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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 moral obligation of an individual or organization to act in ways that benefit society and avoid harm, beyond just following legal requirements.

"기업은 이익 창출뿐만 아니라 윤리적 책임도 다해야 한다."

adjective

To be suitable, appropriate, or befitting for a certain status, level, or situation. It implies a sense of balance or matching between two things.

"그는 자신의 명성에 걸맞은 훌륭한 성과를 보여주었다."

verb

To uplift, enhance, or promote a spirit, mood, or awareness to a higher level. It is often used for abstract concepts like morale, national prestige, or consciousness.

"이 캠페인은 시민들의 환경 의식을 고양하기 위해 기획되었다."

adjective

To be pessimistic. It describes a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

"그녀는 이번 시험 결과에 대해 매우 비관적이다."

verb

To obtain or acquire something, typically information, data, or a physical item that is not easily available. It often implies a process of searching or receiving from a specific source.

"경찰은 사건의 결정적인 증거를 입수하는 데 성공했다."

noun

The mental capacity to process information, including functions like memory, attention, perception, and reasoning.

"규칙적인 운동은 노년기 인지 능력 유지에 도움을 준다."

noun

The act of completely rooting out or eliminating something bad or harmful, such as crime, disease, or a bad habit.

"학교 폭력을 근절하기 위해 모두의 노력이 필요합니다."

noun

The point at which a physical, chemical, or social state changes abruptly. In a broader sense, it refers to a limit or threshold beyond which a major change occurs.

"지구 온난화가 임계점을 넘으면 회복이 불가능해질 수 있다."

noun

The economic unit consisting of a person or a group of people living together; a household's income and expenditure.

"고물가 현상이 지속되면서 가계 부담이 커지고 있다."

noun

The act of sharing or dividing something among a number of people or groups; allocation of resources or responsibilities.

"한정된 자원을 효율적으로 배분하는 것이 경제학의 핵심이다."

verb

To eliminate or remove specific elements, often through a process of deduction, cleaning, or logical reasoning. It is frequently used in mathematics, logic, and experimental science.

"문제를 해결하기 위해 불필요한 변수를 하나씩 소거했다."

verb

To drive, impel, or push forward a movement, change, or process. Often used for abstract forces that motivate social change.

"기술 혁신은 사회 변화를 강력하게 추동하는 요인입니다."

verb

To divide or segment something into smaller, distinct parts. Often used in linguistics or sociology to describe how we break down continuous reality into categories.

"언어는 연속적인 세계를 단어로 분절하여 인식하게 합니다."

noun

A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence; a chronology.

"이 책은 한국 경제 발전의 연대기를 상세히 기록하고 있다."

noun

The imitation of the operation of a real-world process or system over time. Often used in science and engineering to predict outcomes.

"컴퓨터 시뮬레이션을 통해 비행기 사고의 원인을 분석했습니다."

noun

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

"두 기업의 합병은 큰 시너지 효과를 낼 것으로 기대된다."

noun

Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

"화석연료의 사용은 지구 온난화의 주된 원인 중 하나이다."

noun

The subject or topic of a discussion, debate, or piece of writing. In academic contexts, it refers to the specific proposition being argued.

"오늘 토론의 논제는 원자력 발전의 찬반 여부입니다."

adjective

Relating to or happening over a short period of time. It often refers to immediate results or temporary situations.

"단기적인 이익보다는 장기적인 성장을 목표로 해야 한다."

verb

To become worse or to make something worse. It is commonly used regarding health conditions, economic situations, or interpersonal relationships.

"폭풍으로 인해 기상 조건이 급격히 악화했습니다."

noun

A system of ideas or ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy. It refers to the fundamental beliefs of a group or society.

"그 정당은 보수적인 정치 이념을 가지고 있다."

noun

The extent to which a student or institution has achieved their educational goals, typically measured by grades or test scores.

"가정 환경은 학생의 학업 성취에 큰 영향을 미친다."

noun

A period of economic prosperity and rapid growth, characterized by high production, low unemployment, and increased consumer spending.

"수출 시장의 호황 덕분에 국가 경제가 활기를 띠고 있다."

noun

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced; a recession.

"지속되는 불경기로 인해 많은 소상공인들이 어려움을 겪고 있다."

noun

The parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, usually influencing its meaning. Understanding this is crucial for reading comprehension.

"단어의 정확한 의미는 문맥을 통해 파악해야 한다."

noun

The welfare or well-being of the general public, often used as a justification for laws, regulations, or government actions.

"개인의 자유는 공공 이익을 위해 어느 정도 제한될 수 있다."