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noun

To invade, infringe upon, or violate someone else's rights, territory, or privacy. It implies causing harm by overstepping boundaries.

"사생활 침해는 심각한 사회 문제입니다."

noun

The act of using up or exhausting resources, energy, or time. It implies a reduction in the available amount.

"에너지 소모를 줄이기 위해 노력해야 합니다."

noun

The act of making something longer in duration, distance, or scope. It is commonly used for time limits or deadlines.

"계약 기간을 1년 연장하기로 했습니다."

noun

A person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth; self-esteem.

"어린 시절의 경험은 자아존중감 형성에 큰 영향을 미친다."

noun

The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

"이 측정 도구는 높은 정밀성을 자랑한다."

noun

The process of becoming an expert in a particular subject or skill; the act of making something specialized.

"현대 사회는 지식의 전문화를 요구하고 있다."

noun

The quality of being outstanding or extremely good; excellence or proficiency in a particular field, especially in education.

"교육의 수월성을 추구하는 정책이 발표되었다."

noun

A measure or incentive designed to encourage someone to do something or to attract people to a specific place or activity.

"정부는 기업의 투자를 유도하기 위해 세제 혜택이라는 유인책을 내놓았다."

noun

Mutual cooperation; the process of working together with other people or organizations to achieve a common goal.

"양국은 경제 발전을 위해 상호협력을 강화하기로 합의했다."

verb

To divide something into small, detailed, and specific parts or categories for more precise management or analysis.

"고객의 요구에 따라 서비스를 세분화할 필요가 있다."

verb

To gather or unite separate forces, opinions, or people into one cohesive whole for a specific purpose.

"위기 상황에서 국민들의 역량을 결집하는 것이 중요하다."

verb

To make something that was hidden, latent, or internal become visible, public, or apparent.

"잠재되어 있던 갈등이 본격적으로 표면화하기 시작했다."

noun

Rights or interests that have already been acquired and are recognized by law or custom. Often used to refer to the power held by established social groups.

"사회 개혁을 위해서는 기득권 세력의 저항을 극복해야 한다."

verb

To reflect or project one's thoughts, feelings, or a certain reality onto another object, person, or situation.

"작가는 자신의 어린 시절 경험을 작품 속에 투영했다."

noun

The act of damaging, breaking, or spoiling the value, condition, or reputation of something.

"문화재 훼손을 막기 위한 대책이 필요합니다."

noun

The act of feeling or experiencing something directly through one's body or senses. Often used to describe how people personally perceive economic or environmental conditions.

"물가 상승을 체감하는 서민들이 늘고 있습니다."

noun

To catch or seize a moment, opportunity, or a subtle signal. It involves noticing or capturing something that is difficult to find.

"카메라가 결정적인 순간을 포착했습니다."

noun

The act of calculating or estimating an amount or value based on specific criteria or data.

"공사 비용 산정이 늦어지고 있습니다."

noun

The increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services, compared from one period of time to another. It is a key topic in academic discussions about national development.

"정부는 지속 가능한 경제성장을 목표로 하고 있습니다."

noun

The place where someone lives; place of residence. Used in academic papers to discuss urbanization, demographics, and social services.

"그는 직장과 가까운 곳으로 거주지를 옮겼습니다."

noun

Statutory services provided by the state or organizations for the benefit of the community or various groups. It covers health, housing, and financial support.

"정부는 노인들을 위한 사회복지 예산을 증액했습니다."

noun

The highest level of education that a person has successfully completed. Often used as a variable in sociology and economics to explain income or health outcomes.

"부모의 교육 수준은 자녀의 학업 성취도에 영향을 줄 수 있습니다."

noun

The action of mentioning or alluding to something; looking at a source for information. Academic integrity relies on proper referencing.

"더 자세한 내용은 아래 도표를 참조하세요."

noun

A feature or quality that is shared by two or more people or things. Comparing and contrasting is a frequent task in IELTS.

"두 나라의 문화에는 몇 가지 공통점이 있다."

verb

To combine or integrate different fields, ideas, or techniques to create a synergy. Originally it refers to grafting in gardening.

"그는 전통 예술에 현대적 감각을 접목했다."

adjective

Belonging to the essential nature of something; inherent or internal rather than coming from outside.

"학습에 대한 내재적 동기가 높을수록 학업 성취도가 높다."

noun

A period of transition when one state or condition is changing into another. It is often characterized by instability or confusion.

"우리 사회는 전통과 현대가 공존하는 과도기에 처해 있다."

verb

For a certain action, event, or condition to take place or exist before another. It implies a prerequisite relationship.

"실행에 앞서 철저한 조사가 선행되어야 합니다."

noun

The final state, result, or conclusion that a discussion, event, or logic eventually reaches.

"모든 논의는 결국 예산 부족이라는 결론으로 귀결되었다."

noun

Short for '개발도상국' (Developing Country). A country with a less developed industrial base and a lower Human Development Index relative to other countries.

"개도국에 대한 경제 원조가 지속적으로 이루어져야 합니다."

adjective

Related to or used in the buying and selling of goods and services. Often carries a connotation of being focused on profit rather than artistic or social value.

"그 영화는 상업적으로 큰 성공을 거두었습니다."

adjective

Relating to or found on the surface; often used to imply that something lacks depth or is only apparent at first glance.

"표면적인 현상보다는 그 이면의 원인을 파악해야 한다."

noun

A category or type of occupation. It is used to group similar jobs together (e.g., service industry, technical jobs).

"최근 IT 관련 직종이 큰 인기를 얻고 있다."

noun

The act of inspecting or checking something thoroughly to see if there are any problems or if it is functioning correctly. Often used for safety checks or health examinations.

"정기적인 건강 점검은 질병을 예방한다."

noun

The average number of years that a person may expect to live; life expectancy.

"의학 기술의 발달로 인류의 기대수명이 크게 늘어났습니다."

noun

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration; carbon dioxide (CO2).

"이산화탄소 배출을 줄이는 것이 지구 온난화 방지의 핵심입니다."