Day 6 Vocabulary p61-72

1. junky

* Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌŋki/
* Meaning: 싸구려의, 질이 낮은
* English Definition: cheap, low-quality, or not worth much

Example:
The school gave us junky prizes.

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2. gourmet

* Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊərmeɪ/
* Meaning: 고급 식품의, 미식가용의
* English Definition: made with high-quality ingredients and special care

Example:
I sold $20 worth of gourmet coffee beans.

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3. get off school property

* Pronunciation: /ɡet ɔːf skuːl ˈprɑːpərti/
* Meaning: 학교 부지를 벗어나다
* English Definition: to leave the school grounds or campus

Example:
The yo-yo broke before I got off school property.

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4. get stiffed

* Pronunciation: /ɡet stɪft/
* Meaning: 정당한 대가를 받지 못하다, 손해보다
* English Definition: to be treated unfairly or not receive what you deserve

Example:
Rory really got stiffed.

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5. raffle

* Pronunciation: /ˈræfəl/
* Meaning: 경품 추첨, 복권식 추첨
* English Definition: a contest where tickets are sold and winners are chosen by chance

Example:
Mrs. Pranger won the raffle.

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6. Chinese finger trap

* Pronunciation: /tʃaɪˈniːz ˈfɪŋɡər træp/
* Meaning: 손가락 함정 장난감
* English Definition: a toy that traps your fingers when you pull

Example:
Rory got a Chinese finger trap.

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7. pounding the pavement

* Pronunciation: /ˈpaʊndɪŋ ðə ˈpeɪvmənt/
* Meaning: 발품을 팔다, 발로 뛰다
* English Definition: to walk around looking for work or opportunities

Example:
I was pounding the pavement looking for work.

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8. anguish

* Pronunciation: /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
* Meaning: 극심한 고통, 괴로움
* English Definition: severe mental or emotional suffering

Example:
It would save everyone a lot of pain and anguish.

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9. affectionate

* Pronunciation: /əˈfekʃənət/
* Meaning: 다정한, 애정 표현이 많은
* English Definition: showing love and affection

Example:
Mrs. Door is a little too affectionate.

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10. braces

* Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪsɪz/
* Meaning: 치아 교정기
* English Definition: a device used to straighten teeth

Example:
He must not have worn braces as a kid.

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11. plow (plough)

* Pronunciation: /plaʊ/
* Meaning: 눈을 밀어 치우다, 제설하다
* English Definition: to clear snow using a plow

Example:
His son plows her driveway for free.

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12. driveway

* Pronunciation: /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
* Meaning: 집 진입로
* English Definition: a private road leading to a house or garage

Example:
I’ll shovel your driveway for five bucks.

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13. steer the conversation

* Pronunciation: /stɪr ðə ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
* Meaning: 대화의 방향을 돌리다
* English Definition: to guide a conversation toward a certain topic

Example:
I steered the conversation back to shoveling her driveway.

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14. visitor

* Pronunciation: /ˈvɪzɪtər/
* Meaning: 방문객
* English Definition: someone who comes to visit

Example:
She said she never gets visitors.

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15. ornament

* Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
* Meaning: 장식품
* English Definition: an object used for decoration

Example:
The room was filled with lawn ornaments.

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16. polite

* Pronunciation: /pəˈlaɪt/
* Meaning: 예의 바른
* English Definition: showing good manners

Example:
I tried to be polite.

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17. shovel

* Pronunciation: /ˈʃʌvəl/
* Meaning: 삽으로 치우다
* English Definition: to move snow, dirt, etc. with a shovel

Example:
I offered to shovel her driveway.

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Must-Know Idioms

get stiffed

= 정당한 보상을 못 받다

pounding the pavement

= 발품을 팔다, 발로 뛰다

steer the conversation

= 대화 주제를 돌리다

get off school property

= 학교 부지를 벗어나다

plow a driveway

= 진입로의 눈을 치우다

rat out / tell on someone

= 일러바치다

Example:
I told on Mr. Harkin.
= 나는 하킨 씨를 엄마에게 일렀다.