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verb

To distribute or designate (resources, tasks, or funds) for a particular purpose.

"정부는 각 지역에 예산을 골고루 할당했다."

noun

A means, method, or instrument used to achieve a particular goal. Frequently used when discussing transportation or communication methods in IELTS.

"대중교통은 중요한 이동 수단입니다."

adjective

Relating to society or its organization; involving the interaction of people.

"환경 문제는 단순한 자연 현상이 아니라 사회적 문제입니다."

noun

The spreading of an effect or influence to other areas. Similar to a ripple effect or spillover effect.

"한 지역의 경제 위기가 전국으로 파급되었습니다."

verb

To accumulate or build up a large amount of something over a period of time, such as wealth, knowledge, or experience.

"그는 오랜 시간 동안 방대한 지식을 축적해 왔다."

adjective

To be encouraging, heartening, or inspiring. Used when a situation or news gives hope or motivation.

"신제품에 대한 시장의 반응이 매우 고무적입니다."

verb

To examine or review something carefully in order to make a decision or give an opinion. It involves looking over documents, plans, or evidence.

"위원회는 제출된 제안서를 심도 있게 검토하고 있습니다."

verb

To establish or found an organization, institution, or system. It implies creating a formal entity with a specific purpose.

"그는 자신의 이름을 딴 장학 재단을 설립했다."

noun

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority; hierarchy.

"그 조직은 위계 질서가 매우 엄격하다."

noun

A virtuous cycle where one good event leads to another, creating a positive feedback loop. It is often used to describe healthy economic or social growth.

"투자가 고용 증대로 이어지는 선순환 구조를 만들어야 한다."

verb

To be connected or linked with something else. It is a fundamental verb for expressing relationships between variables in research.

"이 문제는 환경 오염과 밀접하게 관련되어 있다."

noun

A fundamental truth, law, or doctrine that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior. It is a guiding rule.

"그는 어떠한 상황에서도 정직이라는 원칙을 지켰다."

verb

To match, correspond with, or be consistent with a certain standard, expectation, or set of facts.

"그의 행동은 평소 신념과 부합하지 않는다."

noun

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

"이 연구의 목적은 새로운 에너지원을 찾는 것입니다."

noun

The desire of consumers, clients, or users for a particular commodity or service. It is a fundamental concept in economics paired with supply.

"최근 전기 자동차에 대한 수요가 급증하고 있다."

verb

To clean a room, house, or specific area by removing dust and trash.

"토요일에 방을 청소합니다."

verb

To be in conflict or contradiction with each other; to clash (of interests, opinions, or theories).

"두 사람의 증언이 서로 상충하고 있다."

adjective

To be sudden, rapid, or sharp. Used to describe a change that happens very quickly and with great intensity.

"인구가 급격하게 감소하고 있습니다."

verb

To gather and integrate diverse opinions, or for values to approach a specific point or limit (mathematically). It is the opposite of divergence.

"정부는 정책 수립을 위해 각계각층의 의견을 수렴했다."

noun

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. It is often resistant to change even when presented with new information.

"우리는 성별에 대한 고정관념에서 벗어나야 합니다."

verb

To stay in one place or delay action until a particular time or event occurs. It is commonly used for transport, people, or news.

"정류장에서 버스를 기다려요."

noun

A tendency to lean towards one side or perspective; bias or prejudice that prevents objective consideration of an issue.

"그 기사는 정치적인 편향이 심하다."

verb

To engage in physical exercise or sports for health and fitness.

"공원에서 매일 운동합니다."

verb

To delay or postpone a decision or action until a later time.

"위원회는 충분한 증거가 확보될 때까지 판결을 보류하기로 했습니다."

adjective

To be very urgent and require immediate attention or action. It is used to describe problems or tasks that cannot be delayed.

"환경 오염 대책 마련이 매우 시급한 상황이다."

adjective

Describing something that is groundbreaking, epoch-making, or revolutionary. It marks a significant turning point or a new era in a field.

"과학자들은 암 치료에 획기적인 전기를 마련했다."

adjective

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

"시간을 효율적으로 관리하는 것이 중요합니다."

noun

The point, edge, or line beyond which something cannot or may not proceed; a limitation or boundary.

"인간의 능력에는 한계가 있기 마련입니다."

verb

To examine something in detail to understand its nature or structure. In an academic context, it refers to breaking down complex information into smaller parts to interpret data or theories.

"연구원들은 수집된 데이터를 철저히 분석하고 있다."

noun

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

"그의 주장에는 일관성이 부족하다."

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 watch someone or something carefully and attentively over a period of time. This is often done to learn something or discover information.

"연구원들은 실험 대상의 행동을 24시간 동안 관찰했다."

verb

To make something visible or manifest, often referring to abstract ideas, plans, or problems becoming clearly observable.

"정부의 새로운 정책이 구체적으로 가시화하기 시작했다."

verb

To take full control of something, such as power, a market, or a situation.

"그 기업은 혁신적인 기술로 세계 시장을 장악했습니다."

noun

The state of lacking something essential, such as nutrients, affection, or resources.

"비타민 결핍은 다양한 건강 문제를 일으킬 수 있습니다."

verb

To strongly urge, demand, or call for a certain action or response.

"환경 단체들은 정부에 즉각적인 대책 마련을 촉구했다."