Go As a River _ Chapter 15

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

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AL 오픽 패턴 : 비교 & 이슈 : 키위오픽

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Here is a list of advanced vocabulary from Chapter 15 of / Go As a River

parched / unkempt / ripple effects / tar / marrow / squirmed / skillet / gruff / solemn / sullen / grunt / squttering / fraying / relic / deliruim / wistfullness / interwined / gnarled 

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Parched (/PARCHT/) – 몹시 건조한, 목마른
Meaning: Extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of water.
Have you ever felt parched after spending time in the sun?
Why do deserts remain so parched even after it rains?
Would you rather drink ice-cold water or fresh juice when you're parched?

 

Unkempt (/un-KEMPT/) – 헝클어진, 단정하지 못한
Meaning: Messy or not well-groomed.
Have you ever woken up with unkempt hair?
Why do some people prefer an unkempt style over a neat one?
Would you rather keep your space tidy or let it stay a little unkempt?

 

Ripple effects (/RIP-uhl uh-FEKTS/) – 파급 효과
Meaning: The continuing impact of an action or event.
Have you ever seen the ripple effects of a small decision?
Why do people say small kindnesses create big ripple effects?
Would you rather start a ripple effect of positivity or avoid making waves?

 

Tar (/TAR/) – 타르, 끈적한 검은 물질
Meaning: A thick, black substance used in paving and waterproofing.
Have you ever stepped on hot tar in the summer?
Why does tar get sticky when the weather is warm?
Would you rather clean tar off your shoes or get gum stuck on them?

 

Marrow (/MAR-oh/) – 골수, 가장 깊은 부분
Meaning: The soft tissue inside bones; the essential part of something.
Have you ever eaten a dish made with bone marrow?
Why do some people say music can reach the marrow of your soul?
Would you rather explore the marrow of deep ideas or keep things simple?

 

Squirmed (/SKWURMD/) – 꿈틀거리다, 몸을 꼬다
Meaning: Moved in a twisting, uncomfortable way.
Have you ever squirmed when someone told an embarrassing story about you?
Why do children often squirm when sitting still for too long?
Would you rather squirm in discomfort or stay frozen in place?

 

Skillet (/SKIL-it/) – 프라이팬
Meaning: A frying pan, usually made of cast iron.
Have you ever cooked eggs in a cast-iron skillet?
Why do some chefs prefer skillets over regular frying pans?
Would you rather cook with a skillet or a wok?

 

Gruff (/GRUFF/) – 거친, 퉁명스러운
Meaning: Rough or abrupt in manner or voice.
Have you ever met someone with a gruff but kind personality?
Why do some people have a gruff way of speaking even when they mean well?
Would you rather listen to a gruff voice or a soft one?

 

Solemn (/SOL-uhm/) – 엄숙한, 진지한
Meaning: Serious and respectful in manner or tone.
Have you ever attended a solemn ceremony?
Why do people become solemn in moments of deep thought?
Would you rather be solemn in important moments or always keep things lighthearted?

 

Sullen (/SUL-uhn/) – 시무룩한, 뚱한
Meaning: Quietly unhappy or resentful.
Have you ever felt sullen after a disagreement?
Why do some people stay sullen instead of talking about their feelings?
Would you rather deal with someone sullen or someone overly dramatic?

 

Grunt (/GRUHNT/) – 끙 하는 소리를 내다
Meaning: A short, low sound made from effort or annoyance.
Have you ever heard someone grunt while lifting something heavy?
Why do animals like pigs and bears grunt when they move?
Would you rather hear a grunt of frustration or total silence?

 

Sputtering (/SPUHT-er-ing/) – 푸드덕거리는, 털털거리는
Meaning: Making a series of short, explosive sounds.
Have you ever heard a car engine sputtering before it stopped?
Why do candles sometimes sputter before going out?
Would you rather hear a fire sputtering or a stream flowing?

 

Fraying (/FRAY-ing/) – 해어짐, 닳아짐
Meaning: Becoming worn out or unraveling.
Have you ever seen the fraying edges of an old piece of fabric?
Why do emotions sometimes feel like they’re fraying under stress?
Would you rather repair something fraying or replace it with something new?

 

Relic (/REL-ik/) – 유물, 유적
Meaning: An old object from the past, often of historical importance.
Have you ever seen a relic in a museum?
Why do people find relics fascinating?
Would you rather discover an ancient relic or a futuristic invention?

 

Delirium (/dih-LEER-ee-uhm/) – 정신 착란, 극도의 흥분
Meaning: A confused, excited, or feverish mental state.
Have you ever felt close to delirium after staying awake too long?
Why do some people experience delirium when they are sick?
Would you rather feel delirium from excitement or stay calm at all times?

 

Wistfulness (/WIST-ful-ness/) – 아련함, 그리움
Meaning: A feeling of longing or gentle sadness.
Have you ever felt wistfulness when looking at an old photo?
Why do some songs fill people with wistfulness?
Would you rather embrace wistfulness or focus on the present?

 

Intertwined (/in-ter-TWIND/) – 얽힌, 엮인
Meaning: Closely connected or twisted together.
Have you ever seen vines intertwined around a fence?
Why do people say fate and choice are often intertwined?
Would you rather have intertwined friendships or keep things separate?

 

Gnarled (/NARLD/) – 울퉁불퉁하고 뒤틀린
Meaning: Twisted and rough, often due to age.
Have you ever seen the gnarled roots of an old tree?
Why do hands become gnarled with age?
Would you rather sit under a gnarled old tree or a perfectly straight one?

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A story using the words above

 

The unkempt man sat by the gnarled tree, his parched lips cracked like the fraying edges of his reliccoat. The tar of the road shimmered under the sun, sending ripple effects through the air. He stirred a skillet over a weak fire, the smell of marrow broth mingling with the solemn silence.

A gruff grunt escaped him as he squirmed on the hard ground, his sullen eyes fixed on the horizon. Sputtering flames cast shadows on his face, where wistfulness and delirium seemed intertwined. He was a man lost in time, a relic of a world long gone, yet still clinging to the faint hope that flickered like the fire before him.

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