Episode 24 10/27/2022

“Gen Z, Millennials Speak Out on Reluctance to Become Parents”

https://www.usnews.com/news/us/articles/2022-08-30/gen-z-millennials-speak-out-on-reluctance-to-become-parents

#precautionary    P-R-E-C-A-U-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y

Preemptive; intended to prevent something negative from happening.

1. The manufacturer has recalled all its might-be contaminated products at retailers as a precautionary measure.
2. A precautionary check up is required even for those who survived the crash without a scratch.

#vasectomy   V-A-S-E-C-T-O-M-Y

A birth control surgery for males; a surgery to in-fertilize a man. 

1. Vasectomy surgeries are opted more often today since fewer young people see having kids as important as in the past. 
2. Thanks to advancement in medicine, it is possible to undo vasectomy and regain male fertility.

#cement      C-E-M-E-N-T

A general referral to substance that sticks things together; a common construction material; to make some things tighter and stronger together.

1. This sales representative gives away perks and gifts regularly to cement deals with long-term clients.
2. Taiwan’s persistent diplomatic effort has cemented strong bonds with many countries non-affiliated with China.

 #germaphobe       G-E-R-M-A-P-H-O-B-E

A person who has fear for germs to an abnormal, unreasonable extent.

1. Ann is such a germaphobe; she sanitizes everything in sight before touching it.
2. Germaphobe is an OCD that might appear disrespectful in the eyes of those who don’t understand the dread.

#mortgage           M-O-R-T-G-A-G-E

A loan agreement with a bank that is usually for house purchase; the loaned money itself for house purchase.

1. Most people bought their first houses with a mortgage at a high interest rate.
2. Heavy mortgage payment has had many young people give up hopes to raise children.