Book Discussion Class (Teacher: Marie Claire) : https://englishbookclub.tistory.com/5
Here is a list of advanced vocabulary from Chapter 16 of Atomic Habits.
brisk / trifling / strerk / accured / dine and dash / ephemeral
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Brisk (/brisk/) - 빠른, 활기찬
Meaning: Quick, active, and energetic in movement or style.
Have you ever taken a brisk walk to clear your mind?
What situations call for a brisk pace?
How does a brisk attitude affect communication?
Trifling (/TRAI-fling/) - 하찮은
Meaning: Of little value or importance; insignificant.
Have you ever argued over something trifling?
Why do people sometimes focus on trifling details?
How can you tell if something is trifling or worth your attention?
Stark (/stahrk/) - 냉혹한, 뚜렷한
Meaning: Very plain, clear, and often unpleasantly severe or bare.
Have you ever been faced with a stark reality?
What’s the difference between a stark contrast and a small one?
How can a stark environment affect your mood?
Accrued (/uh-KROOD/) - 누적된
Meaning: Collected or accumulated over time, especially related to money or benefits.
Have you ever accrued points or rewards?
What are some things that can be accrued over time?
Why is it important to track what you’ve accrued?
Dine and dash (/dain and dash/) - 먹튀
Meaning: The act of eating at a restaurant and leaving without paying.
Have you ever witnessed someone dine and dash?
What do you think motivates people to dine and dash?
What should restaurants do to prevent dine and dash situations?
Ephemeral (/ih-FEM-er-uhl/) - 일시적인
Meaning: Lasting for a very short time.
Have you ever experienced something truly ephemeral but beautiful?
Why do you think ephemeral moments can feel so special?
Can something ephemeral still leave a lasting impression?
A story using the words above
On a brisk morning, Sarah had a trifling conversation with Tom, who mentioned how he’d accrued some debts. Suddenly, he made a stark exit, dining and dashing. She sighed, knowing his visit was ephemeral.
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[키위오픽] 오픽 & SST 스크립트
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