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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."

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."

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

"오랫동안 숨겨졌던 갈등이 드디어 표면화되었다."

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."

noun

An awareness or critical perspective that recognizes something as a problem that needs to be solved.

"환경 오염에 대한 문제의식을 가져야 한다."

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 fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, especially considered as a drive or need present in everyone. This term often appears in IELTS Academic topics related to education goals and career satisfaction.

"교육의 궁극적인 목적은 개개인의 자아실현을 돕는 것이다."

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."

noun

A permanent, full-time position with a contract of indefinite duration. This term is crucial for IELTS topics regarding labor markets, job security, and economic stability.

"많은 청년들이 고용 안정을 위해 정규직 취업을 희망한다."

adjective

Relating to experience or use rather than theory; useful and sensible in a real situation. Often used in IELTS when discussing design, architecture, or educational subjects.

"이 가구는 디자인보다 실용적인 면을 강조했다."

verb

To be accumulated or added up over a period of time. It is frequently used to describe the buildup of fatigue, debt, or environmental damage.

"피로가 누적되면 건강을 해칠 수 있다."

adjective

To be easy to do or achieve; to be convenient. Often used in IELTS when discussing accessibility of information or ease of travel.

"인터넷의 발달로 정보 검색이 용이해졌다."

noun

The degree or level of focus or concentration on a particular task or object. Often used in IELTS when discussing study habits, workplace efficiency, or advertising.

"오후에는 업무 집중도가 떨어지기 쉽다."

noun

The act of helping or supporting a main function or entity. It often refers to financial assistance (subsidies) or providing secondary aid to complete a task.

"정부는 중소기업에 재정적 보조를 아끼지 않았다."

verb

To be confronted with a problem, task, or situation that requires immediate attention. It describes being in a position where one must deal with a current challenge.

"우리는 에너지 부족이라는 심각한 문제에 당면해 있습니다."

noun

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; resilience. It can apply to individuals, ecosystems, or economies.

"경제의 빠른 성장은 우리 국민의 강한 회복력 덕분입니다."

noun

The act of adding more details or explanations to clarify a point. It is often used to expand on a topic sentence in an essay.

"이해를 돕기 위해 약간의 부연을 하겠습니다."

noun

The state of being fully grown or developed, either physically or mentally. It can also describe a society or industry that has reached a stable and advanced stage.

"그는 나이에 비해 정신적으로 매우 성숙하다."

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

"이 박물관은 한국 통신 기술의 변천사를 보여줍니다."

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."

verb

To act in solidarity or to form an alliance for a common goal or shared interest. It implies a sense of mutual support and unity between groups or individuals.

"환경 단체들은 기후 위기에 대응하기 위해 서로 연대하고 있다."

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

The act of developing one's own potential, skills, or character. It refers to self-improvement activities for personal or professional growth.

"그는 자기계발을 위해 매일 새벽에 영어 공부를 한다."