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verb

To keep something in mind, to pay attention to, or to be mindful of a fact or warning. It is used in formal instructions or academic conclusions.

"이 실험을 할 때는 안전 수칙을 반드시 유념해야 합니다."

noun

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. It specifies how things should be done or what is allowed within a system.

"학교 규정을 준수해야 합니다."

verb

To be totaled, counted, or tallied up. Used when reporting final numbers from surveys, elections, or data collection in academic reports.

"피해 금액은 약 1억 원으로 집계되었습니다."

verb

To start from or originate from a specific cause, person, or place; to be triggered by something.

"이 문제는 작은 실수에서 비롯되었다."

verb

To encounter or face a difficult situation, obstacle, or crisis. It is a more formal and academic way to say 'face a problem' in IELTS Task 2 essays.

"정부는 심각한 경제 위기에 봉착했습니다."

verb

To list, arrange, or enumerate things in a row or sequence. It is a useful word for describing how information is presented in a text or for organizing points in an essay.

"그는 자신의 업적을 장황하게 나열하기 시작했습니다."

verb

To be heated up. Figuratively, it means for a competition, discussion, or atmosphere to become more intense or 'heated'.

"선거전이 본격적으로 시작되면서 분위기가 가열되고 있습니다."

verb

To abbreviate, shorten, or condense a long text, word, or sentence into a shorter version while keeping the main meaning.

"긴 보고서를 한 페이지로 축약해서 제출하세요."

adjective

To have no relation or connection with something; to be irrelevant. It is a very common academic word used to dismiss irrelevant factors in a study or essay.

"그 사실은 이번 사건의 본질과는 전혀 무관합니다."

noun

A person with great ability or talent, often used in professional or academic contexts.

"우리 회사는 창의적인 인재를 찾고 있습니다."

noun

A specific field of study or work that someone focuses on and knows very well.

"그는 컴퓨터 보안 분야의 전문 지식을 가지고 있습니다."

noun

A behavior that is repeated regularly and tends to occur subconsciously.

"좋은 생활 습관을 기르는 것이 건강에 중요합니다."

noun

The importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

"시간은 돈으로 살 수 없는 소중한 가치를 가지고 있습니다."

noun

The mental power used to control one's own thoughts and actions, or a strong determination to do something.

"그는 병을 이겨내겠다는 강한 의지를 보였습니다."

verb

To put money, time, or effort into something with the expectation of getting a profit or benefit in the future. It is a key concept in finance and personal growth.

"그는 주식 시장에 많은 돈을 투자했습니다."

verb

To control, organize, or be in charge of something such as a business, a system, or one's health. It involves ongoing supervision and maintenance.

"그녀는 매일 식단을 관리하며 건강을 지킵니다."

noun

The feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something.

"많은 사람들이 건강에 큰 관심을 가지고 있습니다."

noun

A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. Essential for IELTS 'Opinion' essays.

"제 의견은 그의 생각과 조금 다릅니다."

verb

To state or show that something is true or correct, or to check something to make sure about it.

"이메일을 확인한 후 답장을 보내주세요."

verb

To satisfy or meet a certain requirement, standard, condition, or desire.

"이 제품은 소비자의 요구를 충족시킨다."

verb

To select or choose something from a group based on specific criteria or for a specific purpose.

"연구팀은 조사 대상을 무작위로 선정했다."

verb

To arrange, deploy, or position people, objects, or units in a specific order or location.

"사무실 가구를 효율적으로 배치했다."

verb

To share something (information, resources, space, or emotions) with others so that it can be used or experienced together.

"우리는 유용한 정보를 서로 공유했다."

verb

To explore, investigate, or search for something to find information or discover new things.

"과학자들은 새로운 행성을 탐색하고 있다."

verb

To distinguish or divide things into different groups or categories based on certain characteristics.

"공과 사를 명확하게 구분해야 한다."

verb

To describe or state facts, events, or thoughts in a sequential or organized manner, usually in writing.

"이 책은 한국의 역사를 객관적으로 서술하고 있다."

verb

To mention or bring up a specific subject, person, or fact in a conversation or piece of writing.

"그는 회의 중에 예산 문제를 언급했다."

noun

The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.

"한국 문화에 관심이 많아요."

noun

The state of being active; a specific task or action performed by a person or group.

"동아리 활동을 통해 친구를 사귀었다."

noun

The physical world including plants, animals, landscapes, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

"주말에는 자연을 즐기러 산에 간다."

noun

The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period. This is a core word for IELTS Task 2 essays on global warming and nature.

"최근 기후 변화로 인해 폭염이 자주 발생합니다."

noun

The movement of people, vehicles, or goods from one place to another. Essential for IELTS topics like urban life, pollution, and infrastructure.

"출퇴근 시간에는 교통 체증이 매우 심합니다."

noun

An illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government. Common in IELTS essays discussing law, security, and urban problems.

"인터넷을 이용한 사이버 범죄가 늘고 있습니다."

noun

The state of being aware of something, or the collective mindset of a group. In IELTS, it's used to discuss 'environmental awareness' or 'civic consciousness'.

"시민들의 환경 보호 의식이 높아지고 있습니다."

noun

The process of reasoning or providing logical proof to support a specific claim. It involves presenting evidence to reach a sound conclusion.

"그의 논증은 매우 치밀하고 설득력이 있었습니다."

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."