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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 quality or feature that is characteristic of a person or thing.

"인간의 본질적 속성에 대해 논의해 봅시다."

noun

Work, especially hard physical work. In an academic sense, it refers to the labor force, labor rights, and human effort in production.

"기술의 발전으로 인간의 노동이 기계로 대체되고 있다."

noun

Remains or ruins of an ancient building, city, or culture. Often used when discussing heritage and tourism.

"경주에는 신라 시대의 역사적 유적이 많이 남아 있다."

noun

The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture.

"예술은 사람들의 삶을 풍요롭게 합니다."

noun

The course along which someone or something moves, or the general way in which a situation is developing.

"우리는 올바른 방향으로 가고 있습니다."

noun

The act of settling down in a place or the state of a new system or custom becoming established.

"그는 오랜 유학 생활 끝에 한국에 정착했습니다."

verb

To control, rule over, or have a dominant influence on a person, group, or society.

"과거에는 소수의 귀족이 나라를 지배했다."

noun

Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines. A major topic in IELTS Environment and Technology sections.

"화석 연료 대신 재생 에너지를 사용하는 것이 시급합니다."

noun

A long-established custom or practice that has become standard in a particular society, field, or organization.

"오래된 잘못된 관행을 타파해야 한다."

noun

A time or event when a significant change occurs in a situation, process, or history.

"그 사건은 그의 인생에서 큰 전환점이 되었다."

noun

A location or area outside of one's own country, typically across the sea; international territories.

"방학 동안 해외로 여행을 갈 계획입니다."

noun

The act of finding and starting a job, or the state of being employed.

"졸업 후에 바로 취업을 하고 싶습니다."

noun

The actual ability, skill, or competence that a person has in a particular field, often developed through practice or study.

"그녀는 피아노 실력이 매우 뛰어납니다."

noun

A set of guidelines, instructions, or rules to be followed in a specific situation. It acts as a compass for behavior or action.

"정부는 새로운 방역 지침을 발표했다."

noun

The formal establishment or setting up of a plan, policy, government, or record. It implies a structured and official process.

"정부는 새로운 경제 정책 수립에 나섰다."

noun

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

"노사 간의 협상이 극적으로 타결되었다."

noun

The act of following or complying with laws, rules, regulations, or promises. It implies obedience to a standard.

"교통 법규 준수는 안전의 기본이다."

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 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

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

"장기적인 불황으로 소비가 위축되었다."

noun

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

"민주주의의 핵심은 시민의 참여에 있습니다."

verb

To attract or invite investment, events, or customers to a specific place or organization.

"그 도시는 올림픽 유치에 성공했다."

noun

The source or origin of something, such as power, knowledge, or a river.

"지식은 국가 경쟁력의 원천이다."

noun

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

"이 규칙에는 예외가 없습니다."

noun

The basic tone, central theme, or underlying policy direction of something (like a speech, meeting, or government).

"정부는 평화 유지 기조를 계속 이어갈 방침이다."

noun

The ideology that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts. It is frequently discussed in IELTS in relation to environmental impact and lifestyle.

"과도한 소비주의는 환경 오염의 주요 원인 중 하나입니다."