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2016년 7월 22일 금요일

PE 7/19 Alex Smith - University of Utah Commencement Speech


* justify: to prove that something is right; be a good reason for something
ex> Being tired does not justify being rude.

* become one’s own worst enemy: to cause most of one’s own problems
ex> Start being on time or you’ll become your own worst enemy.

* agonize over: to worry very much about something
ex> Cheryl agonized over whether to invite her friend’s ex to the party.

* screw up: to make a serious mistake
ex> Check the measurements twice so you don’t screw up.
ex> I screwed up the assembly of the tent and had to start over.

* insecurities: lack of self confidence
ex> Jack’s insecurities prevented him from succeeding.
Note> No matter how confident you may be, you probably have some insecurities. Insecurities can be about minor or major things. You can feel insecure about your job or your ugly feet.

* get the best of one: to defeat one; gain an advantage over one
ex> The rain got the best of us and we ran for shelter.

@ This is the point.  이게 핵심이다
the main point. /the bottom line. /the essence.

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