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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 reducing something to the smallest possible amount, degree, or intensity.

"피해를 ______하기 위해 신속하게 조치를 취해야 한다."

noun

The state of being widely known and esteemed; fame or reputation. It usually implies a positive public perception.

"그 교수는 세계적인 명성을 얻고 있습니다."

noun

The ability to direct one's attention or efforts toward a specific task for a period of time. It is mental focus.

"명상은 집중력을 향상시키는 데 도움이 됩니다."

noun

A feeling of pride in oneself or one's achievements, or in something one is connected with (like a country or company).

"그는 자신의 직업에 대해 큰 자부심을 가지고 있습니다."

noun

A sense of duty or obligation to deal with something or to take care of someone. It is the feeling of being responsible for one's actions.

"리더는 강한 책임감을 가져야 합니다."

noun

The history of one's professional work or career experience. Often discussed in IELTS topics related to employment and the job market.

"그는 10년 이상의 경력을 가진 전문가이다."

noun

The most advanced or leading position in a field; state-of-the-art.

"이 병원은 첨단 의료 장비를 갖추고 있습니다."

noun

The meaning, significance, or intent conveyed by a word, action, or event. It can also refer to the value or importance of something.

"이 단어의 정확한 의미를 사전에서 찾아보세요."

adjective

To be of poor quality, inadequate, or in a very bad state, often describing conditions or environments.

"그 지역의 노동 환경은 매우 열악합니다."

verb

To total or tally up numbers, data, or results from a count or survey. It is used to report official statistical findings.

"피해 규모를 집계하고 있다."

noun

The act of handing in or submitting a document, report, or assignment to an authority or organization.

"보고서 제출 기한을 지켜 주시기 바랍니다."

verb

To become settled, established, or fixed in a certain place, society, or state.

"새로운 제도가 사회에 잘 정착되었습니다."

verb

To make a bad situation, burden, or pressure even worse or heavier.

"경제 위기는 서민들의 고통을 가중시켰습니다."

verb

To disappear or cease to exist, often used for languages, species, or legal rights.

"오래된 관습이 시간이 흐르면서 소멸했습니다."

verb

To break down a whole into its parts, or to decompose chemically.

"미생물은 유기물을 분해하여 흙으로 돌려보냅니다."

noun

A state of being completely full, where no more can be added; saturation.

"국내 스마트폰 시장은 이미 포화 상태에 도달했습니다."

verb

To inspire, encourage, or instill a certain feeling, spirit, or sense of purpose in someone.

"그 선생님은 학생들의 열정을 고취시켰습니다."

noun

A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something in the future. It involves deciding on steps and resources needed to reach a goal.

"철저한 계획 없이는 성공하기 어렵습니다."

noun

The act of satisfying a requirement, condition, or need.

"장학금을 받으려면 다음 조건을 충족해야 합니다."

adjective

Being free from the control or influence of others; acting or existing on its own.

"아이들이 독립적인 사고를 할 수 있도록 도와야 합니다."

adjective

To be very small, slight, or insignificant in amount, degree, or influence. Used in academic writing to describe negligible changes.

"그 정책이 경제에 미치는 영향은 아주 미미했습니다."

noun

The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that is inherited from past generations. It includes monuments, traditions, and artworks.

"경주는 도시 전체가 거대한 문화유산입니다."

adjective

To be very clear, distinct, and certain. Used when describing obvious differences or trends in data analysis.

"두 제품의 품질 차이가 확연하다."

noun

The percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment. A critical social indicator used in academic contexts.

"경제 위기로 인해 청년 실업률이 사상 최고치를 기록했다."

verb

To be in proportion to something else; to increase or decrease at the same rate. It describes a direct relationship between two sets of data.

"수요는 가격에 반비례한다."

adjective

To be clear, distinct, or vivid. Often used to describe differences, trends, or evidence in academic reports.

"두 집단 사이에 뚜렷한 차이가 발견되었습니다."