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선진국

B2

noun

A country with a highly developed economy and advanced technological infrastructure.

"한국은 이제 명실상부한 선진국 대열에 합류했다."

geography 🎯 IELTS Academic 🎯 IELTS General
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불확실성

B2

noun

The state of being uncertain or unreliable; lack of certainty.

"경제적 불확실성이 커지면서 투자가 위축되고 있다."

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영역

B2

noun

A particular area of activity, interest, or knowledge; a territory.

"인공지능은 이제 인간의 창작 영역까지 넘보고 있다."

academic 🎯 IELTS Academic 📝 TOEFL iBT
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입장

B2

noun

A person's particular point of view or attitude toward something; a stance.

"정부는 이번 사태에 대해 단호한 입장을 보이고 있다."

politics 🎯 IELTS Academic 📝 TOEFL iBT
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모방하다

B2

verb

To copy or follow the behavior, style, or actions of another, often as a way of learning or creating something similar.

"아이들은 부모의 행동을 모방하며 사회적 규범을 배운다."

psychology 🎯 IELTS Academic 📝 TOEFL iBT
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단절되다

B2

verb

To be cut off or disconnected, referring to relationships, communication, traditions, or physical connections.

"도시화가 진행되면서 이웃 간의 대화가 단절되었다."

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희석하다

B2

verb

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent; metaphorically, to weaken the intensity or purity of an idea or meaning.

"실험을 위해 진한 황산을 물에 넣어 희석했다."

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성립하다

B1

verb

To be validly established or to hold true based on specific conditions. This is used when discussing theories, contracts, laws, or logical arguments.

"이 이론이 성립하려면 몇 가지 전제가 필요합니다."

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잠식하다

B2

verb

To gradually invade or take over someone else's territory, market share, or rights, like a silkworm eating a mulberry leaf.

"대형 마트가 들어서면서 골목 상권을 잠식하기 시작했다."

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편입되다

B2

verb

To be incorporated into a larger group, organization, or system; in education, to transfer into a school or grade.

"그는 3학년으로 우리 대학교에 편입되었다."

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절감하다

B2

verb

To reduce or cut down on expenses, energy, or time; also to feel something deeply or keenly (metaphorical).

"회사는 비용을 절감하기 위해 불필요한 지출을 줄였다."

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고취하다

B2

verb

To inspire, encourage, or instill a certain spirit, courage, or consciousness in someone.

"감독의 연설은 선수들의 사기를 고취하기에 충분했다."

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반증하다

B2

verb

To provide evidence that disproves a proposition or to serve as a counter-evidence that indirectly proves the opposite.

"그의 성공은 불우한 환경이 장애가 되지 않음을 반증한다."

academic 🎯 IELTS Academic 📝 TOEFL iBT
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치중하다

B2

verb

To focus or concentrate heavily on one particular thing while neglecting others.

"그 회사는 내실보다는 외형적인 성장에만 치중하고 있다."

education 🎯 IELTS Academic
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환원하다

B2

verb

To return something to its original state or place; in chemistry, to restore a substance to its pure form; metaphorically, to give back profits to society.

"그 기업은 매년 수익의 일부를 사회에 환원한다."

science 🎯 IELTS Academic
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동기부여

B2

noun

The act of providing a reason or incentive to do something; the psychological stimulus that causes a person to act.

"교사의 가장 중요한 역할 중 하나는 학생들에게 동기부여를 하는 것이다."

education 🎯 IELTS Academic 📝 TOEFL iBT
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양립

B2

noun

The state of two things standing or existing together at the same time without conflict; coexistence or compatibility.

"일과 가정의 양립을 돕기 위해 유연근무제가 도입되었다."

sociology 🎯 IELTS Academic
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심사하다

B2

verb

To examine, evaluate, or judge a person's qualifications or the quality of a piece of work, typically for an official competition or selection process.

"위원회는 각 후보자의 논문을 엄격하게 심사하고 있습니다."

academic 🎯 IELTS Academic
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배포하다

B1

verb

To give out or share something, such as information, software, or documents, to a wide group of people. It is common in media, IT, and administrative contexts.

"정부는 새로운 지침을 전국에 배포했다."

technology 🎯 IELTS Academic
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조달하다

B2

verb

To procure, raise, or supply necessary funds, materials, or resources.

"회사는 신규 프로젝트를 위한 자금을 조달하는 데 성공했다."

business 🎯 IELTS Academic
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방해하다

B2

verb

To interrupt, hinder, or prevent an action or process from continuing smoothly.

"소음이 공부를 방해해서 집중하기가 어렵다."

social 🎯 IELTS Academic 📝 TOEFL iBT
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등록금

B1

noun

The amount of money paid to a school or university for instruction and administrative services.

"대학 등록금이 매년 오르고 있어서 부담이 크다."

education 🎯 IELTS Academic 📝 TOEFL iBT
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배출하다

B2

verb

To emit, discharge, or release substances (like gas or waste); also used metaphorically to produce talented people.

"공장은 매일 막대한 양의 폐수를 배출한다."

environment 🎯 IELTS Academic 📝 TOEFL iBT
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도외시하다

B2

verb

To disregard, ignore, or neglect something as if it were outside of one's concern.

"경제적 이익만을 추구하다 보면 환경 문제를 도외시하기 쉽다."

social 🎯 IELTS Academic
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전념하다

B2

verb

To devote oneself entirely to a specific task, study, or goal, excluding all other distractions.

"그는 시험 합격을 위해 공부에만 전념하고 있다."

academic 🎯 IELTS Academic
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감축하다

B2

verb

To reduce or cut down the quantity, volume, or size of something, often used for budgets, personnel, or emissions.

"정부는 탄소 배출량을 20% 감축하기로 발표했다."

environment 🎯 IELTS Academic
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상정하다

B2

verb

To assume or hypothesize a certain situation; or to officially introduce a bill or agenda for discussion in a meeting.

"최악의 상황을 상정하고 대책을 세워야 합니다."

academic 🎯 IELTS Academic
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점유하다

B2

verb

To occupy a space or position; or to hold a certain share of a market or resource.

"그 기업은 세계 스마트폰 시장의 30%를 점유하고 있다."

business 🎯 IELTS Academic
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소진하다

B2

verb

To exhaust or completely use up resources, strength, or energy.

"격렬한 운동 후에 에너지를 모두 소진했다."

health 🎯 IELTS Academic
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부응하다

B2

verb

To live up to, satisfy, or meet expectations, demands, or a certain standard.

"그는 부모님의 기대에 부응하기 위해 열심히 공부했다."

social 🎯 IELTS Academic
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모집

B1

noun

The action or process of inviting people to join an organization, a course, or an activity.

"우리 동아리에서 신입 회원을 모집하고 있다."

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위협하다

B2

verb

To threaten or menace someone or something, posing a danger to safety, existence, or stability.

"기후 변화는 인류의 생존을 위협하고 있다."

social 🎯 IELTS Academic
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일조하다

B2

verb

To play a part in, contribute to, or help achieve a certain result or situation.

"그의 헌신적인 노력이 팀의 우승에 일조했다."

social 🎯 IELTS Academic
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경쟁력

B2

noun

The ability of a person, company, or country to compete effectively in a given market or field. It refers to having a comparative advantage over others in terms of quality, price, or skills.

"기업은 글로벌 시장에서 경쟁력을 확보하기 위해 기술 개발에 매진하고 있습니다."

economy 🎯 IELTS Academic 📝 TOEFL iBT
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계층

B2

noun

A social stratum or class divided by income, occupation, or education level. It is used to describe the hierarchical structure of a society.

"교육은 사회적 계층 이동을 가능하게 하는 중요한 수단입니다."

sociology 🎯 IELTS Academic
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일어나다

A1

verb

To wake up or get out of bed. It also refers to standing up from a sitting or lying position.

"저는 아침 7시에 일어납니다."

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