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noun

A specific position of employment or an opportunity for work.

"정부는 더 많은 ______를 창출하기 위해 노력하고 있다."

adjective

To be clear, distinct, or vivid. Often used to describe differences, trends, or evidence in academic reports.

"두 집단 사이에 뚜렷한 차이가 발견되었습니다."

adjective

To be very small, slight, or insignificant in amount, degree, or influence. Used in academic writing to describe negligible changes.

"그 정책이 경제에 미치는 영향은 아주 미미했습니다."

noun

The act of choosing or selecting the best or most suitable individuals from a group.

"우리 팀은 엄격한 기준을 통해 선수를 선발합니다."

noun

The act of losing something that one used to have, such as a right, quality, or person.

"그는 갑작스러운 사고로 기억을 상실했습니다."

noun

The act of reducing or shrinking the size, scale, or scope of something.

"회사는 비용 절감을 위해 예산을 축소했습니다."

noun

One's thoughts, intentions, or will regarding a certain matter.

"그는 자신의 의사를 분명하게 밝혔습니다."

noun

A feature or quality that is the same or similar between two or more things being compared.

"두 언어 사이에는 몇 가지 유사점이 발견되었다."

verb

To perform a scientific test or investigation to discover new information or test a hypothesis. It involves observing effects under controlled conditions.

"과학자들은 새로운 백신의 효과를 확인하기 위해 실험하고 있다."

noun

The meaning, significance, or intent conveyed by a word, action, or event. It can also refer to the value or importance of something.

"이 단어의 정확한 의미를 사전에서 찾아보세요."

noun

A sense of duty or obligation to deal with something or to take care of someone. It is the feeling of being responsible for one's actions.

"리더는 강한 책임감을 가져야 합니다."

noun

The state of being widely known and esteemed; fame or reputation. It usually implies a positive public perception.

"그 교수는 세계적인 명성을 얻고 있습니다."

noun

The ability to direct one's attention or efforts toward a specific task for a period of time. It is mental focus.

"명상은 집중력을 향상시키는 데 도움이 됩니다."

noun

A feeling of pride in oneself or one's achievements, or in something one is connected with (like a country or company).

"그는 자신의 직업에 대해 큰 자부심을 가지고 있습니다."

noun

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device; the creation of a new product or idea that did not exist before.

"전구의 발명은 인류의 생활 방식을 완전히 바꾸어 놓았다."

noun

The act of handing in or submitting a document, report, or assignment to an authority or organization.

"보고서 제출 기한을 지켜 주시기 바랍니다."

noun

The percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment. A critical social indicator used in academic contexts.

"경제 위기로 인해 청년 실업률이 사상 최고치를 기록했다."

noun

The individual parts or elements that make up a whole system, object, or concept.

"물은 수소와 산소가 주요 구성 요소입니다."

noun

The innate characteristics, properties, or nature of a substance, person, or phenomenon. It describes how something behaves or its fundamental makeup.

"금속은 열을 잘 전달하는 성질이 있습니다."

noun

The state of being highly skilled or proficient in a particular task through practice and experience. It is often used to describe professional expertise.

"이 작업은 높은 수준의 숙련이 필요합니다."

noun

A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease or a problem.

"감기 증상이 있으면 집에서 쉬어야 한다."

verb

To make something ready for use or consideration. It is a fundamental word for discussing exams, travel, or meetings.

"내일 시험을 위해 밤늦게까지 준비했다."

noun

The quality or character that makes a person or thing different from others. It refers to individuality or a unique personality.

"그는 자신만의 독특한 개성을 가진 화가이다."

noun

The various means or methods used for moving people or goods from one place to another, such as cars, buses, trains, and airplanes.

"대도시에서는 지하철이 가장 편리한 교통수단이다."

verb

To exercise power or influence over something to keep it within certain limits or to direct its behavior. Often used in academic contexts regarding government policy or scientific experiments.

"정부는 물가 상승을 통제하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다."

adjective

To be exactly the same or identical in nature, amount, or shape. Used when comparing two data sets or groups in academic analysis.

"두 실험의 조건은 동일하다."

verb

To be in proportion to something else; to increase or decrease at the same rate. It describes a direct relationship between two sets of data.

"수요는 가격에 반비례한다."

adjective

To be very clear, distinct, and certain. Used when describing obvious differences or trends in data analysis.

"두 제품의 품질 차이가 확연하다."

verb

To total or tally up numbers, data, or results from a count or survey. It is used to report official statistical findings.

"피해 규모를 집계하고 있다."

adjective

To be of poor quality, inadequate, or in a very bad state, often describing conditions or environments.

"그 지역의 노동 환경은 매우 열악합니다."

verb

To become settled, established, or fixed in a certain place, society, or state.

"새로운 제도가 사회에 잘 정착되었습니다."

verb

To make a bad situation, burden, or pressure even worse or heavier.

"경제 위기는 서민들의 고통을 가중시켰습니다."

verb

To disappear or cease to exist, often used for languages, species, or legal rights.

"오래된 관습이 시간이 흐르면서 소멸했습니다."

verb

To break down a whole into its parts, or to decompose chemically.

"미생물은 유기물을 분해하여 흙으로 돌려보냅니다."

noun

A state of being completely full, where no more can be added; saturation.

"국내 스마트폰 시장은 이미 포화 상태에 도달했습니다."

verb

To inspire, encourage, or instill a certain feeling, spirit, or sense of purpose in someone.

"그 선생님은 학생들의 열정을 고취시켰습니다."