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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 establish or set up a plan, policy, or theory in a formal or organized way.

"정부는 경제 활성화를 위한 대책을 수립했다."

adjective

To be urgent, pressing, or desperate. It describes a situation where something is very much needed or a feeling is very strong.

"환경 보호를 위한 정부의 대책이 절실한 시점입니다."

noun

The quality of being able to continue over a long period of time without interruption or weakening.

"운동의 효과를 보려면 지속성이 중요하다."

noun

Activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.

"젊은이들이 정치에 더 많은 관심을 가져야 합니다."

noun

The state of having two sides or aspects, often contrasting ones like pros and cons. It is a key term in discussing complex social issues.

"인터넷의 발달은 정보 공유와 사생활 침해라는 양면성을 가지고 있습니다."

noun

Information, understanding, or skills that you get through experience or education. It refers to the state of knowing about a particular subject.

"책을 많이 읽으면 다양한 지식을 얻을 수 있다."

noun

A situation in which people or organizations try to be more successful than others. A very common theme in IELTS Task 2 essays regarding education and the global market.

"과도한 경쟁은 아이들에게 스트레스를 줄 수 있다."

noun

The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. It is essential for describing air pollution and environmental issues in IELTS.

"대기 오염이 심각한 수준에 도달했습니다."

verb

To revise, modify, or correct something that has already been decided, written, or planned. It aims to improve or update the original.

"선생님의 조언을 듣고 에세이의 결론 부분을 수정했다."

noun

Having many different sides, aspects, or facets; complex and multi-layered.

"이 문제는 다면적인 분석이 필요합니다."

verb

To preserve or keep something in its original state, especially something valuable like nature, culture, or data. It implies protection from damage or loss.

"우리는 후손들을 위해 자연환경을 깨끗하게 보존해야 한다."

noun

A plan, idea, or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

"그의 제안은 위원회에서 만장일치로 통과되었다."

adjective

Implicit or suggestive; containing a hidden meaning that is not expressed directly. It is often used to describe poetry, literature, or complex statements.

"그 시의 제목은 매우 함축적인 의미를 담고 있다."

verb

To repeat means to do or say something again. In an academic context, it refers to recurring patterns or replicating experiments.

"같은 실수를 반복하지 않도록 주의하세요."

verb

To make something less severe, painful, or strict; to mitigate or alleviate a problem or tension.

"스트레스를 완화하기 위해 명상을 하는 것이 좋다."

verb

To distort or misrepresent facts, truth, or a person's words, often to deceive or manipulate.

"일부 언론이 사실을 왜곡하여 보도하고 있다."

verb

To support, back, or advocate for a particular person, idea, theory, or policy.

"많은 사람들이 정부의 새로운 교육 정책을 지지하고 있다."

noun

The quality of occurring only once or being disposable after one use. Often used in environmental contexts regarding waste or in social contexts regarding temporary events.

"일회성 행사가 아닌 지속적인 지원이 필요하다."

noun

The process of making external values, beliefs, or social norms a part of one's own personality or mindset.

"교육의 목적은 올바른 가치관의 내면화에 있다."

adjective

Clearly and directly stated, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. It describes something that is expressed in a definite way.

"계약서에는 보상 범위가 명시적으로 규정되어 있어야 합니다."

noun

A thing that is accepted as true or as a starting point for an argument or action; a premise.

"모든 인간은 평등하다는 전제 아래 이 법안이 만들어졌다."

noun

The quality of having special skill or knowledge in a particular field. It implies a high level of competence.

"직원들의 전문성을 높이기 위해 교육 프로그램을 실시합니다."

adjective

To be excellent, superior, or of high quality, especially in comparison to others.

"그는 수학 실력이 매우 우수합니다."

noun

The gradual gathering or piling up of things like wealth, knowledge, experience, or substances over a period of time.

"그는 오랜 시간 동안 풍부한 경험을 축적했다."

noun

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. It refers to the act of controlling or restricting certain activities by law or rule.

"환경 오염을 줄이기 위해 배출 가스 규제가 강화되었다."

noun

The ability to see and understand the true nature of a person or situation clearly; deep understanding.

"그 작가는 인간 본성에 대한 깊은 통찰력을 보여준다."