📘 Part 3: Risk

This episode's vocabulary

Vice versa (adv.) - in reverse order from the way something has been stated; the other way around.

To take chances (phrase) - to do things that are risky or dangerous.

Odds (noun) - the chances or likelihood of something happening or being the case.

Reckless (adj.) - heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.

Averse (adj.) - having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

Conservative (adj.) - ;averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.

To predispose (verb) - to make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition.

Safety net (noun) - a safeguard against possible hardship or adversity.

Scaffolding (noun) - in education, scaffolding refers to a variety of instructional techniques used to move students progressively toward stronger understanding and, ultimately, greater independence in the learning process.

To go overboard (phrase) - to do something in a way that is excessive or extreme.

To misjudge (verb) - to form a wrong opinion or conclusion about.

Sensible (adj.) - practical and reasonable. If you're wearing sensible shoes, they're sturdy, comfortable, good for walking, and your feet don't hurt.

Thrilled (adj.) - extremely happy about something.

Adrenaline rush (noun) - adrenaline helps your body react more quickly. It makes the heart beat faster, increases blood flow to the brain and muscles, and stimulates the body to make sugar to use for fuel. When adrenaline is released suddenly, it's often referred to as an adrenaline rush.

To get off on smth/smn (phrasal verb) - to find something exciting, especially in a sexual way.

Voraciously (adv.) - in a way that is very eager to have a lot of something.

Integral (adj.) - necessary and important as a part of a whole.

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