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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 period of economic decline characterized by low business activity and high unemployment; a recession.

"장기적인 불황으로 소비가 위축되었다."

noun

The temperature of the air in the atmosphere. It refers to how hot or cold the weather is.

"지구 온난화로 인해 전 세계의 평균 기온이 상승하고 있습니다."

noun

The act of supplying or providing something that is wanted or needed. It is a very common verb in business and research contexts (e.g., providing data).

"이 웹사이트는 유용한 정보를 무료로 제공합니다."

noun

A building or structure that serves as a living space for humans; residential housing.

"도심의 주택 가격이 급격히 상승했다."

noun

A condition of being unwell or having a specific sickness in the body or mind. It is a formal term for disease or illness.

"규칙적인 운동은 여러 가지 질병을 예방할 수 있습니다."

noun

The act of fulfilling a promise, contract, duty, or obligation. It is a more formal term for 'carrying out' an agreement.

"계약의 성실한 이행이 필요합니다."

noun

The formal discussion or negotiation between parties to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics.

"노사 간의 협상이 극적으로 타결되었다."

noun

Lack of success or the omission of expected or required action. It involves not meeting a desired goal or standard.

"실패는 성공의 어머니라는 말이 있습니다."

adjective

Relating to physical objects or money rather than spiritual or emotional values. Often describes tangible benefits or a lifestyle focused on consumption.

"현대인들은 종종 물질적 풍요 속에서도 공허함을 느낍니다."

adjective

Requiring or showing high skill, specialized knowledge, or training. It refers to something handled by an expert.

"이 문제는 전문적인 지식이 필요합니다."

adjective

Relating to the mind or spirit, as opposed to the physical body. It covers psychology, emotions, and mental well-being.

"규칙적인 운동은 정신적 건강에도 큰 도움이 됩니다."

adjective

Following in a regular order without interruption. It is essential for describing trends in IELTS Writing Task 1 or processes in Task 2.

"회사는 3년 연속적인 성장을 기록했다."

adjective

To be clear, distinct, and leave no room for doubt. It is used in academic writing to present clear arguments or findings.

"그의 태도는 찬성인지 반대인지 분명하지 않다."

noun

The process of making something stable or the state of becoming stable. Often refers to prices, political situations, or systems.

"정부는 물가 안정화를 위해 새로운 정책을 도입했습니다."

noun

A specific age group or range of ages. Crucial for demographic analysis in IELTS Task 1.

"이 서비스는 20대와 30대 연령대에서 가장 인기가 많습니다."

noun

Electric power or energy. This is essential for discussing energy consumption, renewable energy, and technology.

"여름철에는 전력 소비량이 급격히 증가합니다."

noun

The act of making something official or formal, such as a statement, rule, or agreement.

"정부는 새로운 정책을 공식화했습니다."

noun

The total amount of money paid to employees for their labor; personnel expenses or labor costs.

"인건비가 오르면 제품 가격도 오를 수밖에 없습니다."

noun

To invade, infringe upon, or violate someone else's rights, territory, or privacy. It implies causing harm by overstepping boundaries.

"사생활 침해는 심각한 사회 문제입니다."

noun

The act of using up or exhausting resources, energy, or time. It implies a reduction in the available amount.

"에너지 소모를 줄이기 위해 노력해야 합니다."

noun

The origin or source of something; how something started or where it came from.

"이 단어의 유래를 아는 사람은 별로 없다."

noun

The act of choosing and adopting a certain plan, technology, idea, or policy from several options.

"그 회사는 새로운 기술을 채택하기로 결정했다."

noun

The mental state, emotions, or processes of a person or group. It often refers to the study of the human mind.

"소비자들의 구매 심리를 파악하는 것이 마케팅의 핵심입니다."

noun

The ability of an object to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed; or the ability of a person or system to recover quickly from difficulties.

"어려운 상황에서도 희망을 잃지 않는 탄력성이 필요하다."

noun

A business organization or company that produces goods or provides services to make a profit. It is a central term for economic and professional topics.

"대기업뿐만 아니라 중소기업의 성장도 경제 발전에 필수적입니다."

noun

A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule.

"이 규칙에는 예외가 없습니다."