enough; sufficient
To get an adequate amount of vitamin D, experts suggest spending between 10 and 15 minutes outside each day.
alternative
one of two or more possibilities
It’s better than the alternative.
archipelago
a group of several small islands
This little guy is found in the southern part of the Philippines archipelago.
break into
to illegally enter into somewhere
My car was broken into last night while I was out.
convenient
easy and comfortable to do or get to
Even if the parking space isn’t the most convenient, it’s better than the alternative.
deficiency
a lack of some necessary quality or element
Experts now say that up to 50% of people worldwide suffer from vitamin D deficiency.
depressing
having the potential to cause sadness
That's a really depressing movie, but it’s one of the greatest films of all time.
depression
a medical condition that involves feeling sadand unimportant
If so, you might have what experts call "seasonal depression."
exchange rate
price of currency if exchanged
What's the exchange rate?
expand
to get bigger
When there is minimal light, their pupils will expand to almost the size of the entire eye.
extraordinary
outstanding
Today, I want to talk a bit about an extraordinary little animal called the tarsier.
field
a specific area of work or study
He's a real professional in this field.
field trip
a group excursion for the purpose of observation
Did you find your permission slip for the field trip on Friday?
go off
to start making a noise suddenly
A good friend of mine had one and ended up taking it out because it would go off randomly.
I'm flattered
과찬이세요, 영광이에요
I’m flattered, but I couldn’t have written any of them without my lovely wife, Lola.
incredible
wonderful
What’s more is that their eyes provide tarsiers with incredible night vision.
initial
existing or occurring at the beginning; starting
My initial impression of him was very strong.
inspire
to make someone want to do something
She inspired me and pushed me to write them.
install
to connect or position in preparation for use
That’s why I’m thinking about getting an alarm installed.
large bill
고액권
Would you like large or small bills?
leftover money
남은 돈
I have some leftover money that I’d like to exchange.
mammal
an animal that has hair or fur and drinks milk from its mother
Tarsiers are very small mammals.
mattress
the thick soft part of a bed that you lie in
I think we should get one that includes a mattress as well.
miss
to feel the loss of something
Peter, you’re going to miss the bus.
moody
If you describe someone as moody, you mean that their feelings and behaviour change frequently, and in particular that they often become depressed or angry without any warning.
Do you ever get moody or depressed during the winter season?
namely
a word used when giving exact information about something you have already mentioned
He is found in the southern part of the Philippines archipelago, namely on the islands of Bohol and Mindanao.
note
pay attention to
Well, I think I lost the original one, so I just wrote a note.
palm
the underside of a person's hand
A fully grown tarsier can fit in the palm of your hand.
permission slip
허가서
I’m trying to find my permission slip for the field trip on Friday.
perspective
a particular attitude toward or way of thinking about something
It was really interesting to see a different perspective on the history of mankind.
pleasure
Pleasure is a feeling of happiness.
It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Martin.
professional
of, relating to, or connected with a certain job or career
You’re a real professional in this field.
property
a quality, trait, or characteristic
It seems like they just wanted to destroy property.
randomly
without method or conscious decision
Take note that it might ring randomly.
recommend
to say someone or something has good qualities and perform well at something
I recommend them to everyone I meet.
record
a written report of facts, events etc
She also told me that I should record my stories.
talented
having the ability to do something better than most people can
I’m excited to have such a talented and beautiful voice bring my work to life.
thought-provoking
생각하게 하는, 시사하는 바가 많은
It was certainly thought-provoking.
version
a form, variety or account of something
Oh, here’s another version of it that comes with a comic book.
wreck
something in a very bad condition
If people want to wreck your stuff, an alarm isn't going to stop them.
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