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verb

to be

"학생이에요."

verb

to have

"책이 있어요."

verb

to do

"공부해요."

verb

to go

"학교에 가요."

noun

house

"우리 집."

noun

water

"물을 주세요."

noun

tea

"차가 좋아요."

noun

family

"우리 가족."

noun

mother

"저의 어머니."

noun

father

"저의 아버지."

noun

The history of one's professional work or career experience. Often discussed in IELTS topics related to employment and the job market.

"그는 10년 이상의 경력을 가진 전문가이다."

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

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

"우리 팀은 엄격한 기준을 통해 선수를 선발합니다."

noun

The legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that is inherited from past generations. It includes monuments, traditions, and artworks.

"경주는 도시 전체가 거대한 문화유산입니다."

noun

A field of study or the pursuit of knowledge through systematic research and learning.

"그는 평생을 학문 연구에 바쳤습니다."

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 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

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

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."

adjective

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

"두 집단 사이에 뚜렷한 차이가 발견되었습니다."

noun

The main point or core issue of an argument or discussion. It refers to what is actually being debated.

"그의 질문은 오늘의 논점에서 벗어나 있다."

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."

adjective

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

"두 제품의 품질 차이가 확연하다."

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 specific position of employment or an opportunity for work.

"정부는 더 많은 ______를 창출하기 위해 노력하고 있다."