ZAS-puh-ray-tid) - 몹시 짜증 난
Meaning: Extremely frustrated or annoyed
Have you ever been exasperated by slow internet?
Why do people become exasperated when waiting in long lines?
How do you calm down when feeling exasperated?

 

budge (BUHJ) - 조금 움직이다, 양보하다
Meaning: To move slightly or change position
Have you ever tried to budge a stuck door?
Why is it hard to budge some people’s opinions?
Would you rather be firm in your beliefs or open to budging?

 

lumbering down (LUHM-ber-ing DOWN) - 육중하게 내려가다
Meaning: Moving heavily and clumsily downward
Have you ever seen a bear lumbering down a hill?
Why do large animals often have a lumbering gait?
What’s harder: running up or lumbering down a steep slope?

 

lamented (luh-MEN-tid) - 애통해하다, 슬퍼하다
Meaning: Expressed sorrow or regret
Have you ever lamented missing an important event?
Why do people often lament past mistakes?
Do you think lamenting helps or makes things worse?

 

hefted (HEF-tid) - 들어 올리다
Meaning: Lifted something heavy
Have you ever hefted a suitcase that was too full?
Why do people heft objects before carrying them?
Would you rather heft a box or slide it across the floor?

 

magnetism (MAG-nuh-tiz-uhm) - 자력, 매력
Meaning: The force of attraction, physically or personally
What makes a person have strong magnetism?
Why does magnetism play a key role in technology?
Have you ever felt drawn to someone because of their magnetism?

 

trudging (TRUHJ-ing) - 터벅터벅 걷다
Meaning: Walking slowly and heavily
Have you ever found yourself trudging through deep snow?
Why do people trudge when they’re tired?
What’s harder: trudging uphill or downhill?

 

conjure (KON-jer) - 마법처럼 만들어 내다, 떠올리다
Meaning: To summon or create as if by magic
Have you ever tried to conjure an image from memory?
Why do magicians seem to conjure objects from thin air?
What’s a smell that instantly conjures childhood memories?

 

sage (SAYJ) - 현명한, 현자
Meaning: Wise or a wise person
Who’s the most sage-like person you know?
Why do people seek advice from sages in stories?
Would you rather be known as a sage or a warrior?

 

auburn (AW-bern) - 적갈색의
Meaning: A reddish-brown color
Do you like auburn hair color?
Why do some trees turn auburn in autumn?
Would you prefer an auburn coat or a black one?

 

trudged down (TRUHJD DOWN) - 무겁게 내려가다
Meaning: Walked slowly and heavily downward
Have you ever trudged down a muddy trail?
Why does trudging down sometimes feel just as hard as climbing up?
Do you enjoy trudging down snowy slopes?

 

critters (KRIT-urz) - 작은 동물들
Meaning: Small animals or creatures
Have you ever found critters hiding in your backyard?
Why do people keep some critters as pets?
Which critters do you find the cutest?

 

pang (PANG) - 격렬한 아픔, 가책
Meaning: A sudden sharp feeling, often of pain or emotion
Have you ever felt a pang of guilt over something small?
Why do people experience a pang of hunger before meals?
What’s a memory that gives you a pang of nostalgia?

 

hunkered down (HUN-kerd DOWN) - 쪼그려 앉다, 몸을 낮추다
Meaning: Crouched or stayed low
Have you ever hunkered down to hide from something?
Why do animals hunker down in cold weather?
Would you rather hunker down in a cozy cabin or an open campsite?

 

excruciating (ik-SKROO-shee-ay-ting) - 극심한 고통을 주는
Meaning: Extremely painful or intense
Have you ever had an excruciating headache?
Why do some workouts feel excruciating at first?
How do people handle excruciating pain?

 

torpor (TOR-per) - 무기력, 휴면 상태
Meaning: A state of low energy or inactivity
Have you ever felt in a state of torpor after a big meal?
Why do some animals enter torpor in winter?
What’s the best way to snap out of torpor?

 

beleaguered (bih-LEE-gerd) - 포위된, 시달리는
Meaning: Under attack or feeling pressured
Have you ever felt beleaguered by too many deadlines?
Why do some sports teams feel beleaguered before a tough match?
How do people stay strong when they’re beleaguered?

 

bough (BOW) - 큰 나뭇가지
Meaning: A large tree branch
Have you ever seen a bough heavy with snow?
Why do birds like to perch on high boughs?
Would you rather rest under a thick bough or an open sky?

 

aspen limb (AS-pen LIM) - 사시나무 가지
Meaning: A branch from an aspen tree
Have you ever heard the rustling of an aspen limb?
Why do aspen limbs seem to shimmer in the wind?
Would you rather climb an oak tree or an aspen limb?

 

latrine (luh-TREEN) - 야외 화장실
Meaning: A simple toilet, often outdoors
Have you ever had to use a latrine while camping?
Why do military camps rely on latrines?
Would you prefer a latrine or no toilet at all?

 

notched (NOTCHT) - 홈을 판
Meaning: Marked with small cuts or indentations
Have you ever notched a piece of wood?
Why do archers use notched arrows?
What’s something you’ve notched to keep track of progress?

 

tally (TAL-ee) - 기록, 총계
Meaning: A count or record
Have you ever kept a tally of your daily steps?
Why do people tally points in competitions?
Would you rather keep a mental tally or write things down?

 

pungent (PUN-juhnt) - 톡 쏘는 냄새가 나는
Meaning: Having a strong, sharp smell
What’s the most pungent food you’ve ever smelled?
Why do some cheeses have a pungent aroma?
Do you like pungent spices in your food?

 

wander (WAHN-der) - 돌아다니다
Meaning: To move around without a clear direction
Have you ever wandered through a new city with no plan?
Why do people enjoy wandering in nature?
Would you rather wander alone or with a friend?

 

barred sun (BARD SUN) - 가로막힌 햇빛
Meaning: Sunlight partially blocked by something
Have you ever seen the barred sun through tree branches?
Why do photographers love capturing the effect of barred sun?
Do you prefer direct sunlight or soft, barred sun?

 

unyielding (uhn-YEEL-ding) - 굽히지 않는, 단호한
Meaning: Not giving in or not bending
Have you ever faced an unyielding challenge?
Why do some leaders have an unyielding attitude?
Would you rather be unyielding or adaptable?

 

popped down (POPT DOWN) - 휙 내려가다
Meaning: Moved down quickly or casually
Have you ever popped down to a lower floor in a building?
Why do people sometimes pop down instead of walking slowly?
Would you rather pop down a hill or climb back up?

 

canopy (KAN-uh-pee) - 덮개, 수관
Meaning: A covering, often made of trees or fabric
Have you ever walked under a thick tree canopy?
Why do some hotels have canopies over their entrances?
Would you rather sleep under a canopy of stars or a tent?

 

russet (RUH-sit) - 붉은 갈색
Meaning: A reddish-brown color
Do you like russet leaves in autumn?
Why do russet tones feel warm and earthy?
Would you wear a russet-colored jacket?

 

saplings (SAP-lings) - 어린 나무
Meaning: Young trees
Have you ever planted a sapling?
Why do forests need saplings to grow strong?
Would you rather rest under a tall tree or a sapling?

 

immaculate (ih-MAK-yuh-lit) - 완벽하게 깨끗한
Meaning: Perfectly clean or flawless
Have you ever seen an immaculate hotel room?
Why do some people love keeping things immaculate?
Would you rather have an immaculate home or a cozy, lived-in space?

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In the eerily quiet forest, the barred sun cast russet hues through the canopy, where aspen limbsswayed with sporadic flutters. Clara trudged down the meandering path, her frock torn and in need of resewing. A pungent smell from the latrine nearby permeated the air, making her bristle. She hunkered down by a bough, lamenting the excruciating torpor that had settled over her.

Suddenly, a lumbering down figure emerged, protruding from the shadows like a wolflike critter. Clara hefted her pack, exasperated when it wouldn’t budge. The stranger tersely offered help, his auburn hair catching the whitish light. Together, they clambered over ridge lines, the relentlesscacophony of the forest around them.

As they reached a clearing, Clara conjured the ferocity of a tidal wave, yanking herself free from the unyielding grip of fear. The stranger popped down beside her, his magnetism undeniable. He notched a tally on his stick, sage eyes scanning the ominous horizon.

A pang of hunger hit her as she eyed a cantaloupe-sized rock, its slimy surface glistening. She pummeled it open, revealing immaculate saplings inside. The pungent scent of seared earth filled her nostrils, and she relinquished her doubts, ready to face whatever lay ahead.