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David Brooks
Episode 129
Vocabulary
foster (verb)
- Definition:
- to help something grow and develop
- Example from the episode:
- “I’m curious what drives your interest in this topic, and what role does communication play in fostering the connection you write about?”
- Example sentence:
- “Their work helped to foster positive change in the society.”
crossroads (noun)
- Definition:
- a point in your life when you have to make an important decision
- Example from the episode:
- “So what crossroads are you at right now?”
- Example sentence:
- “Sophia is at a crossroads, trying to decide whether to start her own company or keep working for someone else.”
aloof (adjective)
- Definition:
- not friendly or not involved with others
- Example from the episode:
- “And so I grew up kind of an aloof personality type.”
- Example sentence:
- “Despite being in a crowded room, she felt aloof.”
imposter syndrome (idiom)
- Definition:
- when you feel like you’re not as smart or good as others think you are and you worry about being found out
- Example from the episode:
- “Maybe you have imposter syndrome.”
- Example sentence:
- “She didn’t share her ideas in the meeting because of her imposter syndrome.”