Advanced Vocabulary
C1 Lesson 1: Specialized Terminology
Goal:
Understand sophisticated, low-frequency words (e.g., ubiquitous, mitigate) by using advanced context clues.
1. Specialized Terminology
Topic: Digital Technology & Psychology
Ubiquitous
ដែលមាននៅគ្រប់ទីកន្លែង (Present everywhere)
Mitigate
កាត់បន្ថយភាពធ្ងន់ធ្ងរ (Make less severe)
Exacerbate
ធ្វើឱ្យកាន់តែអាក្រក់ (Make worse)
Cognitive
ទាក់ទងនឹងការគិត (Mental process)
2. Decoding Strategy
Use these 3 clues to understand difficult words without a dictionary.
1. Contrast Clue (Opposite)
"Unlike his gregarious brother, Tom is very shy and quiet."
Logic: Unlike "shy" = Gregarious means friendly/outgoing.
2. Definition Clue (Commas)
"The meticulous scientist, who paid attention to every tiny detail, found the error."
Logic: The phrase between commas defines the word.
3. Example Clue
"He suffers from various ailments, such as headaches, back pain, and fever."
Logic: The examples show that "ailments" means illnesses.
3. The Digital Brain
Read the text. Hover/Tap the highlighted words.
In the modern era, smartphones have become ubiquitous; you can see them in every hand, on every street corner, and in every classroom. While these devices offer convenience, their constant use may exacerbate feelings of anxiety and isolation rather than reducing them.
Furthermore, the constant stream of notifications increases our cognitive load, making it harder for our brains to focus on deep tasks. To mitigate these negative effects, experts suggest setting strict boundaries on screen time.
Furthermore, the constant stream of notifications increases our cognitive load, making it harder for our brains to focus on deep tasks. To mitigate these negative effects, experts suggest setting strict boundaries on screen time.
4. Vocabulary Check
1. "Smartphones are ubiquitous." What does this imply?
2. If you want to mitigate a problem, you want to...
3. Exacerbate is the opposite of:
