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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 feeling of happiness or fulfillment when one's needs or expectations are met. It can also refer to the state of being sufficient.

"현재의 삶에 만족하며 사는 것이 중요하다."

noun

The quality of occurring only once or being disposable after one use. Often used in environmental contexts regarding waste or in social contexts regarding temporary events.

"일회성 행사가 아닌 지속적인 지원이 필요하다."

noun

The process of making external values, beliefs, or social norms a part of one's own personality or mindset.

"교육의 목적은 올바른 가치관의 내면화에 있다."

adjective

Clearly and directly stated, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. It describes something that is expressed in a definite way.

"계약서에는 보상 범위가 명시적으로 규정되어 있어야 합니다."

noun

The act of representing information, data, or concepts in a visual form such as charts, graphs, or images.

"복잡한 데이터를 시각화하면 이해하기 쉽다."

noun

The main body or principal part of a speech, book, or essay, where the main arguments and details are presented.

"이제 서론을 마치고 본론으로 들어가겠습니다."

verb

To refer to something for information or evidence. It is commonly used when citing sources or looking at additional materials.

"자세한 내용은 다음 페이지를 참조하세요."

noun

The process of bringing a private or hidden issue into the public sphere for open discussion and debate.

"그 문제는 사회적 공론화가 필요하다."

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

The gradual gathering or piling up of things like wealth, knowledge, experience, or substances over a period of time.

"그는 오랜 시간 동안 풍부한 경험을 축적했다."

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

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

A decline, lowering, or deterioration in level, quality, capability, or efficiency.

"수면 부족은 집중력 저하를 유발한다."

verb

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

"새로운 교육 정책은 내년부터 시행될 예정이다."

verb

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

"원자재를 가공하여 완제품을 만든다."

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."

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

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

The process of making something advanced or modernized to reach the level of developed nations. It often refers to systems, technology, or social consciousness.

"정부는 교육 시스템의 선진화를 위해 노력하고 있다."

noun

The opening part of a book, speech, or essay that introduces the main topic and provides context.

"서론에서는 연구의 목적을 명확히 밝혀야 합니다."

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

"우리는 위기를 극복할 새로운 전략을 모색하고 있습니다."

noun

An unintended, unpleasant, or harmful result of a drug, medical treatment, or even a policy or action.

"이 약은 졸음을 유발하는 부작용이 있을 수 있다."

verb

To support, back, or advocate for a particular person, idea, theory, or policy.

"많은 사람들이 정부의 새로운 교육 정책을 지지하고 있다."