[Reading] HBR article about feelings Flashcards
We’re a_ _ leap to basic descriptors like “angry” or “stressed” even when our feelings are far less extreme.
= we tend to
e.g. she’s _ to be forgetful/careless
We’re apt to leap to basic descriptors like “angry” or “stressed” even when our feelings are far less extreme.
= likely or tending naturally to do something, e.g. apt to be forgetful/careless
Babies are apt to put objects into their mouths.
_ the _ side, having the right vocabulary allows us to see the real issue at hand.
= on the other hand
On the flip side, having the right vocabulary allows us to see the real issue at hand.
Pronunciation: Note the way pitch goes up on flip
Moreover, in a study of recently laid-off workers, he found that those who d_ _ their feelings of humiliation, anger, anxiety, and relationship difficulties were three times more likely to have been reemployed than those in control groups.
= глубоко погрузились, размышляли
Moreover, in a study of recently laid-off workers, he found that those who delved into their feelings of humiliation, anger, anxiety, and relationship difficulties were three times more likely to have been reemployed than those in control groups.
Today we’re gonna d_ _ the fascinating world of radiator repair. (= погрузимся; explore deeply)
Today we’re gonna delve into the fascinating world of radiator repair.
We believe that their comments were d_ meant to mislead the public. (= сознательно направлены на то, чтобы..)
We believe that their comments were deliberately meant to mislead the public.
/dɪˈlɪbərətli/
Here’s an exercise you can use to reflect through writing. You could do this every day, but it’s particularly useful when you’re going through a tough time or a big transition, or if you’re feeling emotional t_.
= you’re feeling very emotional, сильно переживаете
You could do this every day, but it’s particularly useful when you’re going through a tough time or a big transition, or if you’re feeling emotional turmoil.
/ˈtɜːmoɪl/
Similarly, it matters in your own self-assessment whether you are angry or just grumpy, m_ or dismayed, elated or just pleased.
= very sad
_ eyes
_ music
I couldn’t bear the _ look on her face.
Similarly, it matters in your own self-assessment whether you are angry or just grumpy, mournful or dismayed, elated or just pleased.
/ˈmɔː(r)nfl/
= very sad
mournful eyes
mournful music
I couldn’t bear the mournful look on her face.
His experiments revealed that people who write about e_ _ episodes experience a marked increase in their physical and mental well-being.
= intense emotional events; сильно эмоциональных событиях
His experiments revealed that people who write about emotionally charged episodes experience a marked increase in their physical and mental well-being.
Sometimes a little discomfort in the beginning… can save a whole lot of pain d_ _ _. (= in the future)
Sometimes a little discomfort in the beginning… can save a whole lot of pain down the road.
Vicky, meanwhile, researched every aspect of Catalan life, even getting a tour of the market and a local restaurant to d_ _ Catalan cooking.
=погрузиться, deeply research
Vicky, meanwhile, researched every aspect of Catalan life, even getting a tour of the market and a local restaurant to delve into Catalan cooking.
The process of writing allowed them to gain a new perspective on their emotions and to understand them and their i_ more clearly.
= a possible effect or result, их значение (для будущего)
The process of writing allowed them to gain a new perspective on their emotions and to understand them and their implications more clearly.
/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃns/
You’ll just end up with more problems to fix d_ _ _.
You’ll just end up with more problems to fix down the road.
Being able to say that you are excited about a new job (not just “nervous”) or trusting of a colleague (not just “he’s nice”), will help you set your intentions for the role in a way that is more likely to lead to success d_ _ _. (= in the future)
..will help you set your intentions for the role in a way that is more likely to lead to success down the road.
WORD FORMATION
You might be surprised at the _ (BROAD >> NOUN) of your emotions.
You might be surprised at the breadth of your emotions.
/bredθ/
also surprised at her breadth of reading / I need a greater breadth of experience.
He has an ulcer right now due to s_ childhood trauma. (= unresolved past hurt; a trauma that he hid from himself)
He has an ulcer right now due to suppressed childhood trauma.
Whatever secrets she might have accidentally gleaned, it’s probable she doesn’t even know she knows them. That they’re b_ _ layers of psychosis. (= погребены под)
That they’re buried beneath layers of psychosis.
/ˈberid/
