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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

Mutual cooperation; the process of working together with other people or organizations to achieve a common goal.

"양국은 경제 발전을 위해 상호협력을 강화하기로 합의했다."

verb

To reflect or project one's thoughts, feelings, or a certain reality onto another object, person, or situation.

"작가는 자신의 어린 시절 경험을 작품 속에 투영했다."

noun

The act of damaging, breaking, or spoiling the value, condition, or reputation of something.

"문화재 훼손을 막기 위한 대책이 필요합니다."

noun

The act of feeling or experiencing something directly through one's body or senses. Often used to describe how people personally perceive economic or environmental conditions.

"물가 상승을 체감하는 서민들이 늘고 있습니다."

noun

Rights or interests that have already been acquired and are recognized by law or custom. Often used to refer to the power held by established social groups.

"사회 개혁을 위해서는 기득권 세력의 저항을 극복해야 한다."

noun

A measure or incentive designed to encourage someone to do something or to attract people to a specific place or activity.

"정부는 기업의 투자를 유도하기 위해 세제 혜택이라는 유인책을 내놓았다."

noun

The act or process of making something as good or effective as possible, especially in technical or systematic contexts.

"검색 엔진 최적화는 웹사이트 홍보에 중요하다."

verb

To make something that was hidden, latent, or internal become visible, public, or apparent.

"잠재되어 있던 갈등이 본격적으로 표면화하기 시작했다."

noun

The highest level of education that a person has successfully completed. Often used as a variable in sociology and economics to explain income or health outcomes.

"부모의 교육 수준은 자녀의 학업 성취도에 영향을 줄 수 있습니다."

noun

Statutory services provided by the state or organizations for the benefit of the community or various groups. It covers health, housing, and financial support.

"정부는 노인들을 위한 사회복지 예산을 증액했습니다."

noun

The action of mentioning or alluding to something; looking at a source for information. Academic integrity relies on proper referencing.

"더 자세한 내용은 아래 도표를 참조하세요."

noun

A feature or quality that is shared by two or more people or things. Comparing and contrasting is a frequent task in IELTS.

"두 나라의 문화에는 몇 가지 공통점이 있다."

verb

To combine or integrate different fields, ideas, or techniques to create a synergy. Originally it refers to grafting in gardening.

"그는 전통 예술에 현대적 감각을 접목했다."

adjective

Belonging to the essential nature of something; inherent or internal rather than coming from outside.

"학습에 대한 내재적 동기가 높을수록 학업 성취도가 높다."

noun

A period of transition when one state or condition is changing into another. It is often characterized by instability or confusion.

"우리 사회는 전통과 현대가 공존하는 과도기에 처해 있다."

verb

For a certain action, event, or condition to take place or exist before another. It implies a prerequisite relationship.

"실행에 앞서 철저한 조사가 선행되어야 합니다."

noun

The degree or extent to which something can be used or put to practical use.

"이 기기는 기능이 많아 활용도가 매우 높다."

noun

The final state, result, or conclusion that a discussion, event, or logic eventually reaches.

"모든 논의는 결국 예산 부족이라는 결론으로 귀결되었다."

noun

Short for '개발도상국' (Developing Country). A country with a less developed industrial base and a lower Human Development Index relative to other countries.

"개도국에 대한 경제 원조가 지속적으로 이루어져야 합니다."

adjective

Related to or used in the buying and selling of goods and services. Often carries a connotation of being focused on profit rather than artistic or social value.

"그 영화는 상업적으로 큰 성공을 거두었습니다."

verb

To gather or unite separate forces, opinions, or people into one cohesive whole for a specific purpose.

"위기 상황에서 국민들의 역량을 결집하는 것이 중요하다."

noun

The quality of being outstanding or extremely good; excellence or proficiency in a particular field, especially in education.

"교육의 수월성을 추구하는 정책이 발표되었다."

noun

The place where someone lives; place of residence. Used in academic papers to discuss urbanization, demographics, and social services.

"그는 직장과 가까운 곳으로 거주지를 옮겼습니다."

noun

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration; carbon dioxide (CO2).

"이산화탄소 배출을 줄이는 것이 지구 온난화 방지의 핵심입니다."

noun

The increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services, compared from one period of time to another. It is a key topic in academic discussions about national development.

"정부는 지속 가능한 경제성장을 목표로 하고 있습니다."

adjective

Not transparent or clear; used both for physical objects and abstract situations like the future or intentions.

"세계 경제의 전망이 여전히 불투명하다."