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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 successful completion of a course of study at a school, college, or university, and the ceremony associated with it.

"저는 내년 2월에 대학교를 졸업합니다."

noun

The ability to see and understand the true nature of a person or situation clearly; deep understanding.

"그 작가는 인간 본성에 대한 깊은 통찰력을 보여준다."

noun

The means of sending or receiving information, such as by phone, computer, or radio.

"현대 사회에서 통신 기술은 매우 중요합니다."

noun

A thing that is accepted as true or as a starting point for an argument or action; a premise.

"모든 인간은 평등하다는 전제 아래 이 법안이 만들어졌다."

noun

The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material. It protects intellectual property.

"인터넷에서 이미지를 사용할 때는 저작권을 확인해야 한다."

noun

The quality of having special skill or knowledge in a particular field. It implies a high level of competence.

"직원들의 전문성을 높이기 위해 교육 프로그램을 실시합니다."

noun

The act of being present at a place, such as a school, meeting, or event. It is often used to track attendance.

"성적에서 출석 점수가 매우 중요합니다."

noun

A group of people living in the same local area or sharing common interests.

"그는 지역사회 발전을 위해 봉사활동을 합니다."

adjective

To be urgent, pressing, or desperate. It describes a situation where something is very much needed or a feeling is very strong.

"환경 보호를 위한 정부의 대책이 절실한 시점입니다."

noun

The state of having two sides or aspects, often contrasting ones like pros and cons. It is a key term in discussing complex social issues.

"인터넷의 발달은 정보 공유와 사생활 침해라는 양면성을 가지고 있습니다."

noun

The act of falling down or collapsing. It can refer to physical structures like buildings or abstract concepts like social systems, economies, or families.

"경제 위기로 인해 중산층의 붕괴가 가속화되고 있습니다."

noun

The degree of urgency or the quality of needing immediate attention. It is used to prioritize tasks or policies.

"이 문제는 해결의 시급성이 매우 높습니다."

noun

The quality of being able to continue over a long period of time without interruption or weakening.

"운동의 효과를 보려면 지속성이 중요하다."

noun

Activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.

"젊은이들이 정치에 더 많은 관심을 가져야 합니다."

noun

A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to a manual or unskilled worker.

"노동자들은 임금 인상을 요구하며 파업을 벌였습니다."

noun

The system of rules which a particular country or community recognizes as regulating the actions of its members.

"새로운 법률이 다음 달부터 시행될 예정입니다."

noun

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. It refers to the act of controlling or restricting certain activities by law or rule.

"환경 오염을 줄이기 위해 배출 가스 규제가 강화되었다."

adjective

To be excellent, superior, or of high quality, especially in comparison to others.

"그는 수학 실력이 매우 우수합니다."

noun

Having many different sides, aspects, or facets; complex and multi-layered.

"이 문제는 다면적인 분석이 필요합니다."

verb

To revise, modify, or correct something that has already been decided, written, or planned. It aims to improve or update the original.

"선생님의 조언을 듣고 에세이의 결론 부분을 수정했다."

verb

To officially record one's name on a list for a specific purpose, such as enrolling in a school, signing up for a class, or joining an organization.

"이번 학기 수업을 듣기 위해 수강 신청을 하고 등록했습니다."

noun

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity; the quality of being justifiable by reason.

"그의 주장은 논리가 부족해서 설득력이 없습니다."

noun

The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. It is essential for describing air pollution and environmental issues in IELTS.

"대기 오염이 심각한 수준에 도달했습니다."

verb

To expand means to increase in size, range, or amount. It often refers to business growth, physical space, or the scope of an idea.

"그 회사는 해외 시장으로 사업을 확장했다."

verb

To take the place of or serve as a substitute for someone or something. It is common in discussions about automation, energy, and resource management.

"인공지능이 많은 일자리를 대체할 것이라는 전망이 있다."

verb

To establish or set up a plan, policy, or theory in a formal or organized way.

"정부는 경제 활성화를 위한 대책을 수립했다."