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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 process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.

"해안가에 있는 바위들이 파도에 의해 침식되었습니다."

noun

Relating to education and scholarship, especially at a college or university level; academic pursuits or studies.

"이 잡지는 권위 있는 학술 정보를 제공합니다."

noun

The scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics, in both the present and past.

"그는 대학에서 인류학을 전공하고 있습니다."

noun

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life, including the conversion of food to energy.

"규칙적인 운동은 신체의 신진대사를 활발하게 합니다."

noun

Acting in accordance with or fulfilling expectations, demands, or a certain trend. It means to satisfy a standard set by others.

"우리는 고객의 요구에 부응하는 서비스를 제공해야 합니다."

noun

The act of digging up or uncovering something buried, especially archaeological remains or hidden talent.

"고고학자들이 고대 도시의 유적을 발굴하고 있습니다."

verb

To take a temporary leave of absence from school or university.

"군대에 가기 위해서 이번 학기에 휴학하기로 했어요."

noun

The set of tools, machines, or clothing needed for a particular activity or purpose.

"등산을 가기 전에 안전 장비를 점검해야 합니다."

verb

To mistake one thing for another or to fail to distinguish between two or more things, leading to confusion.

"쌍둥이 형제를 서로 혼동하는 경우가 많다."

adjective

Having a very close, tight, and inseparable relationship or connection. It is often used to describe cooperation or the link between two concepts.

"두 나라는 긴밀한 협력 관계를 유지하고 있다."

verb

To judge, conclude, or predict something in advance, often without sufficient evidence or before the final result is known.

"아직 결과를 예단하기에는 이릅니다."

noun

The amount of money paid to a school or university for the teaching and instruction provided.

"대학교 수업료가 너무 비싸서 걱정이에요."

noun

The act of reviewing or studying again what has already been learned.

"수업이 끝난 후에는 반드시 복습을 해야 기억에 오래 남습니다."

noun

The act of accepting or receiving ideas, criticism, or people. It can also refer to the accommodation of people in a facility.

"타인의 비판을 겸허하게 수용하는 태도가 필요하다."

verb

To produce offspring; to reproduce or multiply in number. This is a core biological term for TOEFL.

"해충은 습한 환경에서 빠르게 번식합니다."

verb

To become smaller or tighter; to contract. The opposite of '팽창하다'.

"근육은 힘을 줄 때 수축합니다."

adverb

By chance, accidentally, or unexpectedly. Often used in TOEFL listening narratives or history passages about accidental discoveries.

"길을 가다가 우연히 옛 친구를 만났습니다."

noun

The branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. A very common topic in TOEFL listening lectures.

"그는 어릴 때부터 별을 보는 것을 좋아해서 천문학을 전공했습니다."

noun

Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit. This topic appears in TOEFL reading passages about famous authors or literary movements.

"그는 고전 문학을 읽는 것을 매우 좋아합니다."

noun

The branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth. A common academic subject in TOEFL listening and reading.

"경제학을 공부하면 세상의 흐름을 이해하는 데 도움이 됩니다."

noun

The act of correcting or improving a rule, law, or textbook by changing some parts of it.

"정부는 새로운 도로 교통법 개정안을 발표했다."

verb

To study material in advance before a class or lecture.

"내일 배울 내용을 미리 예습해 오세요."

noun

A lower rank, position, or category in a hierarchy or list.

"하위 메뉴에서 설정을 변경할 수 있습니다."

adjective

Producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops. Usually refers to land or soil that is rich in nutrients.

"나일강 주변의 토지는 매우 비옥합니다."

noun

A higher rank, position, or category in a hierarchy or list.

"그는 성적이 전교 상위 1%에 속한다."

noun

The occurrence of an event by chance without an apparent cause, plan, or intention.

"길에서 옛 친구를 만난 것은 정말 우연이었습니다."