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adjective

To be brief, simple, or concise. It describes something that is short and clear without unnecessary details.

"그는 자신의 계획을 간략하게 설명했다."

noun

The power or capability of a machine, tool, or equipment to perform its intended function. It usually refers to speed, efficiency, or quality of output.

"이 컴퓨터는 가격에 비해 성능이 아주 좋다."

noun

The act of looking for specific information in a book, database, or on the internet using keywords. It involves scanning through data to find a particular item.

"모르는 단어가 있으면 인터넷 검색을 해 보세요."

noun

The act of personally experiencing or doing something rather than just learning about it theoretically. It emphasizes 'hands-on' or 'lived' experience.

"아이들은 시골에서 농장 체험을 하며 즐거워했다."

adjective

Relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society. It covers arts, traditions, and the collective lifestyle of a group.

"두 나라는 서로 다른 문화적 배경을 가지고 있습니다."

noun

The activity of producing advertisements for products or services to encourage people to buy them. A common IELTS topic regarding media influence and children.

"지나친 허위 광고는 소비자를 기만할 수 있습니다."

noun

A job or profession that a person does regularly to earn money. A fundamental topic for personal experience and labor market discussions.

"미래에는 인공지능으로 인해 많은 직업이 사라질 것입니다."

noun

The formal or systematic process of acquiring knowledge or skills. A more academic term than '공부' (study).

"효과적인 학습을 위해 복습은 필수적입니다."

noun

Mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Essential for health and lifestyle-related topics.

"운동은 스트레스를 해소하는 가장 좋은 방법 중 하나입니다."

noun

The act of making something public or presenting information to an audience. Crucial for both university and business contexts.

"다음 주 월요일에 팀 프로젝트 발표가 있습니다."

adjective

Relating to science or based on the methods and principles of science. Essential for describing research methodology.

"그 주장은 과학적 근거가 부족합니다."

noun

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person's behavior.

"그는 공부에 대해 긍정적인 태도를 가지고 있습니다."

noun

One of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere.

"학교 규칙을 잘 지켜야 합니다."

adjective

Produced, done, or used in accordance with tradition; long-established. Used for comparing the past and present.

"한국의 전통적 가옥은 한옥입니다."

noun

A particular area or part of a country or the world. Common in IELTS when discussing urban development or local culture.

"이 지역은 공기가 매우 깨끗합니다."

noun

An answer or reply to a question, request, or stimulus.

"질문에 대한 빠른 응답을 기다리고 있습니다."

noun

The place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.

"보고서 끝에 정보의 출처를 밝히는 것이 중요합니다."

noun

A particular item or detail in a list, document, or set of criteria.

"체크리스트의 모든 항목을 확인해 주세요."

noun

A group of people or things that are gathered together or share common characteristics.

"전문가 집단의 조언을 들어보는 것이 좋겠습니다."

noun

A set of data arranged in rows and columns; also means a ticket.

"위의 표를 보고 질문에 답하세요."

noun

A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables measured along each of a pair of axes.

"그래프를 보면 매출이 급격히 증가한 것을 알 수 있습니다."

noun

The action of looking at something for information or using it as a basis for one's own work.

"더 자세한 내용은 아래의 웹사이트를 참고해 주세요."

noun

Published materials such as books, documents, or research papers used for study or research.

"관련 문헌을 조사하는 데 많은 시간을 보냈습니다."

noun

A person whose job is to conduct systematic study or investigation into materials and sources.

"그녀는 대학교 부설 연구소에서 연구원으로 일하고 있습니다."

adjective

Being equal or even in distribution, opportunity, or degree without being biased to one side.

"기회는 모든 사람에게 균등하게 주어져야 한다."

verb

To examine or review something again to find errors, make improvements, or change a decision.

"정부는 기존의 복지 정책을 재검토하기로 결정했다."

noun

A core factor, industry, or technology that drives and sustains the economic or structural growth of an entity.

"반도체 산업은 한국의 주요 성장동력 중 하나이다."

verb

To become worse, such as in condition, situation, or health.

"대기 오염으로 인해 시민들의 건강이 악화되고 있다."

noun

A mutual or reciprocal relationship between two or more people, things, or phenomena.

"인간과 환경 사이의 밀접한 상호관계를 이해해야 한다."

noun

The quality of being fair, impartial, and just according to rules or standards.

"재판의 공정성은 민주주의의 핵심 가치이다."

noun

The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; the satisfaction or value derived from something.

"이 기술은 실생활에서의 효용이 매우 크다."

verb

To obtain or acquire something, typically a qualification, license, degree, or legal right.

"그는 지난달에 운전면허를 취득했다."

verb

To change very suddenly and rapidly, especially in terms of situation, weather, or social trends.

"현대 사회는 기술의 발달로 인해 급변하고 있다."

noun

The specific point or aspect where something reaches its limit or exhibits a weakness. Usually used when critiquing a study or theory.

"이 연구의 한계점은 표본의 크기가 작다는 것이다."

adjective

Relating to or concerned with what is actually possible or likely in a given situation, rather than what is ideal or imagined.

"우리는 좀 더 현실적인 대안을 찾아야 한다."

noun

The order of importance in which tasks or items should be handled or considered. It involves deciding what is most important and needs to be done first.

"성공적인 시간 관리를 위해서는 일의 우선순위를 정하는 것이 중요합니다."