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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."

verb

To find something or someone unexpectedly or in the course of a search; to become aware of a fact or situation.

"과학자들은 새로운 행성을 발견했습니다."

verb

To prepare, arrange, or establish something in advance. It is often used for creating plans, securing funds, or providing a space.

"정부는 청년들을 위한 일자리 대책을 마련했다."

verb

To communicate or interact with others to share thoughts, feelings, or information, leading to mutual understanding.

"부모와 자식 간에는 진심 어린 소통이 필요하다."

verb

To delay or postpone a planned event or task to a later time. It can also mean to act in a play or movie.

"폭우로 인해 야구 경기가 내일로 연기되었다."

noun

The right or power to choose between two or more possibilities. It refers to having options.

"소비자에게는 다양한 상품을 고를 선택권이 있다."

adjective

To be convenient or easy to use. Frequently used when discussing the benefits of technology, transportation, or modern infrastructure.

"스마트폰 덕분에 생활이 매우 편리해졌습니다."

verb

To go beyond a set limit, amount, or standard.

"수하물 무게가 제한을 초과했습니다."

adjective

Relating to language or linguistics. It is often used to describe communication or skills involving words.

"그녀는 언어적 능력이 매우 뛰어나다."

verb

To give something (usually money or a benefit) to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or effort.

"회사는 사고 피해자들에게 적절히 보상해야 합니다."

verb

To intrude upon, violate, or infringe on someone's rights, privacy, or territory.

"타인의 사생활을 침해하는 행위는 법으로 금지되어 있습니다."

noun

A specific quantity or amount used as a standard of measurement. It can also refer to a basic component or group within a larger organization.

"길이를 재는 단위는 미터입니다."

noun

A firm decision or conclusion reached after consideration. It involves choosing a course of action.

"그는 신중한 고민 끝에 결정을 내렸습니다."

noun

Something handed down from the past, such as cultural traditions, natural sites, or property inherited after someone's death.

"우리는 소중한 문화 유산을 보호해야 한다."

noun

The act of giving money, goods, or services to help a person or organization, especially a charity. It is a key term in social welfare and philanthropy topics.

"그는 전 재산을 사회에 기부하기로 약속했다."

noun

Great damage or loss of life caused by natural events (like earthquakes) or human accidents. It corresponds to 'disaster' or 'calamity'.

"자연 재해로부터 인명을 보호하기 위한 대책이 시급하다."

noun

Unwanted or unusable materials that are discarded after use. It is the formal academic term for 'waste' or 'trash'.

"산업 폐기물의 무단 투기는 환경에 심각한 해를 끼친다."

adjective

Relating to emotions or feelings. Often used in IELTS discussions about child development, mental health, and education.

"어린 시절의 정서적 안정은 성격 형성에 매우 중요합니다."

noun

The facilities, equipment, or machinery required for a particular purpose, especially in industry or buildings.

"이 공장은 최신 자동화 설비를 갖추고 있습니다."

noun

The quality of being representative of a group or category. In statistics, it refers to how well a sample reflects the whole population.

"이 표본이 전체 인구를 대변하는 대표성을 가지고 있습니까?"

noun

The quality of being quick or prompt; speed in action or process.

"응급 상황에서는 대처의 신속성이 생명입니다."

verb

To direct someone to do something or to point something out. In academic contexts, it can also mean to indicate a certain fact or data point.

"상사는 직원들에게 업무를 지시했다."

noun/determiner

Happening or done at fixed intervals; regular. Used to describe habits, schedules, or periodic data in academic reports.

"정기적인 운동은 건강에 매우 유익합니다."

verb

To make or manufacture goods, components, or results, often on a large scale or through a specific process.

"이 공장은 하루에 천 대의 자동차를 생산합니다."

noun

An area or arena in which commercial dealings are conducted. In IELTS, it often refers to global trade or economic environments.

"우리 회사는 해외 시장을 개척하고 있다."

noun

A numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number. Vital for IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe data trends.

"소비자 물가 지수가 지난달보다 상승했습니다."

verb

To carry out a plan, order, or course of action. It means putting an idea or policy into actual practice.

"계획을 세우는 것보다 실행하는 것이 더 중요하다."