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verb

to be

"학생이에요."

verb

to have

"책이 있어요."

verb

to do

"공부해요."

verb

to go

"학교에 가요."

noun

house

"우리 집."

noun

water

"물을 주세요."

noun

tea

"차가 좋아요."

noun

family

"우리 가족."

noun

mother

"저의 어머니."

noun

father

"저의 아버지."

adjective

To be insufficient, lacking, or not enough in quantity, quality, or ability.

"개발도상국은 깨끗한 식수가 매우 부족하다."

noun

The act of fully understanding or grasping a situation, facts, or the essence of something.

"사건의 원인을 파악하는 것이 우선입니다."

noun

The visible shape or configuration of something; the way in which something exists or appears.

"구름의 형태가 시시각각 변합니다."

noun

The act of checking or verifying the truth, accuracy, or existence of something.

"예약 내용을 다시 한번 확인해 주세요."

noun

Development or improvement in a situation, process, or research; moving forward toward a goal.

"두 나라 사이의 협상에 큰 진전이 있었습니다."

verb

To correspond to, be applicable to, or fall under a certain category or value.

"이 규칙은 모든 학생에게 해당한다."

verb

To be required or demanded as a necessary condition or action.

"이 직무에는 높은 수준의 전문성이 요구된다."

noun

A mistake, inaccuracy, or logical flaw in information, calculation, or a system.

"프로그램에서 치명적인 오류가 발생했습니다."

noun

A formal, regular, or standard state of something, often used in the context of education or employment.

"그는 정규 교육 과정을 모두 마쳤다."

noun

A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life.

"자연재해로 인해 많은 이재민이 발생했다."

noun

The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions.

"리더의 올바른 의사결정이 조직의 운명을 바꾼다."

noun

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

"그가 늦은 이유를 설명했습니다."

verb

To deal with, handle, or cover a specific subject or problem in a discussion or research. It also refers to the physical handling of tools or materials.

"이 논문은 현대 사회의 환경 문제를 다루고 있습니다."

noun

A profit or advantage gained from something, especially financial gain.

"그 회사는 작년에 막대한 이익을 남겼습니다."

noun

The action of buying and selling goods and services between countries.

"한국은 무역 의존도가 높은 나라 중 하나입니다."

noun

The professional maintenance of a favorable public image by a company or other organization or a famous person.

"신제품을 홍보하기 위해 다양한 이벤트를 준비했습니다."

noun

A visual representation of information, such as a chart, graph, or diagram. It is used to present complex data in a clear and organized manner for analysis.

"이 도표는 지난 10년간의 경제 성장률을 보여줍니다."

noun

The base, foundation, or groundwork of a structure, theory, or organization. It refers to the basic principles or facts upon which something is established.

"이 이론은 수년간의 연구를 토대로 만들어졌다."

noun

The formal or systematic process of acquiring knowledge or skills. A more academic term than '공부' (study).

"효과적인 학습을 위해 복습은 필수적입니다."

noun

Mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Essential for health and lifestyle-related topics.

"운동은 스트레스를 해소하는 가장 좋은 방법 중 하나입니다."

noun

A large number or the greater part of a group; the majority. It is used to describe trends or general consensus in academic data.

"다수의 사람들이 이 정책에 반대하고 있습니다."

verb

To point out a specific fact, error, or problem, often for the purpose of correction or analysis.

"많은 전문가들이 이 정책의 문제점을 지적했다."

noun

A young person who is developing into an adult; a teenager or adolescent.

"정부는 청소년들을 위한 문화 시설을 확충하고 있다."

noun

A group of people or things that are gathered together or share common characteristics.

"전문가 집단의 조언을 들어보는 것이 좋겠습니다."

noun

The act of searching or investigating something thoroughly; exploration of ideas or locations.

"우리는 새로운 시장을 탐색하고 있습니다."

noun

A small number or part of a group; a minority. In IELTS, this is often used to discuss minority rights, niche markets, or statistical outliers.

"그 의견에 찬성하는 사람은 소수에 불과했습니다."