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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 start from or originate from a specific cause, person, or place; to be triggered by something.

"이 문제는 작은 실수에서 비롯되었다."

noun

A standard or principle by which something is judged, decided, or measured. It provides a basis for comparison or evaluation.

"평가의 공정성을 위해 명확한 준거가 마련되어야 한다."

noun

The act of spreading out or emitting something from a center. In psychology or logic, it refers to thinking in different directions to find various solutions.

"이 전구는 빛의 발산 효율이 매우 높다."

verb

To suggest or hint at something indirectly rather than stating it clearly or explicitly.

"작가는 소설의 도입부에서 주인공의 비극적인 운명을 암시했다."

noun

Rights or interests that have already been acquired and are recognized by law or custom. Often used to refer to the power held by established social groups.

"사회 개혁을 위해서는 기득권 세력의 저항을 극복해야 한다."

noun

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. It specifies how things should be done or what is allowed within a system.

"학교 규정을 준수해야 합니다."

noun

A certificate or license that proves one's qualification or skill in a specific field.

"취업을 위해 운전면허 자격증을 땄다."

verb

To make something that was hidden, latent, or internal become visible, public, or apparent.

"잠재되어 있던 갈등이 본격적으로 표면화하기 시작했다."

adjective

Involving many different aspects, perspectives, or methods to solve a problem or analyze a situation thoroughly.

"정부는 저출산 문제 해결을 위해 다각적인 대책을 마련하고 있습니다."

verb

To organize scattered data, information, or tasks into a logical and structured system or framework.

"그는 흩어져 있던 연구 자료들을 하나의 이론으로 체계화했다."

noun

The quality or state of being different or disparate in nature. It refers to the lack of similarity between elements within a group or between two entities.

"두 문화 사이의 이질성을 극복하는 것이 중요하다."

noun

The process of making something more advanced, sophisticated, or high-level. It is often used in the context of industrial or technological progress.

"정부는 산업 구조의 고도화를 추진하고 있다."

adjective

Uniform or standardized; applying the same rule or method to everything without considering individual differences.

"모든 학생에게 일률적인 교육 방식을 적용해서는 안 된다."

noun

The quality of being symbolic or having a deeper meaning beyond the literal appearance. It refers to the power of an object or image to represent an idea.

"비둘기는 평화의 상징성을 가지고 있다."

noun

The action of bringing something new into use or operation for the first time, such as a new system, technology, or law.

"새로운 기술의 도입으로 생산성이 크게 향상되었습니다."

noun

An event or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled; force majeure or inevitability due to overwhelming power.

"태풍으로 인한 피해는 인간의 힘으로는 어쩔 수 없는 불가항력이다."

noun

Workers who are employed on a temporary, part-time, or contract basis, rather than as permanent staff. This is a key term for analyzing modern labor trends and social inequality in IELTS.

"비정규직 노동자들은 고용 불안과 낮은 임금 문제에 시달리고 있다."

noun

The unemployment of people aged 15–24 (or up to 29 in some contexts). This is a very frequent IELTS topic related to social problems, education, and the economy.

"청년실업 문제를 해결하기 위해 정부가 일자리 창출에 힘쓰고 있다."

noun

Fine particulate matter in the air that is harmful to health. It is a major environmental and health topic in IELTS, especially regarding air quality and urban living.

"미세먼지 농도가 높은 날에는 야외 활동을 자제해야 한다."

verb

To represent something in a schematic form or diagram. It simplifies complex information into a visual structure.

"복잡한 과정을 한눈에 볼 수 있게 도식화했습니다."

verb

To gather or unite separate forces, opinions, or people into one cohesive whole for a specific purpose.

"위기 상황에서 국민들의 역량을 결집하는 것이 중요하다."

verb

To understand something wrongly or to interpret a person's words or intentions incorrectly. It leads to a lack of proper communication.

"그녀의 침묵을 거절로 오해하지 마세요."

noun

The expression or measurement of the quantity of something. It is the process of turning observations into numerical data.

"주관적인 만족도를 정량화하는 것은 어려운 작업이다."

noun

The quality of being fair and impartial. It refers to the principle of treating everyone in a way that is equitable, especially in the distribution of resources or opportunities.

"세금 제도는 형평성을 유지하는 것이 매우 중요합니다."

noun

A list of books, articles, and other sources used or referred to in a scholarly work. It is essential for avoiding plagiarism.

"보고서 마지막 페이지에 참고문헌을 명시해야 합니다."

verb

To divide something into small, detailed, and specific parts or categories for more precise management or analysis.

"고객의 요구에 따라 서비스를 세분화할 필요가 있다."