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Lorraine Lee
Episode 202
Vocabulary
catapult (verb)
- Definition:
- to quickly move or throw someone or something forward or to a higher level
- Example from the episode:
- “Her latest book is Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career.”
- Example sentence:
- “The new idea catapulted the company to success.”
booster (noun)
- Definition:
- something that helps increase or improve confidence, strength, or success
- Example from the episode:
- “So it really can be a confidence booster.”
- Example sentence:
- “Music is a booster when I study.”
personable (adjective)
- Definition:
- friendly and easy to talk to
- Example from the episode:
- “And that's a huge benefit because there's been research that shows that when you use your hands on camera, you appear warmer, more personable, more energetic, all of these really positive things.”
- Example sentence:
- “The nurse was personable and kind.”
put something into place (idiom)
- Definition:
- to set up or start something so it works well
- Example from the episode:
- “I'm really curious, what are some things that you have put into place, I know you've made it your own, that you really want to get your students to take away?”
- Example sentence:
- “We put a plan into place for the project.”