ELL HubMarshall Goldsmith
Marshall Goldsmith
Episode 172
Vocabulary
conflate (verb)
- Definition:
- to combine two or more things into one, often confusing them together.
- Example from the episode:
- “We conflate the two and what I hear you saying is it leads us down a path that will never get us to that goal of happiness.”
- Example sentence:
- “Try not to conflate personal feelings with professional decisions.”
ethos (noun)
- Definition:
- the set of beliefs or values that guide a person, group, or culture
- Example from the episode:
- “The entire Western ethos is you will be happy when you may have seen this art form.”
- Example sentence:
- “The school’s ethos promotes inclusivity and respect.”
linear (adjective)
- Definition:
- following a straight path or a clear, logical sequence, like a line
- Example from the episode:
- “Have a clear linear thought pattern that people can follow and if you have about 20 different things to cover, do it in two different meetings.”
- Example sentence:
- “Learning isn't always a linear process.”
fall victim to (idiom)
- Definition:
- to be hurt, damaged, or affected by something bad, like catching a cold
- Example from the episode:
- “So perspective shifting is important and it means that we have to think about what's important for us and not necessarily just fall victim to what we think is what we're supposed to be doing.”
- Example sentence:
- “She didn't want to fall victim to scams.”