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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 act of making something longer in duration, distance, or scope. It is commonly used for time limits or deadlines.

"계약 기간을 1년 연장하기로 했습니다."

noun

The quality, condition, or fact of being exact and accurate.

"이 측정 도구는 높은 정밀성을 자랑한다."

noun

The act or process of making something as good or effective as possible, especially in technical or systematic contexts.

"검색 엔진 최적화는 웹사이트 홍보에 중요하다."

noun

The process of becoming an expert in a particular subject or skill; the act of making something specialized.

"현대 사회는 지식의 전문화를 요구하고 있다."

noun

A person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth; self-esteem.

"어린 시절의 경험은 자아존중감 형성에 큰 영향을 미친다."

noun

The act of using up or exhausting resources, energy, or time. It implies a reduction in the available amount.

"에너지 소모를 줄이기 위해 노력해야 합니다."

noun

The act of making something official or formal, such as a statement, rule, or agreement.

"정부는 새로운 정책을 공식화했습니다."

noun

The ability of an object to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed; or the ability of a person or system to recover quickly from difficulties.

"어려운 상황에서도 희망을 잃지 않는 탄력성이 필요하다."

noun

The increase in the capacity of an economy to produce goods and services, compared from one period of time to another. It is a key topic in academic discussions about national development.

"정부는 지속 가능한 경제성장을 목표로 하고 있습니다."

noun

The act of calculating or estimating an amount or value based on specific criteria or data.

"공사 비용 산정이 늦어지고 있습니다."

noun

The place where someone lives; place of residence. Used in academic papers to discuss urbanization, demographics, and social services.

"그는 직장과 가까운 곳으로 거주지를 옮겼습니다."

noun

Statutory services provided by the state or organizations for the benefit of the community or various groups. It covers health, housing, and financial support.

"정부는 노인들을 위한 사회복지 예산을 증액했습니다."

noun

The highest level of education that a person has successfully completed. Often used as a variable in sociology and economics to explain income or health outcomes.

"부모의 교육 수준은 자녀의 학업 성취도에 영향을 줄 수 있습니다."

noun

The action of mentioning or alluding to something; looking at a source for information. Academic integrity relies on proper referencing.

"더 자세한 내용은 아래 도표를 참조하세요."

verb

To reflect or project one's thoughts, feelings, or a certain reality onto another object, person, or situation.

"작가는 자신의 어린 시절 경험을 작품 속에 투영했다."

noun

The degree or extent to which something can be used or put to practical use.

"이 기기는 기능이 많아 활용도가 매우 높다."

verb

To combine or integrate different fields, ideas, or techniques to create a synergy. Originally it refers to grafting in gardening.

"그는 전통 예술에 현대적 감각을 접목했다."

noun

A period of transition when one state or condition is changing into another. It is often characterized by instability or confusion.

"우리 사회는 전통과 현대가 공존하는 과도기에 처해 있다."

verb

For a certain action, event, or condition to take place or exist before another. It implies a prerequisite relationship.

"실행에 앞서 철저한 조사가 선행되어야 합니다."

noun

Short for '개발도상국' (Developing Country). A country with a less developed industrial base and a lower Human Development Index relative to other countries.

"개도국에 대한 경제 원조가 지속적으로 이루어져야 합니다."

noun

The process of making something available to or popular among the general public. It describes the shift from being niche or expensive to being common.

"스마트폰의 대중화로 우리의 삶이 크게 변화했습니다."

noun

To invade, infringe upon, or violate someone else's rights, territory, or privacy. It implies causing harm by overstepping boundaries.

"사생활 침해는 심각한 사회 문제입니다."

noun

To catch or seize a moment, opportunity, or a subtle signal. It involves noticing or capturing something that is difficult to find.

"카메라가 결정적인 순간을 포착했습니다."

noun

The quality of water, specifically in terms of its chemical, physical, and biological characteristics, usually with respect to its suitability for a particular purpose.

"공장의 폐수가 강물의 수질을 오염시키고 있습니다."

noun

Mutual cooperation; the process of working together with other people or organizations to achieve a common goal.

"양국은 경제 발전을 위해 상호협력을 강화하기로 합의했다."

noun

The quality of being objective, based on facts rather than feelings or opinions. It is essential in scientific research, journalism, and fair judgment.

"연구 결과의 신뢰를 얻으려면 객관성을 유지하는 것이 중요합니다."