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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."

adjective

Being the most important or central part of something. It describes a pivotal element that everything else depends on.

"그는 이번 프로젝트에서 핵심적 역할을 맡고 있다."

verb

To reorganize or restructure a system, organization, or order into a new form.

"회사는 수익성을 높이기 위해 사업 구조를 재편했다."

verb

To record or write down information in a specific document, form, or list. It is commonly used in administrative or official contexts where accurate documentation is required.

"신청서에 성함과 연락처를 정확히 기재해 주세요."

noun

A systematic scientific or scholarly theory or doctrine established by a scholar or a group of scholars. It represents a formal explanation of certain facts or phenomena.

"그의 주장은 아직 학계에서 공인된 학설은 아닙니다."

adjective

To be conservative; having a tendency to maintain existing traditions, systems, or values and being cautious about rapid change.

"우리 부모님은 가치관이 매우 보수적이십니다."

verb

To adjust or coordinate different opinions, interests, or schedules to reach an agreement. Originally refers to tuning a musical instrument.

"노사 간의 이견을 조율하기 위해 중재자가 나섰다."

noun

The act of misusing and overusing something, especially medicine, drugs, or power.

"항생제 오남용은 내성균을 만들어낼 위험이 있다."

adjective

To be voluntary or done of one's own free will without external pressure or compulsion.

"그는 자발적으로 봉사 활동에 참여했습니다."

noun

The act of copying the behavior, style, or work of another. It is often discussed in the context of learning, art, or psychology.

"모방은 창조의 어머니라는 말이 있다."

adjective

Superficial; appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely; lacking depth or thoroughness.

"그의 보고서는 문제의 원인을 피상적으로만 다루고 있다."

noun

Control, dominance, or rule over someone or something. It can be physical (government/colonial) or abstract (emotions/market).

"그 나라는 오랫동안 외세의 지배를 받았다."

noun

A catalyst; a substance or factor that increases the rate of a chemical reaction or triggers a significant social/personal change.

"그 사건은 시민 혁명의 결정적인 촉매제가 되었습니다."

verb

To spread out or distribute something (attention, risk, light, population) so that it is not concentrated in one place.

"위험을 분산시키기 위해 여러 곳에 투자해야 합니다."

verb

To include or contain a wide range of things or ideas; to encompass.

"이 보고서는 사회적, 경제적 요인을 모두 포괄하고 있습니다."

verb

To prove a proposition or argument by giving reasons and evidence. It is the core process of logical reasoning in academic writing.

"그는 다양한 통계 자료를 활용하여 자신의 가설을 논증했다."

noun

The social and emotional connections or interactions between people, including friendship, professional ties, or family.

"직장 생활에서 업무 능력만큼이나 중요한 것이 원만한 인간관계입니다."

noun

The combination of two different fields, ideas, or techniques to create something new and improved.

"전통 예술에 현대적 감각을 접목한 공연이 큰 인기를 끌고 있습니다."

verb

To state, express, or put forward one's opinion, plan, or thoughts in a clear and detailed manner, usually in a formal setting.

"그는 회의에서 새로운 마케팅 전략에 대한 의견을 적극적으로 개진했다."

noun

The act of expressing or manifesting thoughts, feelings, or intentions outwardly. It usually implies that something internal has become visible.

"감정의 억제보다는 적절한 표출이 정신 건강에 좋다."

noun

The act of going against or violating a law, rule, principle, or promise. It indicates a contradiction or breach of standards.

"그 행위는 국제법에 위배되는 것이다."

adjective

To be active, proactive, or self-driven in taking action without being prompted by others. It describes a state of taking initiative.

"학생들은 수업에 능동적으로 참여해야 합니다."

noun

The conclusion of a certain stage or phase of a task or event, allowing for a temporary break or a shift to the next stage.

"오랜 논쟁은 양측의 합의로 일단락되었다."

adjective

Chronic; continuing for a long time or recurring frequently, especially used for diseases or long-standing negative social issues.

"대도시의 만성적인 교통 체증은 심각한 문제이다."

noun

The inner substance, stability, or actual quality of something, as opposed to its outer appearance or size.

"우리 회사는 외형적 성장보다 내실을 다지는 데 주력하고 있다."

verb

To focus on a specific aspect or to conceive an idea/design based on a particular observation or insight.

"그는 나뭇잎의 모양에서 착안하여 새로운 지붕 디자인을 개발했다."

adjective

To be optimistic or hopeful about the future or the success of something. It describes a tendency to expect the best possible outcome.

"그녀는 성격이 밝고 낙관적입니다."