Build Your Korean Word Power

verb

To be scattered or dotted around in various places.

"전국 각지에 유적지가 산재해 있다."

verb

To reserve, defer, or put off a decision, action, or the exercise of a right for a later time.

"그는 최종 결정을 유보했다."

verb

To foster, encourage, or instigate a certain atmosphere or behavior, usually something negative like conflict or anxiety.

"그 언론사는 공포 분위기를 조장했다."

verb

To replace or substitute one thing with another, or to stand in opposition to each other.

"구형 기계를 신형으로 대치했다."

verb

To exchange things like culture, ideas, or information between groups or individuals.

"두 나라는 활발하게 문화 교류를 하고 있다."

verb

To list or enumerate items or facts one by one.

"그는 자신의 장점을 열거했다."

verb

To look out over a wide landscape or to survey a situation or topic comprehensively from a certain perspective.

"본 논문은 한국 사회의 변화를 거시적으로 조망한다."

noun

A state of being disconnected or having a significant gap between two things, such as theory and practice or ideals and reality.

"이론과 실제 사이의 괴리를 극복하는 것이 중요하다."

noun

An amount that remains after the required amount has been used; a surplus.

"산업 혁명 이후 농업 분야에서 잉여 생산물이 발생했다."

noun

A part of a larger plan, project, or series of events; literally 'one link in a chain'.

"이번 행사는 지역 경제 활성화의 일환으로 기획되었다."

noun

The fundamental force or motive power that drives an activity, development, or change.

"혁신은 기업 성장의 가장 큰 원동력이다."

noun

The most important or central part that plays a leading role in a system or organization.

"반도체 산업은 국가 경제의 중추 역할을 담당하고 있다."

noun

A relationship where two or more parties live together and help each other prosper; mutual win-win coexistence.

"대기업과 중소기업의 상생 협력이 경제 성장의 열쇠이다."

noun

The convenience and profit or benefit obtained from a certain thing or action.

"새로운 지하철 노선은 시민들에게 큰 교통 편익을 제공한다."

verb

To support a claim or fact through indirect or circumstantial evidence. It is a vital word for writing Task 2 essays to describe how certain phenomena prove a point.

"이러한 통계 수치는 교육의 불평등이 심화되고 있음을 방증한다."

verb

To finally arrive at a certain conclusion, result, or state after various processes or arguments. It is used to summarize the final point of an IELTS discussion.

"결국 모든 논쟁은 경제적 이익의 문제로 귀착된다."

verb

To reduce the volume or size of something, such as air, data, or information. In academic writing, it refers to summarizing long content into a concise form.

"발표 내용을 핵심 위주로 압축하여 전달해 주세요."

verb

To officially and clearly state one's attitude, intention, or opinion. It is more formal than '말하다' and usually involves a public or high-level declaration.

"그 기업은 환경 보호에 대한 강력한 의지를 표명했다."

verb

To stimulate, promote, or encourage something (like morale, economy, or interest) to rise or become more active.

"정부는 소비를 진작하기 위해 다양한 쿠폰을 배포했다."

verb

To include or embrace different elements, individuals, or groups into a certain range or category. In academic logic, it means subsuming a specific case under a general rule.

"이 이론은 다양한 사회 현상을 하나의 틀로 포섭한다."

noun

The quality of being inevitable or bound to happen according to logic or natural laws. Essential for discussing cause-and-effect in academic writing.

"역사적 발전 과정에는 나름의 필연성이 존재한다."

adjective

To be dominant, prevalent, or the most influential in a particular situation or field. It describes an idea, opinion, or power that outweighs others.

"현재 시장에서는 친환경 제품이 지배적인 위치를 차지하고 있다."

adjective

To be easy to handle, manage, or perform. It often implies that something is smoother or less troublesome than expected.

"도구를 사용하면 작업을 훨씬 수월하게 끝낼 수 있다."

noun

Readability or legibility. It refers to how easy and clear it is for a reader to read and understand a text, often influenced by font, layout, or writing style.

"글꼴을 바꾸면 문서의 가독성이 훨씬 좋아진다."

verb

To be ubiquitous or to exist everywhere at the same time. In a sociological context, it can also mean to be unfairly distributed in one place.

"미세 플라스틱은 이제 지구상 어디에나 편재해 있다."

verb

To fall behind or be underdeveloped compared to others. It is often used to describe regions, facilities, or technology that are outdated.

"이 지역은 교통 시설이 낙후되어 주민들이 불편을 겪고 있다."

verb

To be increased or aggravated, especially in terms of pressure, burden, or negative circumstances.

"경제 위기로 인해 서민들의 고통이 가중되고 있다."

adjective

To be promising or to have a bright future. It describes a person, field, or business that is expected to be successful.

"그는 업계에서 아주 유망한 인재로 평가받고 있다."

adverb

To a large degree or extent; drastically or sharply. Usually used to describe changes in numbers, prices, or policies.

"정부는 세금을 대폭 인상하기로 결정했습니다."

adjective

Relating to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning, as contrasted with emotional and volitional processes.

"아이들의 인지적 발달은 놀이를 통해 이루어집니다."

verb

To keep something going or to continue a state or activity without interruption.

"우리는 평화적인 관계를 지속해야 합니다."

adjective

To be beneficial, helpful, or useful, especially in gaining knowledge or improving a situation.

"이 강의는 학생들에게 매우 유익합니다."

verb

To lead the way in a particular field, movement, or trend; to be at the forefront or to spearhead.

"그 기업은 세계 시장에서 기술 혁신을 선도하고 있습니다."

noun

The state or fact of being possible; the likelihood that something will happen or be the case.

"성공할 가능성이 매우 높습니다."

noun

A result or achievement obtained through effort or work; performance outcome.

"그는 이번 프로젝트에서 큰 성과를 거두었습니다."

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."