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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 act of linking or connecting two different things or phenomena together. It emphasizes the relationship or association between them.

"이 문제는 정치적 이해관계와 결부되어 있다."

noun

The science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes that act on it. Essential for TOEFL earth science sections.

"지질학자들은 암석의 성분을 조사하여 땅의 역사를 밝혀냅니다."

verb

To move toward the place where the speaker is. It is also used to describe weather phenomena like rain or snow falling.

"친구가 우리 집에 와요."

verb

To record words or characters on paper or a screen. It also commonly means 'to use' or 'to wear' (for hats/glasses).

"공책에 이름을 써요."

noun

The way in which plants, animals, and people are related to each other and to their environment, or the state of such relationships. Essential for TOEFL environmental science.

"우리는 지역의 생태 환경을 보호해야 합니다."

noun

The act of polishing or honing a skill, mind, or academic knowledge through constant practice and effort.

"그는 기술을 연마하기 위해 매일 연습했다."

noun

The state of living or inhabiting a certain place. It is primarily used to describe animals or plants living in their natural habitat.

"이 숲은 희귀한 새들의 서식지로 유명합니다."

verb

To associate one idea, image, or feeling with another; to be reminded of something by something else. Often tested in TOEFL Listening/Reading about psychology or art.

"이 그림을 보면 고향의 풍경이 연상된다."

noun

The act of watching something or someone carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something. It is the first step of the scientific method.

"천문학자는 망원경을 통해 별을 관찰한다."

noun

The state of being widely known and having a high reputation. It refers to people who are famous and respected in a specific field.

"그는 세계적으로 저명한 과학자이다."

noun

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation. Essential for 'Problem and Solution' type essays in IELTS.

"정부는 교통 체증을 위한 새로운 해결책을 모색하고 있다."

noun

The act of washing clothes, linens, or fabrics with water and detergent.

"세탁을 하러 가요."

noun

The act of washing one's face and hands. It is a core part of the morning and evening personal hygiene routine in Korean culture.

"아침에 일어나서 세수를 해요."

verb

To visit stores or browse online to purchase goods or services.

"백화점에서 옷을 쇼핑해요."

verb

To walk in a slow, relaxed way, especially for pleasure or health.

"공원에서 강아지와 산책해요."

verb

To wake up or get out of bed. It also refers to standing up from a sitting or lying position.

"저는 아침 7시에 일어납니다."

noun

The top layer of the earth's surface in which plants grow. It is a key term in agriculture and environmental science.

"토양이 비옥해야 농작물이 잘 자란다."

verb

To drink or swallow liquid. It can also refer to breathing in air.

"커피를 마시고 있어요."

verb

To become smaller in size, amount, or number. It is the direct opposite of '증가하다' and essential for describing downward trends.

"출산율이 매년 급격히 감소하고 있다."

verb

To live in a certain place or to be alive.

"저는 서울에 살아요."

noun

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Used frequently to describe social or natural occurrences.

"도시 집중 현상은 여러 사회 문제를 야기한다."

verb

To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.

"연구원들은 수집된 데이터를 철저히 분석하고 있다."

noun

Inner strength or potential power that is not always visible but emerges during difficult times or when needed. It is a 'reserve' power.

"그 팀은 위기 상황에서 놀라운 저력을 발휘했다."

noun

The state or fact of being of great significance or value. Frequently used in introductions of academic essays to justify the topic.

"교육의 중요성은 아무리 강조해도 지나치지 않다."

noun

The action of returning something to its original state or condition, especially after it has been damaged or lost. Often used for historical buildings, art, or natural ecosystems.

"정부는 훼손된 문화재를 복원하기로 결정했습니다."

noun

The act of returning something that was borrowed or rented.

"빌린 책을 제때 반납하지 않으면 연체료가 나옵니다."