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- Set off (phrasal verb) - to begin a journey or embark on a specific course of action
ex) She set off on a solo backpacking trip through Europe to explore different cultures.
"And so I set off on this life's mission to understand that."
- Fall through the cracks(idiom) be overlooked.
ex) Too many young people fall through the cracks in the health system.
”We wanted to find systems that worked for at-risk youth that fell through the cracks of traditional mental health support systems.”
- Suicidal (adjective) - pertaining to or involving thoughts or tendencies towards self-harm or taking one's own life
ex) Recognizing the signs of suicidal behavior, the counselor intervened to provide immediate support.
"We used behavioral tools to help kids with suicidal ideation and anxiety, self-harming, disordered eating, and we have incredible results."
- Bottleneck (noun) - a point of congestion or obstruction that hinders the flow or progress of something
ex) The increased demand for housing created a bottleneck in the real estate market.
"What we're solving is the bottleneck in the mental health crisis."
- Integrity (noun) - the quality of being honest, having strong moral principles, and adhering to ethical standards
ex) The politician's reputation for integrity and transparency earned the trust of the constituents.
"Every time I have made big, hard choices, I always choose my integrity and my character."
Van Gogh As a Guide to Confidence
- Penniless (adjective) - Having no money or very little money.
ex) He lived as a penniless artist, struggling to make ends meet."
“In mid-September 1888, a penniless Dutchman, who would in a few months be committed to an asylum and be dead within two years, sat down in the eastern corner of the Place du Forum in Arles and set to work on one of the most astonishing and beloved paintings ever made.”
- Juxtaposes (verb) - Places two contrasting things together to highlight their differences or similarities.
ex) The painting juxtaposes the serenity of the night café with the grandeur of the cosmos.
“‘Café Terrace at Night’ juxtaposes our snug night time rituals under our defiant man-made lamps with the ultimate mysteries and sublimity of the cosmos.”
- Snug (adjective) - Comfortably warm and cozy.
ex) We enjoyed a snug evening by the fireplace.
“‘Café Terrace at Night’ juxtaposes our snug night time rituals under our defiant man-made lamps with the ultimate mysteries and sublimity of the cosmos.”
- Defiant (adjective) - Resisting or challenging authority or norms.
ex) The artist's defiant spirit shines through his rebellious artwork."
”‘Café Terrace at Night’ juxtaposes our snug night time rituals under our defiant man-made lamps with the ultimate mysteries and sublimity of the cosmos.”
- Sublimity (noun) - The quality of being awe-inspiring, grand, or transcendent.
ex) The painting captures the sublimity of the night sky.
“‘Café Terrace at Night’ juxtaposes our snug night time rituals under our defiant man-made lamps with the ultimate mysteries and sublimity of the cosmos.”
- Give a damn (idiom) - To care or be concerned about something.
ex) No gallery gave a damn about Van Gogh's work during his lifetime."
“And yet, as we know, Van Gogh found no buyers for his masterpiece; no museum came begging, no gallery gave a damn. “
- Appall (verb) - To greatly shock, horrify, or disgust.
ex) The atrocities committed during the war appalled the world.
“They are appalled where they are told to be appalled - and admiring where they are told to admire.”
- At points (phrase) - At certain times or moments.
ex) The speaker's words were inspiring at points, but lacked consistency.
”An alternative to hating and undermining ourselves is to be, at points, a lot more acerbic about the sort of people we live among - and a lot more confident in our own path.”
- Acerbic (adjective) - Sharp, sarcastic, or critical in tone.
ex) The critic's acerbic remarks about the artwork upset the artist.
”An alternative to hating and undermining ourselves is to be, at points, a lot more acerbic about the sort of people we live among - and a lot more confident in our own path.”
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