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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."

adjective

Relating to emotions or feelings. Often used in IELTS discussions about child development, mental health, and education.

"어린 시절의 정서적 안정은 성격 형성에 매우 중요합니다."

noun

A single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family.

"사회의 발전은 개인의 창의성에서 시작됩니다."

noun

A field of study or the pursuit of knowledge through systematic research and learning.

"그는 평생을 학문 연구에 바쳤습니다."

noun

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

"이 병원은 첨단 의료 장비를 갖추고 있습니다."

noun

An area or arena in which commercial dealings are conducted. In IELTS, it often refers to global trade or economic environments.

"우리 회사는 해외 시장을 개척하고 있다."

noun

Unwanted or unusable materials that are discarded after use. It is the formal academic term for 'waste' or 'trash'.

"산업 폐기물의 무단 투기는 환경에 심각한 해를 끼친다."

noun

A specific quantity or amount used as a standard of measurement. It can also refer to a basic component or group within a larger organization.

"길이를 재는 단위는 미터입니다."

noun

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth. It also refers to inhabitants of a city and their rights/duties.

"모든 시민은 투표할 권리가 있다."

adjective

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

"두 집단 사이에 뚜렷한 차이가 발견되었습니다."

noun

A specific position of employment or an opportunity for work.

"정부는 더 많은 ______를 창출하기 위해 노력하고 있다."

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 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."

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 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

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device; the creation of a new product or idea that did not exist before.

"전구의 발명은 인류의 생활 방식을 완전히 바꾸어 놓았다."

adjective

To be exactly the same or identical in nature, amount, or shape. Used when comparing two data sets or groups in academic analysis.

"두 실험의 조건은 동일하다."

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

"두 제품의 품질 차이가 확연하다."

noun

The quality of being open to new ideas, influences, or people; openness.

"다문화 사회에서는 타 문화에 대한 개방성이 필요합니다."

noun

Great damage or loss of life caused by natural events (like earthquakes) or human accidents. It corresponds to 'disaster' or 'calamity'.

"자연 재해로부터 인명을 보호하기 위한 대책이 시급하다."

noun

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

"피해를 ______하기 위해 신속하게 조치를 취해야 한다."

verb

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

"경제 위기는 서민들의 고통을 가중시켰습니다."

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 quality of being efficient in terms of cost or use of resources; economic feasibility.

"새로운 에너지원은 경제성이 확보되어야 널리 사용될 수 있습니다."