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risk-averse
Meaning: Not liking to take risks; preferring safety.
Example: Some people are natural risk-takers, and others are risk-averse.
go along with
Meaning: To agree with an idea or opinion.
Example: I can't go along with the article when it says there's a universal risk-taking personality.
nothing bad will happen
Meaning: Feeling confident that a dangerous activity will not lead to harm.
Example: Most risk-takers tend to be confident that nothing bad will happen to them.
pump into
Meaning: When the body releases chemicals quickly into the bloodstream.
Example: Their bodies pump chemicals like adrenaline into their bloodstreams.
blanket statement
Meaning: A general statement that may not apply to all cases.
Example: I don't want to make any blanket statements about taking risks.
risk-taking
IPA (UK): /ˈrɪskˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˈrɪskˌteɪ.kɪŋ/
Meaning: The act of doing things that involve danger or uncertainty.
Meaning: The act of doing things that involve danger or uncertainty.
Example: Some people take risks in one part of their lives but not in others.
adrenaline
IPA (UK): /əˈdren.ə.lɪn/
IPA (US): /əˈdren.əl.ɪn/
Meaning: A chemical released in the body that increases energy and excitement.
Meaning: A chemical released in the body that increases energy and excitement.
Example: Skydivers get a rush of adrenaline when they jump.
self-esteem
IPA (UK): /ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/
IPA (US): /ˌself.ɪˈstiːm/
Meaning: Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities.
Meaning: Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities.
Example: Risk-takers often have higher self-esteem.
suicidal tendencies
IPA (UK): /ˌsuː.ɪˈsaɪ.dəl ˈten.dən.siːz/
IPA (US): /ˌsuː.əˈsaɪ.dəl ˈten.dən.siːz/
Meaning: Thoughts or behaviors related to wanting to harm oneself.
Meaning: Thoughts or behaviors related to wanting to harm oneself.
Example: The article connects risk-taking with suicidal tendencies.
psychological benefits
IPA (UK): /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈben.ɪ.fɪts/
IPA (US): /ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl ˈben.ə.fɪts/
Meaning: Positive effects on the mind or emotions.
Meaning: Positive effects on the mind or emotions.
Example: Risk-takers often enjoy psychological benefits such as confidence.
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TOEFL Listening: Lectures Discussions - Test 19
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