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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 helping or supporting a main function or entity. It often refers to financial assistance (subsidies) or providing secondary aid to complete a task.

"정부는 중소기업에 재정적 보조를 아끼지 않았다."

noun

The feeling of satisfaction or worthiness one gets after doing something useful or hard. A sense of achievement.

"열심히 가르친 보람을 느낍니다."

noun

A strong, passionate desire or longing for something, often an ambitious goal.

"성공에 대한 열망이 그를 움직이게 합니다."

noun

The quality of being a person; character or personality that commands respect. It often refers to one's moral integrity and individuality.

"교육의 목적은 훌륭한 인격을 형성하는 것입니다."

noun

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

"정부는 새로운 정책을 공식화했습니다."

noun

The degree or level of focus or concentration on a particular task or object. Often used in IELTS when discussing study habits, workplace efficiency, or advertising.

"오후에는 업무 집중도가 떨어지기 쉽다."

verb

To be accumulated or added up over a period of time. It is frequently used to describe the buildup of fatigue, debt, or environmental damage.

"피로가 누적되면 건강을 해칠 수 있다."

noun

Electric power or energy. This is essential for discussing energy consumption, renewable energy, and technology.

"여름철에는 전력 소비량이 급격히 증가합니다."

noun

A person who takes part in an event, activity, competition, or research study.

"이번 마라톤 대회에는 1,000명의 참가자가 모였다."

verb

To apply for a program, service, or membership formally.

"저는 도서관 카드를 신청하고 싶습니다."

adjective

To be active, vigorous, or lively. Used in academic contexts to describe active trade, discussions, or biological activities.

"두 나라 사이의 무역이 매우 활발하다."

noun

The total amount of money paid to employees for their labor; personnel expenses or labor costs.

"인건비가 오르면 제품 가격도 오를 수밖에 없습니다."

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

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

"계약 기간을 1년 연장하기로 했습니다."

noun

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

"어린 시절의 경험은 자아존중감 형성에 큰 영향을 미친다."

noun

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

"이 측정 도구는 높은 정밀성을 자랑한다."

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

The quality of being outstanding or extremely good; excellence or proficiency in a particular field, especially in education.

"교육의 수월성을 추구하는 정책이 발표되었다."

noun

A measure or incentive designed to encourage someone to do something or to attract people to a specific place or activity.

"정부는 기업의 투자를 유도하기 위해 세제 혜택이라는 유인책을 내놓았다."

noun

A specific age group or range of ages. Crucial for demographic analysis in IELTS Task 1.

"이 서비스는 20대와 30대 연령대에서 가장 인기가 많습니다."

adjective

To be clear, distinct, and leave no room for doubt. It is used in academic writing to present clear arguments or findings.

"그의 태도는 찬성인지 반대인지 분명하지 않다."

verb

To hand in or submit a document, assignment, or report to an authority or institution for evaluation.

"학생들은 이번 주 금요일까지 과제를 제출해야 합니다."

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

The degree or level of being important; importance measured as a quantity or rank.

"우선순위를 정하기 위해 각 항목의 중요도를 평가했습니다."

adjective

Having a low price; not expensive but often implying good value for money.

"이 가게는 물건값이 저렴해서 인기가 많아요."