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noun

The length of time a living being is expected to live or the period during which a machine or product functions.

"의학의 발달로 인류의 평균 수명이 늘어났다."

noun

The relationships and interactions between individuals in social or professional settings.

"그는 대인관계가 매우 원만하다."

noun

The act of conveying or passing on information, messages, or objects to another person or place. It is a core concept in linguistics and communication studies.

"효과적인 메시지 전달은 마케팅의 핵심입니다."

noun

A systematic group of people or elements organized for a specific purpose, such as a company, association, or biological tissue.

"효율적인 조직 관리는 기업의 성공을 좌우합니다."

noun

A response or action that occurs in return to a stimulus, event, or chemical substance.

"새로운 정책에 대한 시민들의 반응은 엇갈렸습니다."

noun

The act of convincing someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

"상대방을 설득하기 위해서는 논리적인 근거가 필요합니다."

noun

The relative social, professional, or legal standing of someone or something.

"여성의 사회적 지위가 과거에 비해 많이 향상되었습니다."

noun

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; also refers to recognized expertise in a specific field.

"그는 이 분야에서 세계적인 권위를 인정받고 있습니다."

noun

A specific part or category within a larger field, system, or organization, such as an industry sector.

"정부는 공공 부문의 지출을 줄이기로 했습니다."

noun

The act of asking for something forcefully or as a right; a demand or requirement.

"노동자들은 임금 인상을 강력히 요구하고 있습니다."

noun

The state of being safe and protected from danger, harm, or risk.

"작업장에서는 안전 수칙을 반드시 지켜야 한다."

noun

The natural purpose or activity of something; the way something works or is used.

"이 스마트폰은 사진 촬영 기능이 매우 뛰어나다."

noun

A thing that is known or proved to be true; objective reality as opposed to opinion.

"그것이 사실인지 확인해 볼 필요가 있다."

noun

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others; a physical movement or deed.

"그녀의 행동은 말보다 더 큰 의미를 담고 있다."

noun

A certificate or license that proves one's qualification or skill in a specific field.

"취업을 위해 운전면허 자격증을 땄다."

noun

The possession of the means or skill to do something; talent or capacity to perform a task.

"그는 여러 언어를 구사하는 능력이 있다."

noun

The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected; the state of being related or involved.

"두 사건 사이에는 밀접한 관계가 있다."

noun

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. It also means being accountable for one's actions.

"부모는 자녀를 보호할 책임이 있습니다."

noun

The average price level of goods and services in an economy. It is used to measure inflation and cost of living.

"요즘 물가가 너무 많이 올랐습니다."

noun

A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

"모든 인간은 자유로운 삶을 누릴 권리가 있습니다."

noun

A pleasing combination or arrangement of different parts. It refers to harmony between elements like nature and humans, or work and life.

"전통과 현대의 조화가 아름답습니다."

verb

To write down or keep track of facts, events, or data to preserve them for the future. In an academic context, it refers to the systematic collection of observations or results.

"연구원은 실험의 모든 과정을 꼼꼼하게 기록했다."

verb

To formally present information, ideas, or research results to an audience. It can also mean to release or announce official statements.

"교수님은 다음 주에 새로운 연구 결과를 발표할 예정이다."

noun

Regular patterns or habits of eating food. This is a common topic in IELTS health and lifestyle questions.

"건강을 유지하기 위해서는 올바른 식습관이 중요합니다."

noun

The arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence.

"발표 순서를 제비뽑기로 결정하자."

verb

To inspect or check something thoroughly to ensure it is working correctly or is in good condition.

"외출하기 전에 가스 불을 다시 한번 점검했다."

verb

To acknowledge, admit, or recognize the truth or existence of something, or to recognize someone's merit or authority.

"그는 자신의 실수를 솔직하게 인정했다."

verb

To form, build up, or create something through a process, often referring to relationships, habits, or structures.

"어린 시절의 경험은 성격을 형성하는 데 중요하다."

verb

To prevent or stop something bad or undesirable from happening in advance.

"사고를 방지하기 위해 안전 규칙을 지켜야 한다."

verb

To delay or postpone a process, event, or task so that it happens later than scheduled.

"폭설로 인해 비행기 출발이 지연되었다."

adjective

To be correct, exact, and free from error; precise.

"이 시계는 시간이 아주 정확하다."

verb

To be isolated or cut off from others, either physically or socially.

"그 마을은 홍수로 인해 완전히 고립되었다."

verb

To fall below a certain standard, number, or level. It is the direct opposite of '상회하다' and is essential for describing downward trends in academic writing.

"이번 분기 영업 이익은 기대치를 하회했습니다."

verb

To drop or fall suddenly and sharply. It is a key vocabulary word for IELTS Task 1 to describe dramatic changes in line graphs or bar charts.

"주식 시장의 가격이 하루 만에 급락했습니다."

verb

To understand something wrongly or to interpret a person's words or intentions incorrectly. It leads to a lack of proper communication.

"그녀의 침묵을 거절로 오해하지 마세요."

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."