* humility: a modest opinion of one’s own
significance
ex>
Heather displayed so much humility that it was difficult to see how
capable she was.
* assertive: confident and forceful
ex>
A customer once told me that I was being too assertive, so I changed my
style.
Note>
People often confuse the words, assertive
and aggressive. Assertive people
state their opinions, while still being respectful of others. Aggressive people
attack or ignore others’ in favor of their own.
* in other words: differently said
ex>
This isn’t Palmerston Avenue. In other words, we’re lost.
* self-esteem: pride in oneself
ex>
His father used to criticize everything he did, so he had very low self-esteem.
* sense of entitlement: an exaggerated
belief that one deserves everything one wants
ex>
Trisha’s sense of entitlement makes her a very difficult person to be
around.
Note>
Kids who are usually spoiled by their doting parents usually develop a strong
sense of entitlement. They think that the world revolves around them and that
everyone should cater to their needs. So watch out parents!
* soar: to fly without physical effort;
rise rapidly above a normal level
ex>
Watching birds soar in the wind made me realize that creatures besides
humans definitely experience pleasure.
* set one up for: ~을 특정한 상황에 처하게 하다
The
expression set one up has several
meanings, often depending on the preposition that follows it. For example, to set one up with someone means to try to
involve them in a relationship. To set
one up in a location means to leave someone alone in a public seating area.
ex>
Brenda’s friends are only setting her up for disappointment by
suggesting she enter that race.
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