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Lorraine K. Lee
Episode 327
Vocabulary
grill (verb)
- Definition:
- Definition: to ask someone many difficult questions
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “Well, thank you for inviting me to grill you today, Matt.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “My parents grilled me about my plans.””
authenticity (noun)
- Definition:
- Definition: the quality of being real, genuine, and true
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “You said that AI has created an ‘authenticity crisis.’””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “People liked the authenticity of her story.””
timely (adjective)
- Definition:
- Definition: happening at a good or suitable time
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “So I read your two new chapters and emailed you very excitedly afterwards letting you know how timely they both are.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “The article offers timely information.””
on the spot (idiom)
- Definition:
- Definition: immediately and without time to prepare
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “In a world where AI can polish and perfect our communication, the ability to communicate spontaneously on the spot not only demonstrates your humanness, but gives you an advantage in your personal and professional life.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “The interviewer gave her a task on the spot.””