Chapter 2 Flashcards
(24 cards)
absorbed
Word: absorbed (adjective)
Definition: deeply interested or involved; preoccupied
Synonym: consume, destroy,
Pronunciation: oOo
Translation: ~에 몰두한
Sentence of book: this could apply to a shot, or a violinist fiercely concentrating on a piece of music.
ache
Word: ache (verb)
Definition: to have or suffer a continuous, dull pain
Synonym: hurt, pain
Pronunciation: Oo
Translation: 아프다
Sentence of book: His muscles might have ached during his most memorable races
amusement
g his most memorable races
Word: amusement (noun)
Definition: anything that amuses; pastime; entertainment
Synonym: game, delight
Pronunciation: oOoo
Translation: 재미 우스음
Sentence of book: High flow teenagers see their low-flow peers as experiencing more fun engaging in low-flow amusements, such as video games, TV, and socializing.
confront
Word: confront (verb)
Definition: to face in hostility or defiance; oppose
Synonym: deal with, cope with
Pronunciation: oOo (Only two syllables here oO)
Translation: 문제나 힘든 상황이 닥치다
Sentence of book: A growing body of research supports the notion that by confronting and meeting challenges, anyone can create flow in their life.
distracted
Word: distracted (adjective)
Definition: having the attention diverted
Synonym: pain, torment, distress.
Pronunciation: oOo
Translation: (정신이) 산만[산란]해진
Sentence of book: For someone who is easily distracted achieving flow is more difficult than for those who can easily concentrate on a task.
drift
Word: drift (noun)
Definition: a driving movement force
Synonym:
Pronunciation: oO (Only one syllable. You don’t have to show the pronunciation for it)
Translation: (서서히 일어나는) 이동 2. (배・항공기의) 표류 3. 해류, 물줄기; 기류
Sentence of book: It is called flow because people regularly describe the experience as similar to drifting along with the flow of a river.
explode
Wore: explode (verb)
Definition: to expand with force and noise because of rapid chemical change or decomposition
Synonym: blow up,
Pronunciation: oOo(Only two syllables here not three)
Translation: (폭탄이[을]) 터지다[터뜨리다], 폭발하다[폭파시키다]
Sentence of book: His muscles might have ached during his most memorable races, his lungs might have felt like they would explode, and he might have felt overcome with tiredness.
feedback
Word: feedback (noun)
Definition: a reaction or response to a particular process or activity
Synonym: review, comment
Pronunciation: Ooo (only two syllables)
Translation: 피드백
Sentence of book: when left handed people try to throw a baseball with their right hand, they may get negative internal feedback highlighting how uncomfortable the action is.
fictional
Word: fictional (adjective)
Definition: invented as part of a work of fiction
Synonym: imaginary, made-up
Pronunciation: Ooo
Translation: 허구적인, 소설의
Sentence of book: Why do we often choose our favorite TV program over an engaging fictional novel or game of basketball?
fiercely
Word: fiercely (adverb)
Definition: menacingly wild, savage, or hostile
Synonym: cruel, bloodthirsty, murderous
Pronunciation: Oo
Translation: 사납게, 맹렬하게, 지독하게
Sentence of book: This could apply to a basketball player absorbed in perfecting a shot, or a violinist fiercely concentrating on a piece of music.
fulfillment
Word: fulfillment (noun)
Definition: the act or state of fulfilling
Synonym:
Pronunciation: oOo
Translation: 이행, 수행, 완수. 이행하다, 끝내다
Sentence of book: Because these pressures actually encourage us to strive toward self-fulfillment, or the achievement of our hopes and ambitions.
gripped
Word: gripped (adjective)
Definition: the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp
Synonym: impress, hold, attract
Pronunciation: oOo (Only two syllables and the stress is on the first)
Translation: 꽉 잡다, 움켜쥐다.
Sentence of book: Do you ever find yourself so completely gripped by what you are dong that you lose track of time?
intellectual
Word: intellectual
Definition: appealing to or engaging the intellect
Synonym: mental, intelligent
Pronunciation: ooOo
Translation: 지능의, 지적인
Sentence of book: The loss of self-consciousness that happens when you are completely absorbed in an activity – intellectual, social, or physical-is described in psychology as a state of flow.
interval
Word: interval (noun)
Definition: an intervening period of time
Synonym: opening, gap, separation
Pronunciation: oOo (first syllables)
Translation: 두 사건 사이의 간격
Sentence of book: In one stud, 250 report on their feelings and activities at regular intervals.
lung
Word: lung (noun)
Definition: either of the two saclike respiratory organs in the thorax of humans and the higher vertebrates
Synonym:
Pronunciation: O
Translation: 폐, 허파
Sentence of book: Aspects of modern lifestyles such as housing and diet are linked to increases in asthma, a medical condition that affects the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs.
medal
Word: medal (noun)
Definition: a similar object bearing a religious image, as of a saint
Synonym:
Pronunciation: Oo
Translation: 메달, 훈장
Sentence of book: Finders’ medal and event T-shirts provide extra motivation for ordinary runners to participate in road races.
motivation
Word: motivation (noun)
Definition: the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way
Synonym: inspiration, cause
Pronunciation: ooOo
Translation: 자극, 유도
Sentence of book: One hypothesis is that high-flow activities require more initial motivation because they require skill and concentration
overcome
Word: overcome (verb)
Definition: to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat
Synonym: defeat, beat, conquer
Pronunciation: ooO (you don’t need to show the stress for this word)
Translation: 극복하다.
Sentence of book: His muscles might have ached during his most memorable races, his lungs might have felt like they would explode, and he might have felt overcome with tiredness.
peer
Word: peer (noun)
Definition: a person of the same legal status
Synonym: friend, mate
Pronunciation: Oo (only one syllable)
Translation: 또래, 동년배
Sentence of book: MC has found that teens who spend large amounts of time with peers instead of doing challenging activities fail to develop their abilities.
strive
Word: strive (verb)
Definition: to exert oneself vigorously; try hard
Synonym: try, struggle, fight
Pronunciation: oOo (only two syllables)
Translation: 노력하다, 애쓰다.
Sentence of book: There are no shortcuts to a fully experienced life; humans must continually strive to explore, develop and achieve.
tension
Word: tension (noun)
Definition: the act of stretching or straining
Synonym: stress, strain
Pronunciation: oO (stress on first syllables not second)
Translation: 긴장 상태
Sentence of book: What this means is that we should not aim for a life without stress or tension because these pressures actually encourage us to strive toward self-fulfillment, or the achievement of our hopes and ambitions.
thus
Word: thus
Definition: in the way just indicated; in this way
Synonym: so, therefore
Pronunciation: Oo
Translation: 그래서, 결국
Sentence of book: There are many everyday activities that we do not enjoy but cannot avoid, thus, no one can be in the flow all of the time.
trivial
Word: trivial (adjective)
Definition: of very little importance or value; insignificant
Synonym: unimportant, slight, inconsequential
Pronunciation: ooOo (Only three syllables and stress goes on first)
Translation: 사소한, 중요하지 않은,
Sentence of book: It can be very easy to fill your time with trivial tasks and finish the day realizing you haven’t done very much at all.
worthwhile
Word: worthwhile
Definition: such as to repay one’s time, attention, interest, work, trouble, etc
Synonym: valuable, rewarding, beneficial.
Pronunciation: Ooo ( only two syllables)
Translation: 가치 있는, 보람 있는
Sentence of book: Supporters of democracy believe that “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” are not only worthwhile but also basic human rights.
