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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 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

A value that does not change; a constant. In research and academic papers, it refers to a fixed factor that remains steady throughout an experiment.

"이 공식에서 중력은 상수로 취급됩니다."

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 process of combining two or more things to create something new. Commonly used in chemistry (synthesis) or digital media (composite/editing).

"이 플라스틱은 여러 화학 물질의 합성으로 만들어졌다."

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 quality of being fair and impartial. It refers to the principle of treating everyone in a way that is equitable, especially in the distribution of resources or opportunities.

"세금 제도는 형평성을 유지하는 것이 매우 중요합니다."

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."

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."

verb

To nurture or foster something, such as an industry, talent, or skill, so that it can grow and develop properly.

"정부는 IT 산업을 집중적으로 육성하고 있습니다."

verb

To refer or hand over a matter, person, or case to a specific department, committee, or legal body for further investigation or decision.

"그 사건은 징계 위원회에 회부되었다."

verb

To formally abolish or cancel a law, system, or custom that has been in place.

"정부는 불합리한 규제를 폐지하기로 했습니다."

adjective

Having a low price; not expensive but often implying good value for money.

"이 가게는 물건값이 저렴해서 인기가 많아요."

verb

To conclude or judge something definitively, often based on limited information or a firm belief.

"그의 말만 듣고 범인이라고 단정할 수는 없다."

verb

To carry through, achieve, or persist in one's will or goal until it is accomplished, despite difficulties.

"그는 자신의 주장을 끝까지 관철했다."

verb

To name or term someone or something, often in an official or academic capacity.

"학자들은 이 새로운 종을 '황금 개구리'라고 명명했다."

verb

To shed one's skin (literally), or to break away from an old state, habit, or convention (metaphorically).

"우리는 고정관념에서 탈피하여 유연하게 생각해야 한다."

noun

The feeling of satisfaction or worthiness one gets after doing something useful or hard. A sense of achievement.

"열심히 가르친 보람을 느낍니다."

noun

A strong, passionate desire or longing for something, often an ambitious goal.

"성공에 대한 열망이 그를 움직이게 합니다."

verb

To manifest, appear, or be revealed, especially regarding traits, symptoms, or hidden abilities.

"잠재된 재능이 성인이 된 후에야 발현되었다."

verb

To estimate, judge, or gauge a situation, distance, or amount based on certain standards or intuition.

"그의 표정만으로는 기분을 가늠하기 어렵다."

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."

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."

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

Happening by chance or unexpectedly, rather than being planned or intentional. Often used in legal or scientific contexts to describe random events.

"그 사건은 계획된 것이 아니라 우발적인 사고였다."

verb

To become self-aware or to realize one's own state, position, or responsibility. It often refers to internal realization rather than external information.

"그는 자신의 잘못을 스스로 자각하기 시작했다."

noun

The ease with which assets can be converted into cash, or the quality of being fluid and changeable. In a broader sense, it refers to a lack of fixed structure or stability.

"중앙은행은 시장의 유동성을 조절하기 위해 금리를 인상했습니다."