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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."

noun

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary specified over time; being consistent.

"그의 주장에는 일관성이 부족하다."

adjective

Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts. It refers to being unbiased and based on observable evidence.

"논문에서는 항상 객관적인 태도를 유지해야 한다."

noun

The quality of being logically or factually sound; validity. In research, it refers to whether a study accurately measures what it intended to measure.

"그의 주장은 논리적 타당성이 부족하다."

verb

To carry out a task, duty, or research; to perform or execute a plan.

"그는 자신에게 맡겨진 임무를 성실히 수행했다."

verb

To systematically gather data, information, or samples for study or analysis. It is a fundamental step in scientific research and academic writing.

"연구원은 실험을 위해 다양한 데이터를 수집했다."

adverb

To a great or significant degree; considerably. Used to emphasize the extent of something.

"그 영화는 예상했던 것보다 상당히 재미있었다."

noun

The act or instance of making or becoming different; a modification or transformation in form, quality, or state.

"기술의 발달은 사회 전반에 큰 변화를 가져왔다."

verb

To express disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes; or to evaluate something analytically.

"그는 정부의 경제 정책을 강하게 비판했다."

noun

A plan, proposal, or option that can replace an existing one, usually to solve a problem. It is a key word in IELTS Task 2 for suggesting solutions.

"우리는 현재의 에너지 문제를 해결할 수 있는 새로운 대안을 찾아야 합니다."

verb

To bring about or cause a certain result or situation, usually a negative or serious one. It is frequently used in formal writing to describe the consequences of an action.

"환경 오염은 심각한 기후 변화를 초래할 수 있습니다."

verb

To judge or determine the value, quality, importance, or size of something. It is essential for describing research or academic results.

"교사는 학생들의 학업 성취도를 정기적으로 평가합니다."

verb

To reflect or mirror a certain state, opinion, or fact in something else. Often used when a policy or a piece of art shows the current situation of a society.

"이 소설은 당시의 사회상을 잘 반영하고 있습니다."

verb

To estimate or guess what will happen in the future based on certain data or logic. It is a frequent word in scientific or economic reporting.

"전문가들은 내년 경제 성장률이 낮아질 것으로 예측하고 있습니다."

verb

To overcome or get over a difficulty, hardship, or weakness. It is often used in discussions about personal growth or social crises.

"그녀는 많은 어려움을 극복하고 마침내 성공했습니다."

verb

To achieve or accomplish a goal, task, or desire through effort. It is commonly used when talking about career or academic success.

"목표를 성취하기 위해서는 꾸준한 노력이 필요합니다."

noun

A benefit, advantage, or favor received from a person, institution, or situation. It is widely used in business, welfare, and policy contexts.

"이 카드를 사용하면 다양한 할인 혜택을 받을 수 있습니다."

verb

To state or set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly. This is a vital verb for the introduction of academic essays.

"학자마다 행복을 정의하는 방식이 다릅니다."

noun

The relative importance or weight of something within a whole. It is often used when analyzing statistics, charts, or social trends.

"수출이 우리 경제에서 차지하는 비중이 매우 높습니다."

adjective

To be clear, certain, and without any ambiguity. It is used to describe evidence, goals, or statements that are easy to understand and verify.

"그녀는 자신의 의사를 명확하게 전달했습니다."

noun

A primary or essential cause or influence that contributes to a particular result or situation.

"경제 위기의 주요 요인 중 하나는 과도한 부채였다."

verb

To find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with a problem or difficulty.

"정부는 주택 문제를 해결하기 위해 새로운 정책을 도입했다."

noun

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

"현대 사회는 매우 빠르게 변화하고 있다."

verb

To clearly state or specify something in a document, rule, or contract so that there is no ambiguity.

"계약서에 환불 규정을 명시해야 한다."

noun

Potential or latent power that is not yet revealed but exists within someone or something.

"선생님은 학생들의 잠재력을 끌어내기 위해 노력하십니다."

verb

To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on known facts or evidence; to infer.

"제시된 자료를 바탕으로 결론을 추론할 수 있다."

verb

To disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against them. Used to present the counter-argument in academic tasks.

"주민들은 공장 건설에 강력히 반대했다."