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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

A list of books, articles, and other sources used or referred to in a scholarly work. It is essential for avoiding plagiarism.

"보고서 마지막 페이지에 참고문헌을 명시해야 합니다."

noun

The quality or state of being different or disparate in nature. It refers to the lack of similarity between elements within a group or between two entities.

"두 문화 사이의 이질성을 극복하는 것이 중요하다."

noun

The process of making something more advanced, sophisticated, or high-level. It is often used in the context of industrial or technological progress.

"정부는 산업 구조의 고도화를 추진하고 있다."

adjective

Uniform or standardized; applying the same rule or method to everything without considering individual differences.

"모든 학생에게 일률적인 교육 방식을 적용해서는 안 된다."

adjective

Describing a process or change that cannot be reversed or returned to its original state. Often used in climate change or chemical discussions.

"환경 파괴가 비가역적인 수준에 도달하기 전에 대책을 세워야 합니다."

noun

The history of changes or transitions in a particular object, system, or society over a period of time.

"이 박물관은 한국 통신 기술의 변천사를 보여줍니다."

verb

To suggest or hint at something indirectly rather than stating it clearly or explicitly.

"작가는 소설의 도입부에서 주인공의 비극적인 운명을 암시했다."

adjective

Involving many different aspects, perspectives, or methods to solve a problem or analyze a situation thoroughly.

"정부는 저출산 문제 해결을 위해 다각적인 대책을 마련하고 있습니다."

noun

A relative value or 'weight' assigned to a particular item in a calculation to reflect its importance or frequency compared to other items.

"최종 성적 산출 시 기말고사에 높은 가중치를 둔다."

noun

The action of bringing something new into use or operation for the first time, such as a new system, technology, or law.

"새로운 기술의 도입으로 생산성이 크게 향상되었습니다."

noun

The process of a hidden problem, issue, or phenomenon becoming apparent or coming to the surface.

"오랫동안 숨겨졌던 갈등이 드디어 표면화되었다."

verb

To recreate or reproduce a past event, experiment, or work of art exactly as it was. It often refers to the repeatability of scientific results.

"과학자들은 동일한 실험을 통해 결과를 재현했다."

adverb

To do something in a firm, solid, or secure manner. It describes making a status, relationship, or foundation stronger and more stable.

"두 나라는 우호 관계를 더욱 공고히 했다."

noun

The process where something new originates or branches out from a primary source or root. In finance, it refers to products whose value comes from an underlying asset.

"이 단어는 라틴어에서 파생된 것이다."

noun

The quality of being receptive to new ideas or the degree to which something is accepted by the public/community.

"정부 정책의 성공을 위해서는 국민의 수용성이 중요하다."

noun

The quality of being believable or trustworthy; credibility of information or evidence.

"그 기사는 출처가 불분명해서 신빙성이 떨어진다."

noun

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different; dichotomy.

"세상을 선과 악이라는 이분법으로만 봐서는 안 된다."

noun

An event or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled; force majeure or inevitability due to overwhelming power.

"태풍으로 인한 피해는 인간의 힘으로는 어쩔 수 없는 불가항력이다."

noun

The process by which an economy is transformed from primarily agricultural to one based on the manufacturing of goods. It is a fundamental concept for discussing environmental impact and social change in IELTS.

"급격한 산업화는 도시 인구 집중 문제를 야기했다."

noun

Chemical substances found in food that are necessary for the growth and maintenance of the body. This word is essential for IELTS topics regarding diet, health, and lifestyle.

"신체가 정상적으로 기능하기 위해서는 다양한 영양소가 필요하다."

verb

To organize scattered data, information, or tasks into a logical and structured system or framework.

"그는 흩어져 있던 연구 자료들을 하나의 이론으로 체계화했다."

verb

To clarify or explain the reason for a misunderstanding, mistake, or suspicious situation to clear up doubts.

"정치인은 자신에 대한 의혹을 국민들에게 해명했다."

noun

The quality of being symbolic or having a deeper meaning beyond the literal appearance. It refers to the power of an object or image to represent an idea.

"비둘기는 평화의 상징성을 가지고 있다."

noun

Fine particulate matter in the air that is harmful to health. It is a major environmental and health topic in IELTS, especially regarding air quality and urban living.

"미세먼지 농도가 높은 날에는 야외 활동을 자제해야 한다."

noun

The act of making something a regular or routine occurrence. It refers to establishing a fixed schedule for an event or practice.

"우리는 매주 월요일 회의를 정례화하기로 했다."

noun

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind. It refers to homogeneity or similarity within a group.

"이 집단은 문화적 동질성이 매우 강하다."