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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

Providing a general overview or a broad summary of something, rather than focusing on specific details.

"본 장에서는 연구의 배경을 개괄적으로 설명하겠다."

noun

A category or type of occupation. It is used to group similar jobs together (e.g., service industry, technical jobs).

"최근 IT 관련 직종이 큰 인기를 얻고 있다."

noun

A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior. It often refers to a person's emotional state or the common sentiment of a group.

"음악은 인간의 정서 발달에 큰 도움을 준다."

verb

To intentionally avoid or evade something that is perceived as difficult, unpleasant, or burdensome.

"힘든 일을 기피하는 현상이 심화되고 있다."

noun/determiner

Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged forever. Often used in contrast with 'temporary'.

"그들은 영구적인 평화를 위해 협상을 시작했다."

noun

The state of belonging to or being attributed to a specific person, group, or entity, especially regarding rights, property, or identity.

"이 땅의 소유권은 국가에 귀속된다."

noun

The act of gathering or concentrating scattered things, people, or powers into one place for a specific purpose.

"위기 극복을 위해 국민들의 역량 결집이 필요하다."

noun

1. To operate a machine or device. 2. To manipulate data or facts, often in a dishonest way. 3. In research, the deliberate alteration of independent variables.

"연구 결과의 조작은 학문적 윤리에 어긋나는 행위이다."

noun

Stratification; the process of dividing something into different layers or levels, especially social classes or categories.

"경제적 불평등은 사회의 계층화를 심화시킨다."

verb

To be inherent or immanent within something. It describes qualities, risks, or properties that are naturally part of a system, object, or person.

"모든 기술 발전에는 위험 요소가 내재되어 있다."

noun

Schematization; the act of representing something in a simplified chart, diagram, or systematic pattern. It is often used to make complex ideas easier to understand.

"복잡한 경제 이론을 도표로 도식화하여 설명했다."

noun

A formal discussion or debate on a particular topic, often referring to the way a subject is spoken about in society.

"최근 기후 변화에 대한 사회적 담론이 활발해지고 있다."

noun

The lowest or fundamental part of something; the basis or underlying foundation of a phenomenon.

"그의 행동 기저에는 불안감이 깔려 있었다."

adjective

Originating from or relating to the outside of a thing or person. It often refers to rewards or pressures that come from external sources rather than personal satisfaction.

"외재적 보상은 단기적인 성과를 높이는 데 효과적일 수 있습니다."

noun

The quality or state of being individual or unique. It refers to characteristics that distinguish one person or thing from others.

"현대 교육은 학생 개개인의 개별성을 존중해야 합니다."

noun

The part of the mind that a person is not fully aware of but that influences their actions and feelings. Subconscious.

"어린 시절의 경험은 잠재의식 속에 깊이 자리 잡는다."

noun

The process of something becoming a fixed pattern or mold. It often refers to stereotypes or standardized ways of thinking and acting.

"대중 매체는 종종 성 역할에 대한 정형화된 이미지를 생산한다."

noun

The state of being mutually connected or related. It emphasizes how multiple factors influence each other.

"경제 성장과 교육 수준 사이에는 깊은 상호연관성이 존재한다."

verb

To be transferred or spread from one place, person, or thing to another. Used in medical (metastasis), psychological (transfer of learning), or social contexts.

"암세포가 다른 장기로 전이되었다."

verb

To represent or symbolize an idea, object, or feeling through an image or a specific form. It refers to the mental or artistic representation of reality.

"비둘기는 평화를 표상한다."

adjective

Related to or used in the buying and selling of goods and services. Often carries a connotation of being focused on profit rather than artistic or social value.

"그 영화는 상업적으로 큰 성공을 거두었습니다."

noun

A feature or quality that is shared by two or more people or things. Comparing and contrasting is a frequent task in IELTS.

"두 나라의 문화에는 몇 가지 공통점이 있다."

noun

The act of inspecting or checking something thoroughly to see if there are any problems or if it is functioning correctly. Often used for safety checks or health examinations.

"정기적인 건강 점검은 질병을 예방한다."

verb

To slow down or become less active. It is often used to describe economic growth, speed, or the rate of progress decreasing.

"수출 부진으로 인해 경제 성장세가 둔화되고 있다."

verb

To lead someone in the wrong direction or give a false impression; to mislead or misguide through incorrect information.

"잘못된 통계는 대중을 오도할 수 있다."

noun

The final state, result, or conclusion that a discussion, event, or logic eventually reaches.

"모든 논의는 결국 예산 부족이라는 결론으로 귀결되었다."