Go As a River _ Chapter 16

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 16 of / Go As a Rive

solemnly / clenching / wasps / deuce / heaved / arduous / eerie / lamented / moth grubs / mulched / pruned / withered / barredn / exquisitely / limp body / hollowness / parlor window / snarl / menacing face / gait / bend my ear a spell / indignation / ostracized / demeanor / gnawed / arid / naysayers / proliferation / tarnished / viscous / adage / scurrying / contemplating / traipsed / hollow / stucco / gripped / wingnut botanist / clasped / graffed / saplings / mulched / gnarled old trees / implored / fickle / swarmed / brood / sparse / prowler / hoop / procelain face / twine / relics / figurines / loam / cascades / hauled / doily / wherewithal 

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Solemnly (/SOL-uhm-lee/) – 엄숙하게, 진지하게
Meaning: In a serious or respectful manner.
Have you ever spoken solemnly about something important?
Why do people act solemnly at ceremonies?
Would you rather listen to a speech delivered solemnly or with humor?

 

Clenching (/KLENCH-ing/) – 꽉 쥐기, 이를 악물기
Meaning: Tightly gripping or pressing together.
Have you ever found yourself clenching your fists without realizing it?
Why do people clench their teeth when they are angry?
Would you rather clench your jaw or take deep breaths when stressed?

 

Wasps (/WAHSPs/) – 말벌
Meaning: A type of stinging insect.
Have you ever been chased by wasps?
Why do wasps seem more aggressive than bees?
Would you rather face a swarm of wasps or a single large spider?

 

Deuce (/DOOS/) – 2점, 동점 상황
Meaning: A tied score, especially in tennis or cards.
Have you ever reached deuce in a game?
Why do people get nervous when the score is at deuce?
Would you rather win by a landslide or in a close deuce match?

 

Heaved (/HEEVD/) – 내뱉다, 무겁게 들다
Meaning: Lifted or threw something with great effort.
Have you ever heaved a heavy object and felt exhausted?
Why do people heave deep sighs when frustrated?
Would you rather heave a huge suitcase or push a broken-down car?

 

Arduous (/AHR-joo-uhs/) – 힘든, 고된
Meaning: Requiring great effort or difficulty.
Have you ever completed an arduous task and felt proud?
Why do some people enjoy arduous challenges?
Would you rather tackle an arduous journey or take an easy shortcut?

 

Eerie (/EER-ee/) – 섬뜩한, 기묘한
Meaning: Strange and frightening.
Have you ever walked through an eerie place alone?
Why do abandoned buildings feel so eerie?
Would you rather explore an eerie forest or a haunted house?

 

Lamented (/luh-MEN-tid/) – 애도한, 후회한
Meaning: Expressed sorrow or regret.
Have you ever lamented missing a great opportunity?
Why do people lament past mistakes instead of moving forward?
Would you rather lament something alone or talk about it with a friend?

 

Moth grubs (/MOTH GRUHbz/) – 나방 애벌레
Meaning: The larval stage of moths.
Have you ever seen moth grubs eating through fabric?
Why do moth grubs cause damage to clothes and furniture?
Would you rather deal with moth grubs in your house or ants in your kitchen?

 

Mulched (/MUHLCHD/) – 덮다, 거름을 주다
Meaning: Covered with organic material to protect plants.
Have you ever mulched a garden before?
Why do farmers mulch their crops?
Would you rather mulch a flowerbed or trim overgrown bushes?

 

Pruned (/PROOND/) – 가지를 치다, 다듬다
Meaning: Trimmed or cut back to encourage healthy growth.
Have you ever pruned a tree or bush?
Why do gardeners prune plants regularly?
Would you rather prune a small bonsai tree or a large fruit tree?

 

Withered (/WITH-erd/) – 시든, 말라버린
Meaning: Dried up or weakened.
Have you ever seen flowers withered in the heat?
Why do plants wither without enough water?
Would you rather revive a withered plant or start fresh with a new one?

 

Barren (/BARE-uhn/) – 척박한, 불모의
Meaning: Unable to support growth or life.
Have you ever visited a barren landscape?
Why do some deserts remain barren despite occasional rain?
Would you rather live in a barren desert or a dense jungle?

 

Exquisitely (/EKS-kwuh-zit-lee/) – 정교하게, 아름답게
Meaning: Done with great beauty or detail.
Have you ever seen something exquisitely designed?
Why do people admire exquisitely crafted jewelry?
Would you rather own an exquisitely made watch or a piece of artwork?

 

Limp body (/LIMP BAH-dee/) – 축 처진 몸
Meaning: A body that is weak, lifeless, or without energy.
Have you ever felt your body go limp from exhaustion?
Why do people carry a limp body differently from a stiff one?
Would you rather help lift a limp body or try to wake someone up?

 

Hollowness (/HOL-oh-ness/) – 공허함, 텅 빈 느낌
Meaning: A feeling of emptiness or lacking substance.
Have you ever felt a sense of hollowness after a big event ended?
Why do people experience hollowness even after achieving something?
Would you rather fill hollowness with hobbies or deep conversations?

 

Parlor window (/PAR-ler WIN-doh/) – 응접실 창문
Meaning: A front-facing window in a sitting room.
Have you ever looked out of a parlor window on a rainy day?
Why do old houses often have parlor windows?
Would you rather have a large parlor window or a cozy bay window?

 

Snarl (/SNARL/) – 으르렁거리다, 뒤엉킨 것
Meaning: A twisted mess or a growling sound.
Have you ever heard an animal snarl up close?
Why do dogs snarl when they feel threatened?
Would you rather untangle a snarl of wires or deal with a snarling dog?

 

Menacing face (/MEN-uh-sing FAYS/) – 위협적인 얼굴
Meaning: A face that looks threatening or dangerous.
Have you ever seen a menacing face in a movie?
Why do villains in stories often have a menacing face?
Would you rather face someone with a menacing face or an unreadable one?

 

Gait (/GAYT/) – 걸음걸이
Meaning: The way someone walks.
Have you ever noticed how different people’s gait can be?
Why do some animals have a unique gait?
Would you rather have a slow, confident gait or a quick, energetic one?

 

Bend my ear a spell (/BEND my EER a spel/) – 잠시 이야기를 나누다
Meaning: To listen to someone speak for a while.
Have you ever had someone bend your ear about an interesting topic?
Why do people like to bend someone’s ear about their passions?
Would you rather bend someone’s ear about your travels or your hobbies?

 

Indignation (/IN-dig-NAY-shun/) – 분노, 분개
Meaning: Anger at something perceived as unfair.
Have you ever felt indignation over an unfair situation?
Why do people express indignation when treated unfairly?
Would you rather calmly explain your indignation or express it openly?

 

Ostracized (/OS-truh-syzd/) – 배척당한, 따돌림 당한
Meaning: Excluded from a group or society.
Have you ever seen someone ostracized from a group?
Why do people fear being ostracized?
Would you rather stand up for someone ostracized or stay out of it?

 

Demeanor (/di-MEE-nur/) – 태도, 품행
Meaning: A person’s outward behavior or attitude.
Have you ever admired someone’s calm demeanor?
Why do first impressions depend on demeanor?
Would you rather have a friendly demeanor or a mysterious one?

 

Gnawed (/NAWD/) – 갉아먹다, 계속 괴롭히다
Meaning: Chewed on persistently or troubled by worry.
Have you ever seen a dog gnawed on a bone?
Why do some problems gnawed at people for years?
Would you rather have a problem gnawed at you or solve it right away?

 

Arid (/AIR-id/) – 건조한, 메마른
Meaning: Extremely dry, often referring to land or climate.
Have you ever visited an arid desert?
Why do plants in arid regions have special adaptations?
Would you rather live in an arid place or a humid one?

 

Naysayers (/NAY-say-ers/) – 비관론자, 반대하는 사람들
Meaning: People who always doubt or criticize ideas.
Have you ever ignored naysayers and followed your dreams?
Why do naysayers try to discourage others?
Would you rather prove naysayers wrong or not care about their opinions?

 

Proliferation (/pro-LIF-er-AY-shun/) – 확산, 급증
Meaning: A rapid increase or spread of something.
Have you ever noticed the proliferation of social media apps?
Why does technology experience such fast proliferation?
Would you rather see the proliferation of electric cars or AI technology?

 

Tarnished (/TAR-nisht/) – 흐려진, 변색된
Meaning: Damaged, stained, or lost its original shine.
Have you ever seen a tarnished silver spoon?
Why does metal become tarnished over time?
Would you rather polish a tarnished ring or buy a new one?

 

Viscous (/VIS-kuhs/) – 끈적거리는, 점성이 있는
Meaning: Thick and sticky in texture.
Have you ever touched something viscous like honey?
Why do some liquids remain viscous even when heated?
Would you rather clean up a viscous mess or a dry, powdery one?

 

Adage (/AD-ij/) – 속담, 격언
Meaning: A short, wise saying.
Have you ever heard an adage that changed your perspective?
Why do people often repeat adages to give advice?
Would you rather live by an old adage or make your own rules?

 

Scurrying (/SKURR-ee-ing/) – 허둥지둥 뛰어다니는
Meaning: Moving quickly in small, hurried steps.
Have you ever watched mice scurrying in a pet store?
Why do people start scurrying when they’re running late?
Would you rather scurry to catch a train or wait for the next one?

 

Contemplating (/KON-tem-play-ting/) – 깊이 생각하는
Meaning: Thinking deeply about something.
Have you ever spent hours contemplating a big decision?
Why do people enjoy contemplating life while looking at the sea?
Would you rather spend time contemplating or act on impulse?

 

Traipsed (/TRAYPST/) – 터벅터벅 걷다
Meaning: Walked around casually or with effort.
Have you ever traipsed through muddy fields?
Why do tourists often traipse around new cities without a plan?
Would you rather traipse through a forest or a busy marketplace?

 

Hollow (/HOL-oh/) – 속이 빈, 공허한
Meaning: Having an empty inside or lacking emotion.
Have you ever knocked on something hollow like a tree trunk?
Why do people sometimes feel hollow even when surrounded by others?
Would you rather explore a hollow cave or a solid mountain?

 

Stucco (/STUK-oh/) – 치장 벽토
Meaning: A type of plaster used to cover walls.
Have you ever touched a stucco wall?
Why do Mediterranean houses often have stucco exteriors?
Would you rather live in a stucco house or a brick one?

 

Gripped (/GRIPT/) – 꽉 잡은, 사로잡힌
Meaning: Held tightly or captivated by something.
Have you ever gripped something tightly during a scary moment?
Why do thrilling stories leave people gripped with excitement?
Would you rather be gripped by fear or excitement?

 

Wingnut botanist (/WING-nuht BOT-uh-nist/) – 괴짜 식물학자
Meaning: A quirky or eccentric plant scientist.
Have you ever met a wingnut botanist who talks passionately about plants?
Why do some scientists seem like wingnut botanists in movies?
Would you rather learn from a wingnut botanist or a traditional scientist?

 

Clasped (/KLASPT/) – 꽉 움켜쥔
Meaning: Held firmly with hands or fingers.
Have you ever clasped someone’s hand tightly in excitement?
Why do people clasp their hands together when nervous?
Would you rather clasp a soft pillow or a warm hand?

 

Grafted (/GRAFT-ed/) – 접목한, 이식한
Meaning: Combined parts of plants to help them grow together.
Have you ever seen a grafted fruit tree?
Why do farmers graft different plants together?
Would you rather eat fruit from a grafted tree or a naturally grown one?

 

Saplings (/SAP-lings/) – 어린 나무, 묘목
Meaning: Young trees that are still growing.
Have you ever planted saplings in a garden?
Why do people protect saplings from harsh weather?
Would you rather grow a sapling into a big tree or plant a new one every year?

 

Mulched (/MULCHT/) – 뿌리 덮개를 깐
Meaning: Covered soil with material to protect it.
Have you ever seen a garden with mulched flower beds?
Why do farmers use mulch to keep plants healthy?
Would you rather mulch your garden yourself or hire someone to do it?

 

Gnarled old trees (/NARLD old TREEZ/) – 울퉁불퉁한 오래된 나무
Meaning: Trees with twisted, rough branches and bark.
Have you ever climbed gnarled old trees in your childhood?
Why do gnarled old trees have more character than young ones?
Would you rather sit under a gnarled old tree or a perfectly shaped one?

 

Implored (/im-PLORD/) – 간청했다, 애원했다
Meaning: Begged or pleaded earnestly.
Have you ever implored someone for help?
Why do stories often show heroes imploring wise elders for advice?
Would you rather implore for a second chance or let fate decide?

 

Fickle (/FIK-uhl/) – 변덕스러운
Meaning: Frequently changing in thoughts or decisions.
Have you ever felt fickle when choosing what to eat?
Why do people say the weather can be fickle?
Would you rather deal with a fickle friend or a stubborn one?

 

Swarmed (/SWORMD/) – 떼를 지어 몰려든
Meaning: Moved together in large numbers.
Have you ever seen bees swarmed around a hive?
Why do people swarmed to concerts when tickets go on sale?
Would you rather be in a swarmed marketplace or a quiet street?

 

Brood (/BROOD/) – 한배 새끼, 생각에 잠기다
Meaning: A group of young animals or deep thoughts.
Have you ever seen a hen taking care of her brood?
Why do people sometimes brood over small problems?
Would you rather raise a brood of chicks or take care of one pet?

 

Sparse (/SPARS/) – 드문드문한, 희박한
Meaning: Thinly spread out or not dense.
Have you ever walked through a sparse forest?
Why do some regions have sparse populations?
Would you rather live in a sparse town or a crowded city?

 

Prowler (/PROW-ler/) – 배회자, 좀도둑
Meaning: Someone sneaking around, often with bad intentions.
Have you ever heard a prowler outside at night?
Why do security cameras help catch prowlers?
Would you rather deal with a prowler or a loud neighbor?

 

Hoop (/HOOP/) – 둥근 테, 고리
Meaning: A circular band or ring, often for sports or decoration.
Have you ever shot a basketball into a hoop?
Why do gymnasts use hoops in their routines?
Would you rather jump through a hoop or spin one around your waist?

 

Porcelain face (/POR-suh-lin FAYS/) – 도자기 같은 얼굴
Meaning: A smooth, delicate face, often pale.
Have you ever seen a doll with a porcelain face?
Why do people describe someone as having a porcelain face?
Would you rather have a porcelain face or a sun-kissed look?

 

Twine (/TWAHYN/) – 끈, 노끈

Meaning: A strong string made of twisted fibers.

Have you ever tied a package with twine?

Why do farmers use twine to bundle crops?

Would you rather use twine or tape to wrap something?

 

Relics (/REL-iks/) – 유물, 유적

Meaning: Objects from the past, often with historical or sentimental value.

Have you ever seen relics in a museum?

Why do people collect relics from ancient civilizations?

Would you rather own a relic from history or a futuristic gadget?

 

Figurines (/FIG-yuh-reenz/) – 작은 조각상, 장식품

Meaning: Small statues, often used as decorations.

Have you ever collected figurines of animals or characters?

Why do some people spend a lot of money on figurines?

Would you rather have a collection of figurines or paintings?

 

Loam (/LOHM/) – 양토, 비옥한 흙

Meaning: Rich, fertile soil used for planting.

Have you ever touched loam in a garden?

Why is loam better for growing plants than sandy soil?

Would you rather grow vegetables in loam or use artificial soil?

 

Cascades (/KAS-kaydz/) – 폭포처럼 흐르다, 작은 폭포

Meaning: A series of small waterfalls or something flowing downward.

Have you ever seen cascades of water in a mountain stream?

Why do people enjoy the sight of cascades in nature?

Would you rather listen to the sound of cascades or ocean waves?

 

Hauled (/HAWLD/) – 끌다, 나르다

Meaning: Pulled or carried with effort.

Have you ever hauled something heavy up a hill?

Why do moving companies use trucks to haul furniture?

Would you rather haul luggage yourself or pay for a porter?

 

Doily (/DOY-lee/) – 장식용 레이스 받침

Meaning: A decorative mat, usually lace, placed under plates or vases.

Have you ever seen a doily on a fancy dining table?

Why do some people still use doilies in modern homes?

Would you rather decorate your table with doilies or sleek table mats?

 

Wherewithal (/WHERE-wih-thawl/) – 수단, 자금, 능력

Meaning: The money, resources, or ability to do something.

Have you ever saved up the wherewithal to buy something expensive?

Why do some people struggle to gather the wherewithal for their dreams?

Would you rather have the wherewithal to travel the world or start a business?

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A story using the words above

 

Solemnly, the wingnut botanist stood in his arid garden, clenching a limp body of a witheredsapling. The gnarled old trees loomed like relics, their tarnished bark gnawed by time. He heaved a sigh, his hollowness echoing the eerie silence. The proliferation of wasps and moth grubs had left his mulched soil sparse, and the arduous task of pruning felt endless.

Through the parlor window, he glimpsed a prowler with a menacing face, snarling as they traipsedpast the stucco walls. The botanist implored the fickle heavens, his demeanor a mix of indignationand wistfulness. He bent my ear a spell, muttering an old adage about grafted hope, while contemplating the viscous drip of sap from a withered branch.

Inside, his porcelain face reflected in the hoop of a doily, surrounded by figurines and twine. The cascades of loam he’d hauled felt futile now, his wherewithal drained. Yet, as he clasped a sapling, he vowed to fight the naysayers and the brood of ostracized doubts. The garden, though barred by hollow dreams, still held a flicker of life, exquisitely fragile, like the scurrying hope in his heart.

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