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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 degree of strength, force, or power. It can refer to physical strength of materials or the intensity of an activity or emotion.

"운동의 강도를 서서히 높여야 부상을 방지할 수 있습니다."

noun

The act of misusing and overusing something, especially medicine, drugs, or power.

"항생제 오남용은 내성균을 만들어낼 위험이 있다."

verb

To break away from a group, path, duty, or a predetermined position. It implies deviating from what is expected or normal.

"열차가 선로를 이탈하는 사고가 발생했다."

noun

The conclusion of a certain stage or phase of a task or event, allowing for a temporary break or a shift to the next stage.

"오랜 논쟁은 양측의 합의로 일단락되었다."

noun

Time series; a sequence of data points listed or graphed in time order. It is used to analyze trends over a specific period.

"시계열 분석을 통해 내년 매출을 예측할 수 있습니다."

noun

The act of embracing, accepting, or including different people, ideas, or cultures. It emphasizes broad-mindedness and tolerance.

"현대 사회에서는 서로 다른 문화를 존중하는 포용의 자세가 필요합니다."

verb

To collect, gather, or aggregate various pieces of information, data, or opinions into one place for review or processing.

"각 부서에서 보고한 자료를 취합하여 최종 보고서를 작성했습니다."

noun

The state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else. It is often used in medical contexts (addiction) or technical contexts (system dependencies).

"지나친 스마트폰 사용은 정신적 의존성을 높일 수 있다."

adjective

To be voluntary or done of one's own free will without external pressure or compulsion.

"그는 자발적으로 봉사 활동에 참여했습니다."

adjective

To be active, proactive, or self-driven in taking action without being prompted by others. It describes a state of taking initiative.

"학생들은 수업에 능동적으로 참여해야 합니다."

adjective

To be conservative; having a tendency to maintain existing traditions, systems, or values and being cautious about rapid change.

"우리 부모님은 가치관이 매우 보수적이십니다."

verb

To reorganize or restructure a system, organization, or order into a new form.

"회사는 수익성을 높이기 위해 사업 구조를 재편했다."

verb

To record or write down information in a specific document, form, or list. It is commonly used in administrative or official contexts where accurate documentation is required.

"신청서에 성함과 연락처를 정확히 기재해 주세요."

noun

A systematic scientific or scholarly theory or doctrine established by a scholar or a group of scholars. It represents a formal explanation of certain facts or phenomena.

"그의 주장은 아직 학계에서 공인된 학설은 아닙니다."

noun

The legal force, validity, or effectiveness of a law, contract, medicine, or action. It describes the state of being functional or active.

"이 계약은 서명한 날부터 효력이 발생합니다."

verb

To soak up liquid, light, or heat. Metaphorically, it means to take in and integrate information, cultures, or even other companies (mergers).

"식물은 뿌리를 통해 물과 영양분을 흡수합니다."

verb

To focus on a specific aspect or to conceive an idea/design based on a particular observation or insight.

"그는 나뭇잎의 모양에서 착안하여 새로운 지붕 디자인을 개발했다."

adjective

Chronic; continuing for a long time or recurring frequently, especially used for diseases or long-standing negative social issues.

"대도시의 만성적인 교통 체증은 심각한 문제이다."

adjective

Superficial; appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely; lacking depth or thoroughness.

"그의 보고서는 문제의 원인을 피상적으로만 다루고 있다."

noun

The act of copying the behavior, style, or work of another. It is often discussed in the context of learning, art, or psychology.

"모방은 창조의 어머니라는 말이 있다."

noun

A particular philosophy of life or conception of the world. It includes the values, beliefs, and perspectives through which an individual or group interprets the world.

"그 작가의 작품에는 독특한 세계관이 담겨 있다."

verb

To be amplified, magnified, or increased in intensity. It can refer to physical signals or abstract concepts like tension or rumors.

"양국 간의 오해가 쌓이면서 갈등이 더욱 증폭되었습니다."

adjective

To be optimistic or hopeful about the future or the success of something. It describes a tendency to expect the best possible outcome.

"그녀는 성격이 밝고 낙관적입니다."

verb

To prove a proposition or argument by giving reasons and evidence. It is the core process of logical reasoning in academic writing.

"그는 다양한 통계 자료를 활용하여 자신의 가설을 논증했다."

verb

To overlap or be repeated multiple times. It describes situations where layers, functions, or schedules occupy the same space or time.

"두 기관의 기능이 서로 중첩되어 예산 낭비라는 지적이 있다."

noun

A point where two things meet or intersect. Metaphorically, it refers to a common ground or a point of connection between different ideas or groups.

"두 이론 사이의 접점을 찾는 것이 이번 연구의 목표이다."