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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 twisting or altering facts, reality, or signals so that they are no longer accurate or true. It is often used regarding information or history.

"그 기사는 사실을 심하게 왜곡하고 있다."

noun

The state or quality of being related or connected to each other. In research, it often refers to the correlation between variables.

"두 사건 사이의 연관성을 찾기 어렵습니다."

noun

Leading or taking the initiative in a task or situation. It describes someone who acts proactively rather than following others.

"그녀는 프로젝트에서 주도적인 역할을 했습니다."

verb

To spread or circulate information, rumors, or viruses to many people.

"허위 사실을 유포하는 것은 법적 처벌을 받을 수 있다."

noun

An academic rank or title conferred by a college or university after completion of a course of study. Essential for discussing education in IELTS.

"그녀는 미국에서 경제학 박사 학위를 받았습니다."

noun

Each other; mutual. It describes actions, relations, or feelings involving two or more parties acting together or affecting each other.

"두 나라는 상호 협력을 약속했다."

noun

Various angles or viewpoints. Used when analyzing a problem or situation from many different perspectives.

"우리는 이 문제를 다각도로 분석해 보아야 한다."

verb

To plan and make a detailed drawing or blueprint of something, such as a building, machine, or system.

"그는 친환경적인 건물을 설계하기 위해 노력했다."

verb

To correspond to something else in terms of level, degree, or value; to be equivalent to.

"범죄에 상응하는 처벌을 받는 것이 정의롭다."

verb

To search for or explore ways, methods, or solutions to a problem or a future path.

"우리는 위기를 극복할 새로운 전략을 모색하고 있습니다."

noun

The state of being convenient or comfortable for use or living. It often refers to facilities or services that make life easier.

"이 아파트는 주변에 편의 시설이 많아서 살기 좋습니다."

noun

The act of putting a plan, idea, or theory into actual practice or action.

"계획보다 더 중요한 것은 실천입니다."

noun

The act of showing that something is true or correct by providing evidence or logical reasons.

"그의 무죄를 증명할 수 있는 증거가 발견되었습니다."

verb

To emphasize or stress a point strongly during a speech or in writing.

"그는 교육의 중요성을 다시 한번 역설했다."

noun

The power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways on the behavior or opinions of others.

"그 정치인은 지역 사회에서 큰 영향력을 행사하고 있다."

verb

To rely on or depend on someone or something for support, help, or survival.

"너무 남에게 의존하는 습관은 좋지 않다."

verb

To make someone or something more active or excited, or to cause a physical reaction.

"이 광고는 소비자들의 구매 욕구를 자극한다."

verb

To describe or represent something or someone in words or pictures, giving a clear image to the reader or listener.

"작가는 주인공의 심리를 섬세하게 묘사했다."

noun

A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole, or an organized method for doing something.

"우리 회사는 효율적인 교육 체계를 갖추고 있다."

verb

To give a short statement of the main points of something; to summarize.

"긴 내용을 한 문장으로 요약해 보세요."

verb

To process raw materials, information, or data into a more useful or finished form.

"원자재를 가공하여 완제품을 만든다."

noun

A barrier or obstacle that prevents progress, communication, or movement. It can be a physical wall or a metaphorical hurdle like language or culture.

"언어 장벽 때문에 의사소통이 힘들었다."

noun

Practical contact with and observation of facts or events. Frequently used in IELTS Speaking to talk about personal history.

"해외에서의 경험은 나에게 큰 자산이 되었다."

adjective

Moving or happening very quickly; characterized by speed and efficiency.

"사고가 발생했을 때는 신속한 대처가 필요하다."

noun

A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something. Essential for discussing methodology and solutions.

"효율적인 학습 방법을 찾는 것이 중요하다."

verb

To officially put a law, policy, or plan into effect and carry it out.

"새로운 교육 정책은 내년부터 시행될 예정이다."