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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 distinctive attribute or aspect of something. It helps to differentiate one thing from another.

"이 제품의 가장 큰 특징은 디자인이 심플하다는 것이다."

noun

Reciprocal action or influence; how two or more entities affect each other.

"교사와 학생 사이의 상호작용이 학습 효과를 높인다."

noun

The ability to avoid wasting materials, energy, efforts, money, and time in doing something or in producing a desired result.

"업무의 효율성을 높이기 위해 새로운 시스템을 도입했다."

noun

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

"그의 가설을 뒷받침할 확실한 증거가 부족하다."

noun

The state or quality of being needed or necessary. It is used to justify why a certain action, policy, or research should be undertaken.

"전문가들은 대체 에너지 개발의 필요성을 주장합니다."

noun

A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition. It is the starting point in a causal chain.

"경찰은 사고의 정확한 원인을 조사 중이다."

noun

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. Often refers to natural or human resources.

"천연 자원의 고갈은 인류에게 큰 위협이 되고 있다."

adjective

Clearly defined or identified; providing specific details rather than general ideas.

"더 구체적인 설명을 해주실 수 있나요?"

adjective

To be considerable in amount, size, or degree. It is used to describe something that is significant or large enough to be noteworthy.

"그 사고로 인해 상당한 재산 피해가 발생했습니다."

noun

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end. It also refers to a course of study.

"성공보다 중요한 것은 노력하는 과정입니다."

adjective

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level. In modern contexts, it often refers to environmental sustainability—conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.

"우리는 지속 가능한 발전을 위해 노력해야 합니다."

noun

The act or instance of making or becoming different; a modification or transformation in form, quality, or state.

"기술의 발달은 사회 전반에 큰 변화를 가져왔다."

adjective

Relating to or involving the entire world; global or worldwide.

"그 가수는 세계적인 인기를 누리고 있다."

noun

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

"현대 사회는 매우 빠르게 변화하고 있다."

adverb

To a great or significant degree; considerably. Used to emphasize the extent of something.

"그 영화는 예상했던 것보다 상당히 재미있었다."

noun

The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary specified over time; being consistent.

"그의 주장에는 일관성이 부족하다."

verb

To agree with a sentiment, opinion, or person. Key for 'Agree/Disagree' essay prompts in IELTS.

"나는 그 제안에 전적으로 찬성한다."

verb

To disagree with something or someone, often by speaking or fighting against them. Used to present the counter-argument in academic tasks.

"주민들은 공장 건설에 강력히 반대했다."

verb

To find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with a problem or difficulty.

"정부는 주택 문제를 해결하기 위해 새로운 정책을 도입했다."

verb

To express disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes; or to evaluate something analytically.

"그는 정부의 경제 정책을 강하게 비판했다."

adjective

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

"시간을 효율적으로 관리하는 것이 중요합니다."

noun

The process of developing or being developed. It refers to progress in technology, economy, society, or personal skills.

"과학 기술의 발전은 인류의 삶을 풍요롭게 만들었다."

noun

A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. It is the central argument in a discussion or essay.

"그녀의 주장은 논리적인 근거가 부족합니다."

verb

To prove the truth or validity of something by providing evidence or clear facts.

"그의 무죄를 입증할 증거가 발견되었다."

noun

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

"최근 연구에 따르면 충분한 수면은 기억력 향상에 도움이 됩니다."

noun

The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.

"이 연구의 목적은 새로운 에너지원을 찾는 것입니다."