Episodes Description: In this episode, I again review some words and phrases from past episodes that I think are useful for you to practice and master. The vocabulary covered in this episode are: fundamental, counterargument, distinct, tangent

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Hi guys. Welcome back. Today I thought I would do another review episode like I did back in episode 14. Those words I reviewed were segment, spark, associated with, and lo and behold. If you need a fresher on that episode, please go back and listen to episode 14 or the episodes that are referenced in that episode.

Okay, so today I will review a few words that are all found in Episode 6, titled “How to Learn a Language - Vocabulary is Everything”. That particular episode was rather long, and perhaps difficult for some listeners out there. I picked out certain difficult words that I think are good to know. It might be a good idea to listen to this episode, practice the lines, and then go back to episode 6 to see if you can understand the usage of these words in the context of that episode.

Alright, so the first one is “fundamental”…or “fundamentally”. I’ll cover both the adjective and adverb form.

"Fundamental" refers to something that is basic or essential. When something is described as "fundamentally" a certain way, it means it is that way at its core or most basic level.

Examples (adjective): The ability to communicate is a fundamental human need.  Math is fundamental to engineering. Water is a fundamental need for all living organisms.

Examples (adverb): He believes that all people are fundamentally good.  Their views are fundamentally different. The two systems are fundamentally the same.

The next word is “Counterargument”

A counterargument is an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.

Examples: Proponents of the new tax bill presented their reasons, but the opposition had a strong counterargument that it would harm small businesses.  Proponents of urban living cite convenience and amenities, but the counterargument often highlights the tranquility of rural life.

While some argue that remote work decreases productivity, a growing counterargument is the flexibility and balance it provides to employees.

The next is the word “Distinct” and its adverb form “distinctly”

"Distinct" means recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type. When you remember or notice something "distinctly," you do so clearly or unmistakably.

Example (adjective): Each region of the country has its own distinct culture.The two artists have distinct styles, making it easy to tell their works apart. While both languages are similar, they have distinct grammatical rules.

Example (adverb): I remember that day distinctly, as it was my first time visiting the city. I distinctly remember the first time I visited that old town; it left a lasting impression. Despite the fog, I could see the lighthouse's beam distinctly.

Finally, let’s look at the word “tangent”

A tangent, in this context, refers to a completely different line of thought or action. It's a sudden change in direction of the conversation or topic.

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