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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

Schematization; the act of representing something in a simplified chart, diagram, or systematic pattern. It is often used to make complex ideas easier to understand.

"복잡한 경제 이론을 도표로 도식화하여 설명했다."

verb

To be contrary to or in opposition with a certain principle, standard, or common sense. (Note: Also means 'to be deployed', but this academic usage is crucial for IELTS).

"그의 행동은 도덕적 원칙에 정면으로 배치된다."

verb

To represent or symbolize an idea, object, or feeling through an image or a specific form. It refers to the mental or artistic representation of reality.

"비둘기는 평화를 표상한다."

adjective

Capable of being reversed or turned back to an original state. In science, it refers to processes or reactions that can go in both directions.

"이 화학 반응은 조건에 따라 가역적이다."

verb

To be transferred or spread from one place, person, or thing to another. Used in medical (metastasis), psychological (transfer of learning), or social contexts.

"암세포가 다른 장기로 전이되었다."

verb

To collect and combine various things (like theories, information, or works) into a single, comprehensive, and organized whole.

"그 학자는 평생의 연구 성과를 이 책에 집대성했다."

noun

Relating to genes or heredity. It is essential for IELTS Academic topics involving nature vs. nurture, biology, and health.

"키는 유전적 요인에 의해 결정되는 경우가 많다."

noun

The state of being mutually connected or related. It emphasizes how multiple factors influence each other.

"경제 성장과 교육 수준 사이에는 깊은 상호연관성이 존재한다."

noun

A state of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions achieved by balancing emissions with removal or eliminating emissions altogether.

"전 세계적으로 탄소중립을 달성하기 위한 노력이 이어지고 있습니다."

verb

To draft or design a plan, policy, or project, especially in an official or governmental capacity.

"전문가들이 모여 새로운 교육 정책을 입안했다."

noun

The strength or power to survive and continue living or existing. It can refer to biological life or the enduring quality of an idea, culture, or organization.

"이 고전 소설은 수백 년이 지난 지금까지도 강한 생명력을 지니고 있다."

noun

The quality of being extremely thorough, accurate, and strict in following rules or logic. It refers to scientific or logical rigor.

"수학적 엄밀성은 모든 과학적 탐구의 기초가 된다."

noun

The quality of being able to be seen or noticed. It can refer to physical visibility (e.g., in traffic) or abstract visibility (e.g., data visibility or brand awareness).

"이 도표는 데이터의 가시성을 높여줍니다."

adjective

Consisting of elements that are not the same; diverse in character or content. It describes things that are different in nature or quality.

"두 문화 사이에는 이질적인 요소가 많이 존재합니다."

adjective

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional to the point of being unoriginal or bound by old customs.

"그는 인습적인 사고방식에서 벗어나 혁신적인 아이디어를 냈다."

adjective

Performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a situation without considering the other side. It refers to a lack of reciprocity.

"상대방의 의견을 듣지 않는 일방적인 소통은 갈등을 유발합니다."

noun

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

"냉전 시대는 이데올로기의 대립이 극심했던 시기였습니다."

verb

To be inherent or immanent within something; to exist as an internal quality or property that is not immediately visible.

"인간에게는 누구나 창조적인 능력이 내재되어 있다."

noun

The motive, driving force, or primary cause behind a certain movement, change, or action.

"기술 혁신은 산업 발전의 주요 동인이 되었다."

noun

The mainstream; the dominant trend, opinion, or group within a society or a specific field.

"그의 이론은 이제 학계의 주류로 자리 잡았다."

noun

The process of something becoming a fixed pattern or mold. It often refers to stereotypes or standardized ways of thinking and acting.

"대중 매체는 종종 성 역할에 대한 정형화된 이미지를 생산한다."

verb

To unify or standardize multiple systems, organizations, or channels into a single one for efficiency and consistency.

"정부는 복잡한 민원 창구를 하나로 일원화했다."

verb

To examine or deliberate on something carefully and formally, usually by a committee or official body.

"위원회는 새로운 법안을 심의하고 있다."

noun

The process of breaking into small, disconnected fragments or pieces. In sociology or media studies, it refers to the breaking up of a unified group or audience.

"현대 사회는 가치관의 파편화로 인해 갈등이 심화되고 있습니다."

verb

To exceed or surpass a certain level, amount, or ability. It is often used to compare achievements or statistics in academic contexts.

"올해의 경제 성장률은 전문가들의 예상을 훨씬 능가할 것으로 보인다."

noun

The part of the mind that a person is not fully aware of but that influences their actions and feelings. Subconscious.

"어린 시절의 경험은 잠재의식 속에 깊이 자리 잡는다."