ELL HubAngela Duckworth
Angela Duckworth
Episode 337
Vocabulary
negotiate (verb)
- Definition:
- Definition: to discuss something with someone to reach an agreement
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “One element that you cannot negotiate out of is interest.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “We negotiated a lower price with the seller yesterday.””
tenacity (noun)
- Definition:
- Definition: the ability to keep trying even when something is difficult
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “We have often spoken about grit and tenacity on the show, especially around communication and improving communication skills.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “Her tenacity helped her finish the course despite many problems.””
sustained (adjective)
- Definition:
- Definition: continuing for a long time without stopping or becoming weaker
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “And when I grew up to become a psychologist, I really wanted to shine a light on the importance of effort, sustained effort to becoming better at whatever it is that you wanna do.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “He needs sustained practice to become confident at the piano.””
get down to something (idiom)
- Definition:
- Definition: to focus on the most important or basic part of something
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “Like when you get right down to it, people who have a sense of purpose, a calling, this work is important, aren't only curious.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “If we get down to the facts, both teams made serious mistakes.””