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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 state of being fully grown or developed, either physically or mentally. It can also describe a society or industry that has reached a stable and advanced stage.

"그는 나이에 비해 정신적으로 매우 성숙하다."

adjective

Having a low price; not expensive but often implying good value for money.

"이 가게는 물건값이 저렴해서 인기가 많아요."

verb

To refer or hand over a matter, person, or case to a specific department, committee, or legal body for further investigation or decision.

"그 사건은 징계 위원회에 회부되었다."

verb

To formally abolish or cancel a law, system, or custom that has been in place.

"정부는 불합리한 규제를 폐지하기로 했습니다."

verb

To act in solidarity or to form an alliance for a common goal or shared interest. It implies a sense of mutual support and unity between groups or individuals.

"환경 단체들은 기후 위기에 대응하기 위해 서로 연대하고 있다."

noun

The act of adding more details or explanations to clarify a point. It is often used to expand on a topic sentence in an essay.

"이해를 돕기 위해 약간의 부연을 하겠습니다."

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."

verb

To become self-aware or to realize one's own state, position, or responsibility. It often refers to internal realization rather than external information.

"그는 자신의 잘못을 스스로 자각하기 시작했다."

verb

To be widely spoken of or discussed by people; to be on everyone's lips like raw meat and roasted meat (delicious things).

"그의 선행은 지금까지도 많은 사람들에게 회자되고 있다."

verb

To manifest, appear, or be revealed, especially regarding traits, symptoms, or hidden abilities.

"잠재된 재능이 성인이 된 후에야 발현되었다."

verb

To be erupted, gushed out, or burst forth. It is used both for physical substances like lava and for abstract things like emotions or energy.

"화산이 폭발하면서 용암이 분출되었다."

noun

The quality of being a person; character or personality that commands respect. It often refers to one's moral integrity and individuality.

"교육의 목적은 훌륭한 인격을 형성하는 것입니다."

noun

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something. It is a central term in economics and daily commerce.

"물가가 올라서 제품 가격이 인상되었습니다."

verb

1. To leap or jump forward rapidly. 2. To skip steps in logic or development (often used negatively in 'logical leap').

"그의 주장은 논리적 비약이 심해서 설득력이 없다."

adjective

Relating to education, scholarship, or schools; focused on theoretical study rather than practical application.

"이 책은 대중적이기보다는 매우 학문적인 내용을 담고 있습니다."

noun

The degree or level of being important; importance measured as a quantity or rank.

"우선순위를 정하기 위해 각 항목의 중요도를 평가했습니다."

verb

To hand in or submit a document, assignment, or report to an authority or institution for evaluation.

"학생들은 이번 주 금요일까지 과제를 제출해야 합니다."

verb

To apply for a program, service, or membership formally.

"저는 도서관 카드를 신청하고 싶습니다."

noun

A person who takes part in an event, activity, competition, or research study.

"이번 마라톤 대회에는 1,000명의 참가자가 모였다."

adjective

To be active, vigorous, or lively. Used in academic contexts to describe active trade, discussions, or biological activities.

"두 나라 사이의 무역이 매우 활발하다."

noun

A clear and certain proof or evidence that confirms a fact or theory. It is a stronger term than just 'evidence'.

"그 가설을 뒷받침할 확실한 확증이 필요합니다."

noun

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; resilience. It can apply to individuals, ecosystems, or economies.

"경제의 빠른 성장은 우리 국민의 강한 회복력 덕분입니다."

noun

A strong, passionate desire or longing for something, often an ambitious goal.

"성공에 대한 열망이 그를 움직이게 합니다."

noun

The act of damaging, breaking, or spoiling the value, condition, or reputation of something.

"문화재 훼손을 막기 위한 대책이 필요합니다."

noun

The feeling of satisfaction or worthiness one gets after doing something useful or hard. A sense of achievement.

"열심히 가르친 보람을 느낍니다."

noun

The act of listing things one by one. It is a common rhetorical device used in academic writing to present multiple points or examples.

"그는 자신의 주장을 뒷받침하는 사례들을 열거했다."