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noun

The ability, capability, or power to perform a certain task or handle a situation effectively. It often refers to a combination of skills, knowledge, and experience.

"회사는 직원들의 직무 역량을 강화하기 위해 다양한 교육 프로그램을 운영합니다."

noun

A state of disagreement or opposition between ideas, interests, or people. It can range from internal mental struggles to large-scale social or international disputes.

"세대 간의 갈등을 해결하기 위해 열린 대화가 필요합니다."

noun

The process of combining two or more different things to form a new whole. It is frequently used in modern contexts like tech-convergence or interdisciplinary studies.

"기술과 예술의 융합은 새로운 형태의 창작물을 탄생시켰습니다."

verb

To use something effectively or practically for a specific purpose. It implies making the most out of a resource or skill.

"학생들은 도서관의 다양한 자료를 활용하여 과제를 수행했다."

adjective

Being systematic, organized, or methodical according to a certain system or set of rules.

"그는 체계적인 학습 방법을 통해 성적을 올렸다."

verb

To result from or be caused by a specific fact or event. It is a formal way to express causality.

"그의 성공은 끊임없는 노력에서 기인했다."

verb

To deepen or intensify a state, degree, or level of something, such as knowledge, a problem, or a relationship.

"갈등이 해결되지 않고 오히려 심화하고 있다."

verb

To plan or aim for the advancement or achievement of a certain goal or task.

"회사는 직원들의 복지 향상을 도모하고 있다."

verb

To cultivate, foster, or build up an abstract quality like knowledge, character, or ability through steady effort.

"어린 시절의 독서는 정서를 함양하는 데 큰 도움이 된다."

noun

The process of a certain phenomenon, thought, or structure becoming fixed and unchangeable over time.

"계층 간의 이동이 어려워지면서 불평등이 고착화되고 있다."

verb

To make a function or an organization active or to boost its performance. It is commonly used in economic and social contexts to mean 'revitalize'.

"정부는 지역 경제를 활성화하기 위해 새로운 정책을 도입했다."

verb

To make something different or distinct from others in order to gain a competitive advantage or special recognition.

"우리 회사는 경쟁사와 차별화된 서비스를 제공해야 한다."

verb

To carry out two or more tasks or processes at the same time or side by side.

"그는 직장 생활과 학업을 병행하고 있다."

verb

To accept, take in, or accommodate ideas, opinions, people, or external influences.

"그는 비판을 겸허하게 수용하기로 했다."

verb

To come face to face with a difficult situation, problem, or reality directly.

"인류는 기후 변화라는 거대한 위기에 직면해 있다."

verb

To become fixed or solidified in a specific state, pattern, or habit, making it very difficult to change.

"잘못된 관습이 우리 사회에 고착화하고 있다."

verb

To encourage or promote a certain action or behavior, often through incentives or support.

"정부는 중소기업의 수출을 적극 장려하고 있다."

adjective

To be weak or easily affected/damaged by something. Often used regarding security, health, or social standing.

"노인들은 기온 변화에 특히 취약하다."

verb

To be completely opposite or contradictory to each other. Used for opinions, results, or directions.

"두 증인의 진술이 서로 상반되어 수사에 혼선이 생겼다."

noun

An opinion or feeling formed beforehand without knowledge, thought, or reason. Often a negative bias towards a group of people.

"그에 대한 선입견 때문에 그의 능력을 과소평가했다."

noun

The quality of being done in an open way without secrets, so that people can trust that things are fair and honest.

"정치권의 자금 운영에 대한 투명성이 요구된다."

noun

A long-established practice or custom within a society or group. It refers to traditional ways of behaving that have been passed down through generations.

"그 나라는 독특한 결혼 관습을 가지고 있다."

noun

A constituent part or ingredient of a whole substance or mixture. It is commonly used in chemistry, medicine, and food science.

"이 화장품에는 천연 성분이 들어 있다."

noun

A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. It is a critical turning point where a situation may significantly worsen or improve.

"회사는 현재 심각한 재정 위기에 처해 있다."

noun

The act of spreading, distributing, or popularizing something among the general public, such as technology, information, or goods.

"스마트폰의 보급으로 생활이 편리해졌다."

verb

To like something better than other things; to have a strong preference or partiality for a specific option.

"요즘 젊은이들은 도심에 사는 것을 선호한다."

noun

The rate or frequency at which something occurs or is repeated over a specific period of time or within a dataset.

"단어의 사용 빈도를 분석했다."

noun

The act of flowing or coming into a place. It is used for liquids, populations, capital, or influence moving into a specific area.

"외국 자본의 유입이 경제 활성화에 도움이 되었다."

verb

To give, grant, or assign a specific quality, meaning, right, or task to someone or something.

"그 사건은 그녀의 인생에 큰 의미를 부여했다."

verb

To spread or distribute something (like a disease, rumor, or culture) over a wide area or among many people.

"바이러스가 전국으로 빠르게 확산하고 있다."

verb

To argue against an opinion, statement, or theory to prove it is wrong or false.

"그녀는 상대방의 주장을 논리적으로 반박했다."

verb

To match, correspond with, or be consistent with a certain standard, expectation, or set of facts.

"그의 행동은 평소 신념과 부합하지 않는다."

verb

To regard or consider something or someone as being a certain way. It is used when defining categories or interpreting status in a formal context.

"그는 이번 사건을 단순한 실수로 간주하고 넘어가기로 했다."

verb

To devise or look for a necessary plan, measure, or solution to a problem. It implies a proactive search for a way to handle a situation.

"우리는 매출 감소에 대응하기 위한 대책을 강구해야 합니다."

noun

The state of lacking something essential, such as nutrients, affection, or resources.

"비타민 결핍은 다양한 건강 문제를 일으킬 수 있습니다."

verb

To cause or bring about a situation, usually a negative or problematic one.

"그 발언은 큰 논란을 야기했다."