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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

Lack of success or the omission of expected or required action. It involves not meeting a desired goal or standard.

"실패는 성공의 어머니라는 말이 있습니다."

verb

To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form. In IELTS, this applies to biology, technology, and social systems.

"인간은 수백만 년에 걸쳐 진화했다."

noun

A business organization or company that produces goods or provides services to make a profit. It is a central term for economic and professional topics.

"대기업뿐만 아니라 중소기업의 성장도 경제 발전에 필수적입니다."

noun

The mental state, emotions, or processes of a person or group. It often refers to the study of the human mind.

"소비자들의 구매 심리를 파악하는 것이 마케팅의 핵심입니다."

noun

The act of carrying or moving goods or people from one place to another using a vehicle.

"해상 운송은 비용이 저렴하지만 시간이 오래 걸린다."

noun

The origin or source of something; how something started or where it came from.

"이 단어의 유래를 아는 사람은 별로 없다."

noun

A period of economic decline characterized by low business activity and high unemployment; a recession.

"장기적인 불황으로 소비가 위축되었다."

noun

A building or structure that serves as a living space for humans; residential housing.

"도심의 주택 가격이 급격히 상승했다."

noun

The process of making something stable or the state of becoming stable. Often refers to prices, political situations, or systems.

"정부는 물가 안정화를 위해 새로운 정책을 도입했습니다."

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."

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."

noun

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

"여름철에는 전력 소비량이 급격히 증가합니다."

noun

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

"정부는 새로운 정책을 공식화했습니다."

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

The quality of being universal or common to all people or cases. It refers to something that applies everywhere and at all times.

"그 소설은 인간의 감정이라는 보편성을 담고 있습니다."

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."

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

The act of supplying or providing something that is wanted or needed. It is a very common verb in business and research contexts (e.g., providing data).

"이 웹사이트는 유용한 정보를 무료로 제공합니다."

noun

A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule.

"이 규칙에는 예외가 없습니다."

adjective

Following in a regular order without interruption. It is essential for describing trends in IELTS Writing Task 1 or processes in Task 2.

"회사는 3년 연속적인 성장을 기록했다."

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."

adjective

Relating to the mind or spirit, as opposed to the physical body. It covers psychology, emotions, and mental well-being.

"규칙적인 운동은 정신적 건강에도 큰 도움이 됩니다."

noun

The temperature of the air in the atmosphere. It refers to how hot or cold the weather is.

"지구 온난화로 인해 전 세계의 평균 기온이 상승하고 있습니다."