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noun

A geographic area or a sphere in which a specific culture or set of cultural traits is dominant.

"동양 문화권과 서양 문화권은 가치관이 서로 다릅니다."

noun

The principle or practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another.

"두 국가는 상호호혜 원칙에 따라 무역 협정을 체결했다."

adjective

Describing a process or change that cannot be reversed or returned to its original state. Often used in environmental science and medicine.

"기후 변화로 인해 생태계에 불가역적인 손상이 발생했다."

noun

An umbrella term that includes any communication device or application (ICT), encompassing radio, television, cell phones, computer and network hardware and software. A core topic in IELTS for technology and modern society.

"정보통신기술의 발달로 전 세계가 하나로 연결되었다."

noun

The state or quality of being unavoidable or inevitable; the fact that something cannot be escaped or prevented.

"변화하는 시대 흐름에 따라 개혁의 불가피성이 강조되고 있다."

verb

To instigate or encourage someone to behave in a certain way, or to worsen a situation. It usually has a negative connotation of inciting bad behavior or trends.

"지나친 광고는 과소비를 부추기는 경향이 있다."

adjective

Being uniform or handled all at once. It refers to a method where everything is treated the same way without considering individual differences.

"정부는 모든 중소기업에 일괄적인 지원금을 지급했다."

noun

가설은 어떤 현상을 설명하기 위해 설정한 잠정적인 결론이나 제안입니다. 과학적 방법의 첫 단계로, 실험이나 관찰을 통해 증명되거나 반박되어야 합니다.

noun

The exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service by a single entity.

"그 기업은 시장 독점으로 인해 공정 거래 위원회의 조사를 받았다."

verb

To form a concept or idea out of something, or to represent something as a concept. It involves abstracting general principles from specific instances to create a structured understanding.

"연구자는 복잡한 사회 현상을 하나의 이론으로 개념화하기 위해 노력했다."

adjective

Relating to something that is less important than the main thing; secondary or subordinate. Often used to distinguish between primary and secondary causes or effects.

"그 문제는 우리 논의에서 부차적인 사항입니다."

noun

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. It is used to describe one thing in terms of another.

"그 시인은 인생을 여행에 비유하는 은유를 사용했다."

noun

The act of getting a hint or coming up with a new idea from observing a specific phenomenon or situation. It refers to the origin of an idea or insight.

"그는 새의 날개 모양에서 착안하여 비행기를 설계했다."

noun

The act of unifying or standardizing various systems, organizations, or processes into a single one.

"정부는 창구를 일원화하여 민원 처리 속도를 높였다."

adjective

Being secondary or incidental to the main thing. It describes something that follows or accompanies a more important event or object.

"그 문제는 주된 논점에서 벗어난 부수적인 사안일 뿐이다."

adjective

To be changeable, variable, or unstable. Not fixed in nature or state.

"시장 상황은 매우 가변적이어서 예측하기 어렵다."

noun

The process of making things smarter or more intelligent through technology, especially AI or automation.

"모든 가전제품의 지능화가 진행되고 있다."

verb

To give a specific shape or form to an abstract idea, feeling, or concept. It is often used in literature and art criticism to describe how a theme is manifested.

"작가는 인간의 고독을 파도라는 이미지로 형상화했다."

noun

The act of giving special qualities or a specific character to something, often used in the context of specialized education or business strategies.

"이 학교는 IT 분야를 전문으로 하는 특성화 고등학교이다."

noun

The act of making things conform to a standard or uniform size, shape, or quality.

"부품의 규격화는 대량 생산을 가능하게 한다."

verb

To ruminate on or reflect deeply upon past events or thoughts. Originally meaning to chew cud like a cow, it is used metaphorically for deep contemplation.

"그는 자신의 지난 삶을 조용히 반추해 보았다."

adjective

Relating to an established law, custom, or organization. It refers to systemic or structural aspects of a society or government.

"환경 보호를 위한 제도적 장치가 마련되어야 합니다."

adjective

In, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city. It describes things found in an urban environment.

"도시의 소음 문제는 해결하기 어려운 과제입니다."

adjective

In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town. It often refers to areas dominated by agriculture.

"농촌의 인구 감소 문제는 심각한 사회적 이슈입니다."

adjective

Acting or done without making a distinction; random, indiscriminate, or haphazard, often with negative consequences.

"환경을 고려하지 않은 무차별적 개발은 재앙을 불러올 수 있다."

noun

The act of taking the initiative and responsibility for one's own actions or learning without being controlled or directed by others.

"자기주도 학습은 학생의 문제 해결 능력을 키우는 데 효과적이다."

noun

The state of two or more things or people existing together at the same time or in the same place, often in peace despite differences.

"인간과 동물의 공존을 위한 보호 구역 설정이 시급하다."

noun

A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area, or who initiates a new movement, theory, or field of study.

"그는 한국 근대 문학의 선구자로 평가받습니다."

noun

A computer-generated environment with scenes and objects that appear to be real, making the user feel they are immersed in their surroundings.

"가상 현실 기술은 게임뿐만 아니라 의료 분야에도 쓰인다."

verb

To make something clean by removing harmful substances or impurities. It can apply to air, water, or metaphorically to someone's mind or heart.

"식물은 공기를 정화하는 역할을 한다."

noun

Governmental or private programs intended to provide assistance to needy individuals and families; a system aimed at promoting the well-being of all citizens.

"고령화 사회에서는 사회 복지 예산이 늘어난다."

noun

A sign or indication that something is happening or about to happen, especially something bad like an illness or economic crisis.

"경제 위기의 여러 징후가 곳곳에서 나타나고 있습니다."

verb

To reorganize or restructure an existing system, organization, or program. It is commonly used when a new management team takes over or when a curriculum is updated.

"교육부는 입시 제도를 대대적으로 개편할 계획이다."

verb

To escalate, develop into, or spread into a larger or more serious situation than originally intended. It often describes how a small incident turns into a major scandal or conflict.

"작은 말다툼이 큰 싸움으로 비화되었다."

noun

A state of being very plentiful or having an abundance of resources. It is used to describe economic wealth or resource availability.

"산업화 덕분에 우리는 물질적 풍요를 누리게 되었다."

noun

The capacity to adjust to new conditions, environments, or challenges. In academic contexts, it refers to a learner's ability to modify their strategies based on different tasks.

"현대 사회에서는 변화하는 환경에 대한 적응성이 필수적인 역량으로 꼽힌다."