| Id | ESLPod_0922_WE_1518 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 922 |
| Episode Title | Getting a Second Opinion |
| Phrase | conservative |
| Text | The word "conservative," in this podcast, means trying only those things that have been tested in the past and are proven to work well, not trying anything new or risky: "When conservative treatments failed, Meghan signed up for some experimental drug trials to see if new medicines might stop the cancer from spreading." The word "conservative" also means disliking change and new ways of doing things: "This school uses a conservative approach to education." The word "conservative" can also mean traditional or old-fashioned: "Bank employees are expected to wear conservative clothing." Or, "Would you say you grew up in a family with conservative values?" Finally, the phrase "a conservative guess" means an estimate of the value of something where one purposely states a smaller-than-actual amount: "Even conservative projections indicate that the sea level will rise by a few inches." |
| Topics | Health + Medicine |
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