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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."

verb

To make something ready for use or consideration. It is a fundamental word for discussing exams, travel, or meetings.

"내일 시험을 위해 밤늦게까지 준비했다."

noun

The act of giving money, goods, or services to help a person or organization, especially a charity. It is a key term in social welfare and philanthropy topics.

"그는 전 재산을 사회에 기부하기로 약속했다."

noun

Great damage or loss of life caused by natural events (like earthquakes) or human accidents. It corresponds to 'disaster' or 'calamity'.

"자연 재해로부터 인명을 보호하기 위한 대책이 시급하다."

noun

Unwanted or unusable materials that are discarded after use. It is the formal academic term for 'waste' or 'trash'.

"산업 폐기물의 무단 투기는 환경에 심각한 해를 끼친다."

noun

A specific quantity or amount used as a standard of measurement. It can also refer to a basic component or group within a larger organization.

"길이를 재는 단위는 미터입니다."

verb

To perform a scientific test or investigation to discover new information or test a hypothesis. It involves observing effects under controlled conditions.

"과학자들은 새로운 백신의 효과를 확인하기 위해 실험하고 있다."

noun

The act of reducing or shrinking the size, scale, or scope of something.

"회사는 비용 절감을 위해 예산을 축소했습니다."

verb

To intrude upon, violate, or infringe on someone's rights, privacy, or territory.

"타인의 사생활을 침해하는 행위는 법으로 금지되어 있습니다."

noun

An area or arena in which commercial dealings are conducted. In IELTS, it often refers to global trade or economic environments.

"우리 회사는 해외 시장을 개척하고 있다."

noun

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth. It also refers to inhabitants of a city and their rights/duties.

"모든 시민은 투표할 권리가 있다."

noun

A single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family.

"사회의 발전은 개인의 창의성에서 시작됩니다."

noun

A field of study or the pursuit of knowledge through systematic research and learning.

"그는 평생을 학문 연구에 바쳤습니다."

noun

The most advanced or leading position in a field; state-of-the-art.

"이 병원은 첨단 의료 장비를 갖추고 있습니다."

noun

The main point or core issue of an argument or discussion. It refers to what is actually being debated.

"그의 질문은 오늘의 논점에서 벗어나 있다."

noun

The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that is inherited from past generations. It includes monuments, traditions, and artworks.

"경주는 도시 전체가 거대한 문화유산입니다."

noun

The history of one's professional work or career experience. Often discussed in IELTS topics related to employment and the job market.

"그는 10년 이상의 경력을 가진 전문가이다."

noun

The act of reducing something to the smallest possible amount, degree, or intensity.

"피해를 ______하기 위해 신속하게 조치를 취해야 한다."

noun

A specific position of employment or an opportunity for work.

"정부는 더 많은 ______를 창출하기 위해 노력하고 있다."

adjective

To be clear, distinct, or vivid. Often used to describe differences, trends, or evidence in academic reports.

"두 집단 사이에 뚜렷한 차이가 발견되었습니다."

adjective

To be very small, slight, or insignificant in amount, degree, or influence. Used in academic writing to describe negligible changes.

"그 정책이 경제에 미치는 영향은 아주 미미했습니다."

verb

To make or manufacture goods, components, or results, often on a large scale or through a specific process.

"이 공장은 하루에 천 대의 자동차를 생산합니다."

noun

A feature or quality that is the same or similar between two or more things being compared.

"두 언어 사이에는 몇 가지 유사점이 발견되었다."

noun

The quality of being open to new ideas, influences, or people; openness.

"다문화 사회에서는 타 문화에 대한 개방성이 필요합니다."

noun

A feeling of pride in oneself or one's achievements, or in something one is connected with (like a country or company).

"그는 자신의 직업에 대해 큰 자부심을 가지고 있습니다."

noun

The quality of being efficient in terms of cost or use of resources; economic feasibility.

"새로운 에너지원은 경제성이 확보되어야 널리 사용될 수 있습니다."

noun

The various means or methods used for moving people or goods from one place to another, such as cars, buses, trains, and airplanes.

"대도시에서는 지하철이 가장 편리한 교통수단이다."