[영단어] Inkling/ fidgety/ heretic/engulf/ persistent

linkling

잉클링

: a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint.

: 단서, 힌트

 

inkle (utter in an undertone)

 

1. I had an inkling that something was not right when I noticed the suspicious behavior of my neighbor.

2. She had an inkling that her friend was planning a surprise party for her, based on the secretive conversations she overheard.

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fidgety

퓌지리

: inclined to fidget; restless or uneasy.

 

1. The child grew fidgety during the long car ride, constantly shifting in their seat and playing with their toys.

2. The nervous speaker couldn't stay still on stage, pacing back and forth and appearing fidgety throughout their presentation.

 

*fidget (fidge->move briskly, to twitch)

퓌짓

:make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience.

"the audience had begun to fidget on their chairs"

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heretic

헤레팈

: a person believing in or practicing religious heresy.

: 이단자

 

haireomal(able to choose)

 

1. In medieval times, anyone who questioned the teachings of the church was labeled a heretic and faced severe consequences.

2. The scientist's groundbreaking theory was initially dismissed as heretical, but eventually gained widespread acceptance and revolutionized the field.

 

engulf

:(of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.

: eat or swallow (something) whole.

 

in+gulf

 

1. The roaring flames quickly engulfed the old wooden house, reducing it to ashes within minutes.

2. As the storm intensified, the waves grew larger and began to engulf the small boat, causing panic among the passengers.

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persistent

Despite all the setbacks, I tried my best to remain persistent in achieving my goal.