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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

Property consisting of land or buildings, which cannot be moved.

"그는 부동산 투자에 관심이 많다."

verb

To exercise power or influence over something to keep it within certain limits or to direct its behavior. Often used in academic contexts regarding government policy or scientific experiments.

"정부는 물가 상승을 통제하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다."

noun

The act of comparing two things to show their differences, or preparing for a future event.

"전년 대비 수출액이 10% 증가했습니다."

verb

To perceive or become aware of something through the senses or the mind.

"인간은 오감을 통해 사물을 지각합니다."

noun

A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease or a problem.

"감기 증상이 있으면 집에서 쉬어야 한다."

adjective

Relating to or concerned with facts or reality rather than theory or imagination; practical and useful in a real-world situation.

"이 문제는 실제적인 해결책이 필요합니다."

noun

An awareness or critical perspective that recognizes something as a problem that needs to be solved.

"환경 오염에 대한 문제의식을 가져야 한다."

noun

The state of being highly skilled or proficient in a particular task through practice and experience. It is often used to describe professional expertise.

"이 작업은 높은 수준의 숙련이 필요합니다."

verb

To recall or bring something back to one's mind, or to remind someone of something.

"과거의 아픈 기억을 다시 상기하고 싶지 않다."

verb

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

"과거에는 소수의 귀족이 나라를 지배했다."

verb

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

"그 도시는 올림픽 유치에 성공했다."

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."

noun

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

"인간의 본질적 속성에 대해 논의해 봅시다."

noun

The process of converting information or physical processes into a digital format. It is a central theme in modern academic discussions regarding social and economic changes.

"교육 시스템의 디지털화는 학습 방식에 큰 변화를 가져왔습니다."

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."

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."

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

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

"우리는 올바른 방향으로 가고 있습니다."

adjective

Relating to experience or use rather than theory; useful and sensible in a real situation. Often used in IELTS when discussing design, architecture, or educational subjects.

"이 가구는 디자인보다 실용적인 면을 강조했다."

adjective

Following in a regular order without interruption. It is essential for describing trends in IELTS Writing Task 1 or processes in Task 2.

"회사는 3년 연속적인 성장을 기록했다."

noun

The innate characteristics, properties, or nature of a substance, person, or phenomenon. It describes how something behaves or its fundamental makeup.

"금속은 열을 잘 전달하는 성질이 있습니다."

noun

The ability of an organism, organization, or system to survive, grow, or sustain itself independently without external help.

"중소기업이 자생력을 갖출 수 있도록 지원해야 한다."

noun

A state of being inactive or not progressing; specifically used for economic recessions or a lack of vitality in a certain field.

"경기 침체로 인해 소비가 줄어들고 있다."

noun

The act of helping or supporting a main function or entity. It often refers to financial assistance (subsidies) or providing secondary aid to complete a task.

"정부는 중소기업에 재정적 보조를 아끼지 않았다."

noun

A large quantity or amount of something. It is often used in the context of production, consumption, or data.

"공장에서는 물건을 대량으로 생산합니다."

noun

The individual parts or elements that make up a whole system, object, or concept.

"물은 수소와 산소가 주요 구성 요소입니다."