(권리, 사실을) 주장하다
She claimed she graduated from Harvard University, but no one believed her.
clover
클로버, 토끼풀
There is a field of clover behind of my house.
compromise
타협하다, 화해하다
They made a compromise with the invaders.
conduct
수행하다, 처리하다
The scientist will conduct research on the matter of gravity.
confess
인정하다, 자인하다
The suspect confessed his crime.
indicate
가리키다
When babies cry in a high shrill, it usually indicates that there is something wrong.
influence
영향, 작용
Mrs. Clinton had a strong influence on her husband's presidency.
minimal
최소의, 극소의
If you make only a minimal effort to pass your classes, you won't learn very much.
mistletoe
겨우살이
Kissing under a piece of mistletoe is a Christmas tradition.
outgrow
성장하여 벗어나다, ~보다도 커지다
Children quickly outgrow their clothes and shoes.
significant
중요한
The accident victim made significant progress in his physical therapy sessions.
superstitious
미신의
The superstitious woman was afraid that a black cat might cross her path.
survey
조사, 표본 조사
We took a survey to see how kids reacted to the new standard.
technological
기술의, 과학 기술의
This laptop uses the latest technological advances from the field of wireless networking.
absorb
흡수하다
Use the sponge to absorb the water on the counter.
adopt
양자로 삼다
The parents decided to adopt a new strategy for disciplining their child.
atmosphere
대기, 공기
The Earth's atmosphere is comprised of many different gases.
consequence
결과, 결말
The consequence of not studying for an exam is failing.
delegate
대리인, 대표
Some managers find it difficult to delegate.
emission
방사, 내뿜음
Automobile emissions contribute to environmental problems such as smog.
equator
적도
Singapore lies on the equator.
improbable
일어날 듯 하지 않은, 사실 같지 않은
It's highly improbable that mom will let us stay home from school tomorrow.
prediction
예보, 예언
The weather man's predictions about the weather is almost always incorrect.
protocol
(컴퓨터) 프로토콜
According to company protocol, all visitors must be greeted and given a name tag and access pass.
radiate
(열·빛·에너지 등이) 뿜어져 나오다[방출되다]
The ray flowers radiate out from the rim of the disk flowers and reach to the edge of the whole flower.
reduction
축소, 저하, 하락
The reduction of the husband's salary affected the family greatly.
summit
(국가의) 정상급
The leaders of the two countries held a two-day summit to settle their problems.
treaty
조약, 협정
The two leaders signed the treaty to make the agreement legal.
vapor
증기
Salt cannot leave the sea by evaporation because the water vapor leaves it behind.
appeal
항소하다, 상고하다
The lawyer appealed the harsh pushinment given to his client.
appropriate
적절한
The mother allowed her children to watch TV programs that were not appropriate for them.
conservative
보수적인
My grandfather is so conservative, he hasn't bought new clothes in twenty-five years.
convict
유죄 판결을 내리다
Jeff was convicted of stealing a car.
crime
범죄, 죄
If you commit a crime, you will be punished.
execute
처형하다
For his terrible crime, he was executed.
exhaust
다 써버리다
I exhausted all my ideas on this project.
halt
멈추다, 서다
All activity on the college campus halted with the sounding of the fire alarm.
humane
무자비한, 몰인정한
The humane treatment of prisoners is a very important subject.
imprison
교도소에 넣다
He was imprisoned for stealing the car.
in favor of
~에 찬성하여
I am not in favor of the death penalty.
inmate
피수용자, 입원자 inmates should have access to education and job training while they are in jail.
verify
증명하다, 입증하다
The boss asked the supervisor to verify the claim before a decision was made to sack the employee.
appointment
약속
I have to leave work early because I have an appointment with the doctor for a checkup.
bail
보석금
The bail was set at $1 million.
bounty
보상금, 상금
A one million dollar bounty was offered for the capture of the criminal.
capture
붙잡다, 점령하다
After three weeks on the run, the prisoner was finally captured and sent back to jail.
commit
(죄 등을)범하다, 저지르다
You must be ready to deal with the consequences if you commit a crime.
criminal
범인, 범죄자
The criminal has broken the law several times before.
custody
보관, 관리, 보호
After the divorce, the mother received custody of the children.
flee
달아나다, 도망치다
I fled back to the relative safety of my own home.
fugitive
도망자, 탈주자
After the prisoner escaped from prison, he became a fugitive.
jail
교도소, 감옥
The criminal has been sentenced to 30years in jail.
jurisdiction
사법권,관할권
The San Francisco police department has jurisdiction in the city of Allen.
legal
법률상의, 법률의
After her car accident, she needed some legal advice.
official
공식의, 공인된
Spanish is the official language of Venezuela.
operate
(기계를) 가동[조작]하다
I’m not sure how to operate the new photocopier Could you help me?
almighty
전능한, 대단한
She has almighty control on all decisions made within the company.
at last
마침내
After 12 hours in the plane, we landed at last.
chain
쇠사슬
a chain of events
citizen
국민, 시민
I am a citizen of this country.
content
(책·연설·프로그램 등의) 내용[주제]
The content of the movie was inappropriate for children.
discrimination
차별, 차별대우 discrimination in the workplace is against the law.
equal
동등한, 평등한
There are some games in which all the players have equal chances.
faith
신뢰, 신용
I have faith that my children will make the right decision when the time comes.
freedom
자유, 자유로운 상태
When you turn 18, you have the freedom to make your own choices.
ghetto
소수 민족 거주지
He grew up in the ghetto; it was a miracle that he ever survived.
judge
(시합의 심판이) 판정하다, 심사하다
Mr. Harris and Mrs. Walton will judge the dance contest.
protest
항의하다, 이의를 제기하다
The workers protested the drop in wages.
segregation
인종차별
Racial segregation in the United States prevented blacks and whites from eating in the same restaurants.
tragic
비극의, 비극적인
When she recounted her tragic childhood, the entire audience started to cry.
absently
얼빠져
I absently sat in the classroom while the professor gave the lecture.
agonized
괴로워하는
We heard an agonized cry in the night.
blow
강타, 구타
He suffered many blows to the head in the boxing match.
bonfire
큰, 화톳불, 모닥불
We built a bonfire on the beach.
clammy
끈끈한, 냉습한
I was nervous so my hands became clammy.
clutch
꽉잡다, 붙들다
She clutched the safety bar as the roller coaster began to move.
curse
저주, 악담
The witch put a curse on the town before leaving.
deserted
인적이 끊긴, 버림받은
The old barn was completely deserted.
pant
헐떡거리다, 숨차다
After chasing the cat in the yard, the dog was panting very hard.
plantation
농원, 재배지
The tobacco plantations on the east coast have been in operation for centuries.
remnant
나머지, 잔여
You can see the remnants of the city's former glory in the architecture of the buildings.
spectacle
광경, 장관
When the circus performed, it was a spectacle of entertainment that enthralled children for hours.
study
서재
My dad has a study in our home where he does some work.
totter
비틀거리다
The monkey was tottering on the wire above the house.
vein
정맥
On people with fair skin, you an see their veins quite easily.
abandon
버리다
The home was abandoned after the hurricane had damaged it beyond repair.
accomplish
성취하다, (목표를)달성하다
Shelly has accomplished most of her goals in life.
achievement
업적, 성취
Winning a gold medal is my greatest achievement.
artificial
인조의, 인공적인
We always get an artificial Christmas tree because my mother is allergic to pine needles.
beat
이기다, (적을) 패배시키다
We beat our opponent at soccer today.
conduct
수행하다, 처리하다
The scientist will conduct research on the matter of gravity.
crash
갑자기 폭락하다
When the plane crashed into the forest, most people died, but luckily there were a few survivors.
frequently
자주, 종종
John frequently asked questions I was not able to answer.
goal
목적, 목표
The goal of this exercise is to increase you muscles.
launch
쏘다, 발사하다
The loud roar of the rocket being launched into space could be heard for miles.
loss
상실, 손실
Gerald suffered a slight loss in the stock market.
orbit
궤도
All the planets in space are constantly in orbit.
probe
탐사용 로켓
The probe sent to Mars gave scientists a lot of information about the planet.
speech
연설
I had to give a speech at my brother's wedding.
unmanned
승무원이 타지 않은, 무인의, 자동 조종의, 사람이 없는, 거세된
The rocket to Jupiter will be unmanned.
asteroid
소행성
Ceres was the first asteroid that was discovered; it is also the largest.
astronomer
천문학자
The astronomer slept during the day and worked at night, when the stars are out.
blast
폭발, 폭파
The girls heard a loud blast as the car exploded.
block out
보이지 않게 하다
During a total eclipse, the moon blocks out the sun.
detect
발견하다, 탐지하다
He detected the smell of gas in the apartment.
diameter
지름
She drew a circle with a diameter of 15 inches.
discover
(무엇의 존재를) 발견하다
When he finally returned, he discovered that Tess had cried herself to sleep.
erupt
(화산이) 분출하다
The area was evacuated because of the possibility that the volcano would erupt.
impact
충돌, 격돌
Divorce can have a negative impact on young children.
locate
(특정 위치에) 두다[설치하다]
The McDonald’s restaurants that are located across the United States have a significance that goes far beyond the convenience of quick hamburgers.
nuclear bomb
핵폭탄
A nuclear bomb is much more powerful than an atomic bomb.
Saturn
토성
The rings around saturn are made of small particles.
strike
(~에) 이르다, (병이나 죽음이)갑자기 덮치다
Measeles typically strike children.
vaporize
증발시키다
Water normally vaporizes at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
vibration
떨림
You can feel vibrations in my house when the train passes by.
district
(특정한 특징이 있는) 지구[지역]
Most of the people who live in my district, work in agriculture.
encourage
용기를 북돋우다, 격려하다
The teacher tried to encourage the boy's natural musical talent.
ingenious
독창적인, 재간이 있는
The children found an ingenious way to build a bridge without using any tools.
loophole
허점
I found a loophole in my contract that will allow me to break the contract without getting a penalty.
obey
복종하다, 말을 잘 듣다
Tom always obeys his parents.
obsession
강박 관념, 망상, 집념, 붙음, 사로잡힘
Her obsession with cats was the cause of their divorce.
opponent
적수, 반대자
The veteran soccer player made a huge mistake when he accidentally passed the ball to his opponent.
pressure
압력을 가하다
Today, there are more students pressuring other students to act badly.
reduce
(양, 크기 따위를) 줄이다, 감소시키다
We need to reduce the amount of coffee we drink.
referee
심판원
Being a referee is a good way to participate in a sport that you like.
single-mindedly
바른마음
She worked single-mindedly on her project through the night.
sluggish
부진한, 동작이 느린
If I don't eat breakfast then I'm sluggish all morning.
strategy
전략, 전술
His strategy was to studying for the test and then take the optional pre-test.
trip
걸려 넘어지다
Tom tripped over the rock on the ground.
undeserved
받을 만한 값어치가 없는, 부당한, 분수에 벗어나는, 당찮은
Her bad reputation is undeserved.
acupuncture
침술
In China, acupuncture is a famous treatment in China.
bend
구부러지다, 휘다
The tree branches bend when big birds sit on them.
build up
축적하다
The snow is building up on the sidewalk.
circulate
순환하다
It's important for business people to circulate at a networking function in order to meet as many new contacts as possible.
concentration
(노력 등의) 집중
One of his difficulties in school was that he lacked concentration.
discomfort
불쾌, 불안
The doctor asked me if I was experiencing any discomfort, such as aches and pains.
holy
신성한, 성스러운
The holy scriptures are important to many people around the world.
ordinary
평범한, 보통의
The queen was very upset because her son had married an ordinary girl.
perform
(일·과제·의무 등을) 행하다[수행하다/실시하다]
The new software performs several useful functions that make accounting easy and fun.
regardless
그럼에도 불구하고, 여하튼
I'm moving to Alaska regardless of what my parents say.
relaxation
(긴장, 정신 등의) 풀림, 이완
I took a trip so I could enjoy some relaxation.
sensitive
신경 과민의
As Shelly is very sensitive; she was offended by the joke Tom made.
undertake
(일 등을) 맡다, 책임 맡다
War should be a last resort, obviously, undertaken when all other options have failed.
affirm
단언, 주장하다
The candidate affirmed his commitment to the environment in his campaign speech.
barrier
(어떤 일에 대한) 장애물[장벽]
There was a barrier between the girl and boy. That barrier was the girl’s father.
bribe
뇌물
It was impossible to get the contract without giving them a bribe.
domestic
국내의
Critics complain that a free trade agreement will hurt domestic production of certain products.
endow
부여하다
Her parents endowed her with a new car and computer when she went to university.
inalienable
양도할 수 없는, 빼았을 수 없는
Freedom is an inalienable thing that we are all born with.
perseverance
인내, 끈기, 불굴
This was not from a lack of diligence or perseverance.
possibility
가능성
The singer is sick. There's a strong possibility that the concert will be canceled.
potential
잠재력
This company has the potential of making a lot of money.
priority
앞임, 먼저임
Getting good grades was not his priority; getting a well rounded education was.
retribution
보답; 징벌
The principal's retribution on the rebellious students was severe.
skyscraper
초고층 빌딩, 마천루
Because there is so much land in Texas, you do not see many skyscrapers.
tolerant
관대한, 아량 있는
The parents were tolerant of their son's bad behavior.
aggressive
공격적인, 공세적인
The aggressive behavior of the child caused much concern for the parents.
anthropologist
인류학자
The anthropologist found traces of an ancient tribal civilization in Africa.
creature
생물, 창조물
All living creatures must learn to appreciate life.
description
서술적 묘사
The description that she gave matched the one I gave to the police.
elusive
알기 어려운, 정의하기 어려운
The answer to the murder mystery is elusive.
evidence
증거
The evidence shows that the defendant is guilty of bank robbery.
extinct
멸종된, 절멸한
Dinosaurs are no longer in existence; they are extinct.
migrate
이주하다
Birds migrate when the climate begins to change.
mix
혼합, 혼합물
Her cooking is a mix of flavors from Asia and Latin America.
odor
냄새
Her husband does not like to eat fish because he doesn't want fish odor in the house.
pass down
물려주다
Myths have survived because they are passed down from generation to generation.
remains
(죽은 사람,동물의) 유해
After he passed away, his remains were buried in a cemetery near his home town.
tribe
부족
Various Indian tribes spread out over the plains and lived off the land.
trickster
사기꾼, 책략가
The trickster fooled many people out of their money.
wooded
숲이 많은, 나무가 우거진
We decided to make camp in the wooded area by the hills.
activist
활동가
The activist often spoke against policies that hurt the common person.
anoint
선정하다, 임명하다
He has been anointed as the face for our company.
cause
원인
The people of the town were united to fight for their cause.
charity
구호물자, 구호금
She gave up her lucrative career and now does a lot of charity work.
cosmetic
화장품
She had many allergies and could only use European cosmetics on her face.
divorce
이혼하다
My parents got divorced after 15 years of marriage.
fortune
부, 재산
Jack earned a fortune from the new technology he developed.
hemorrhage
출혈
He had a terrible hemorrhage coming from his leg.
incurable
불치의
AIDS is an incurable disease that scientists and doctors are working to solve.
ingredient
(특히 요리 등의) 재료[성분]
I cannot make this cake because I am missing the main ingredient.
maiden name
처녀 때의 성
My mother's maiden name is Ferguson.
orphan
고아
The orphan missed his parents.
precursor
선구자, 선봉
The precursor to the piano was a stringed instrument called a clavier.
sibling
형제, 자매
My dad has only one sibling.
transfusion
수혈
The patient needed a blood transfusion to save his life.
biologist
생물학자
A biologist came into our science class and talked about development of single-celled organisms.
conclude
결론짓다, 추단[단정]하다
From the empty cage and the feathers on the floor, Dave concluded that the cat had eaten the bird.
conduct
수행하다, 처리하다
The scientist will conduct research on the matter of gravity.
critical
결정적인, 중요한
It is absolutely critical for an astronaut to have enough oxygen in space.
evolution
진화
Simmons became convinced that this competition for mates, not stretching for treetop food, was what drove the evolution of the long neck of a giraffe.
factor
요인, 요소
When choosing a job, there are many factors to consider, such as salary and location.
figure
형태, 형상
If you want to maintain your figure, you should exercise regularly.
find out
알아내다
Her parents are angry with her because they found out that she wasn't going to her classes.
influence
~에 영향을 끼치다
TV can influence the way children act.
inherit
상속하다, 물려받다
Joyce inherit her aunt's summer cottage in Maine.
isolated
고립된
The family lived in an isolated farm outside of town.
perspective
관점
Her perspective of the situation was very different than mine.
rate
(영화·비디오의) 등급을 매기다
Would you please rate these pictures from best to worst?
behavior
행동, 행실
As a youngster, my bad behavior got me into a lot of trouble.
combat
~와 싸우다
We had been combating the enemy forces for last two days.
distinguish
구별하다
By closely observing her, we managed to distinguish most of her characteristics.
grease
지방, 용해된 수지 grease is used to make metal parts move easily.
harassment
괴롭힘, 애먹음
You must stop the harassment of your neighbors before they call the police.
induce
일으키다, 유발하다
When a woman’s contractions are too slow, doctors often induce birth.
instruct
가르치다
The salesman instructed us on how to use the new equipment.
integrity
고결, 정직
Most people wanted him to run for office since he has a lot of integrity.
offer
제공하다
My friend offered to pick me up from the airport when I return from India.
promptly
즉시
As I took my tray of food from the lunch line I promptly dropped it
reveal
드러내다, 폭로하다
When are you going to reveal your secret?
sensitive
신경 과민의
As Shelly is very sensitive; she was offended by the joke Tom made.
supplement
추가하다, 보충하다
The wife supplemented their income by babysitting.
tolerate
허용하다
The actions of the students were not tolerated by the professor.
adventure
모험
They had some exciting adventures on their vacation.
advertisement
광고
The advertisement for fast food is effective on both children and adults.
deposit
보증금
Please pay your deposit before booking your hotel room.
donation
기부, 기증
I collected donations for the orphanage.
exotic
이국적인
On their trip to Asia, they had discovered many exotic fruits and vegetables.
lava
(유동 상태의) 용암
During our field trip to the volcanoes on the Big Island, we were able to see the lava flowing.
lifetime
일생(의)
It would take a lifetime to understand the universe in all its entirety.
limit
한정하다, 제한하다
My manager wanted to limit the number of hours I could work each day.
minimum
최소량, 최소 한도
Most fast-food restaurants pay minimum wage; it is not sufficient to support a family on.
overall
전부, 종합[전반]적으로
His overall grade in school was not bad, although he was not doing well in science.
raise
(자금, 사람 등을) 모으다
We had a bake sale at school to raise money for our field trip.
tour
(여러 도시·국가 등을 방문하는) 여행
We decided to take a tour of the entire island.
typically
보통, 일반적으로
While handguns are commonly used by law enforcement, rifles are typically used by hunters
volcano
화산
Mt. Fiji is huge volcano in Japan.
analyst
분석가
Our company hired an analyst to help us improve our profits.
assign
할당하다, 배당하다
The mother assigned different household chores to her children.
concentrate
집중시키다
I have to concentrate more on my future plans.
criterion
표준, 기준
What criterion are you using to evaluate the interviewees?
crop up
갑자기 나타나다, 일어나다
In the winter, symptoms of the common cold begin to crop up.
executive
임원
The president is the chief of the executive branch of the American government.
figure
숫자
She got a promotion and now she's making a six-figure salary: $120,000 per year.
financial
재정상의, 재무의
Schools are getting expensive for one person to pay for their own. So try looking for financial help.
investment
투자액, 투자(물)
Ten years ago, my father made a large investment in real estate that turned him a nice profit.
market share
시장 점유율
A bad economy usually means that market shares will be small.
publication
출판, 발행
She waited anxiously for the publication date of her book to be announced.
reputation
평판, 세평
Politicians have to take great care to make sure that their reputation is kept positive.
revenue
수입
The revenue from her income property was not sufficient to cover her expenses.
summarize
요약하다, 개괄하다
He tried to summarize the speech, but he had forgotten the main points.
trusted
신임 받는
His trusted friend of 30 years betrayed him.
accelerate
가속하다, 빨라지다
This car can accelerate to sixty miles an hour in eight seconds.
access
들어가다,접근하다
Many poor people do not have access to a good education.
annual
해마다의, 한 해 한번씩의
The Oscars are an annual award for the best movies.
application
신청, 지원, 원서, 신청서
After several applications of the ointment, the wound finally healed.
approximately
대략
They determined the age of the fossil to be approximately three million years old.
cable
굵은 밧줄 cable is so strong that it is used to hold up large bridges like the Golden Gate Bridge in California.
capacity
수용력
When Michael Jackson had his concert in Korea, the stadium was filled to its capacity.
consortium
협회, 조합
A consortium of textile manufacturers held a conference about child labor.
hacker
(컴퓨터) 해커
Software designers are locked in a constant battle with hackers.
invent
발명하다, 창안하다
I wish someone will invent a machine that let's me fly to work.
navigate
항해하다, 조종하다
Historians have found that even ancient ships were able to navigate the large open sea.
portable
휴대용의
These are portable structures which act as schools.
satellite
인공위성
You can see picture taken with the satellite on Google.
term
용어, 술어
The manager had trouble understanding some of the terms used by her young employees.
activity
(취미나 특별한 목적을 위한) 활동
What kind of club activity do you like?
antisocial
비사교적인, 이기적인
The girl's antisocial behavior such as fighting with other children drew concerns from her parents and teachers.
based on
~기초한
We can guess what she will do based on her previous actions.
destruction
멸망, 파멸
The destruction of the old house was sad to see.
image
형태, 모습
The image on the picture was hard to see because water had spilled on it.
numerous
다수의, 수많은
The man had numerous wives in many different countries.
profitable
유익한, 도움이 되는
Selling used cars was quite profitable until the economy faced a recession.
recognize
알아보다
The young woman recognized the tall man from the party.
sophisticated
세련된
A sophisticated design is needed to sell the product.
stereotype
고정관념, 정형
Many Americans have the stereotype that all Asians are good in math.
violence
폭력, 폭행
He used violence to force people to do his bidding.
comparison
비교, 대조
The comparison of the long term costs is what helped them make their decision.
composition
구성, 조립, 합성
The composition of the new medicine is quite difficult to create without a proper lab.
criticism
비평, 평론 (활동)
Our manager received a strong criticism from the university president.
density
밀도, 농도
The density of a bowling ball is higher than a basketball.
determine
(무엇의 방식·유형을) 결정하다
It's difficult to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.
estimate
평가하다, 견적하다, 추정하다
Throughout Earth’s history, an estimated 3 million to 100 million species have disappeared.
inaccurate
부정확한
The information provided to the candidate was inaccurate.
mass
크기, 양, 부피
Although the plastic box was bigger than the book, the book had a greater mass.
measurement
측량, 측정
The tailor took my measurement for a new suit.
method
방법, 방식
This method is very effective.
muscular
근육의
He exercised regularly so that his body could become muscular.
obese
비만인
The mother was worried because her son had become obese; He weighed over 300 pounds.
perform
(일·과제·의무 등을) 행하다[수행하다/실시하다]
The new software performs several useful functions that make accounting easy and fun.
precise
정밀한, 조금도 틀림없는
You need to follow the precise measurements of the recipe if you want your cake to turn out o.k.
troublesome
골치 아픈, 귀찮은
Science was a subject that was troublesome for the youth.
bark
나무껍질
The bark of the tree was brown and very rough.
chemical
화학 제품
You should always be careful which chemicals you mix together because you could create a dangerous reaction.
cluster
송이, 떼, 무리
A cluster of antiques was found in the attic.
disable
무능하게 하다, 무력하게 하다
He was disabled by the accident.
flow
흐르다, 흐르듯 지나가다
The Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
insight
통찰력
The wise man had many insights to my spiritual problems.
migraine
편두통
He could not concentrate on his work because of the bad migraine he had all day.
occur
발생하다, 일어나다
It never occurred to her to call her parents when her plane got delayed.
powder
가루, 분말
The rocks were crushed into a fine powder.
prescribe
지령하다, 처방을 내리다
I was having horrible back pain until the doctor prescribed me this new medicine.
primary
첫째의, 제1위의
My primary goal is to get my education. Then, I would like to do some traveling.
process
과정, 순서
The process of lawsuits can take several years.
set off
작동시키다
The rally on Monday will set off a series of week-long events to celebrate the holiday.
severe
엄한, 엄격한
Yesterday, a severe earthquake hit Japan.
suffer
(패배, 상실, 슬픋 등에) 시달리다, 고통받다
Since changing management, their sales have suffered.
calculate
계산하다
It takes a series of difficult mathematical equations to calculate the distance to the planets.
convince
확신시키다, 납득시키다
I tried to convince my mother to allow me to marry the prisoner.
diploma
졸업 증서, 학위 수여증
I’m working towards a diploma in business management.
donate
기부하다, 기증하다
I usually donate more money to charities during the Christmas season.
drop out
탈락하다, 낙오하다
My dad dropped out of high and got a job in a factory.
economy
경제
The housing boom improved the country's sagging economy.
educator
교육자
Both of my parents are educators, so it was no surprise that I became a professor.
fund
자금을 제공하다
The old man funds his grandchildren's education.
industrialized
산업화된 industrialized countries are polluting the world.
mayor
시장
The young mayor got to work trying to improve the city.
organization
단체, 조합
I do some work at a non-profit organization.
philanthropic
박애주의의, 인정 많은
She is involved in many philanthropic activities.
previous
앞의, 이전의
I received more information at the previous parenting conference than at this one.
prisoner
죄수, 포로
The prisoners tried to escape by running across the field.
statistic
통계치(량)
A single statistic was used to justify the laying off of many employees.
study
연구사항, 조사
I've been working on a study about aging at my university.
attribute
~의 탓으로 하다, ~에 귀착시키다
He attributes his good looks to his mother.
bachelor
학사
After getting my bachelor degree, I applied for graduate school.
decline
(가치·품질 등이) 떨어지다
Gold increases in value over time, however, appliances declines in value.
dilemma
궁지, 진퇴양난
I am faced with a difficult dilemma that will affect my job.
doctorate
박사 학위, 학위
Educators who receive a doctorate degree are often referred to as doctor.
enrollment
등록, 입학
Due to increased tuition fees, overall enrollment dropped by 12 percent over the past year.
ensure
보증하다, 지키다
I ensure you that the job will be ready on time.
kick out
차내다, 쫓아내다
I was kicked out of class for arguing with the teacher.
lawsuit
소송, 고소
She filed a lawsuit against the driver who had crashed into her while driving on the wrong side of the road.
majority
대부분, 대다수
The majority of the school children were from single parent homes.
make up
보충하다, 마련하다
I asked Professor Graham if I could make up the test.
noticeable
뚜렷한, 현저한, 분명한
There was a noticeable scratch on his car door.
priority
앞임, 먼저임
Getting good grades was not his priority; getting a well rounded education was.
pursue
추구하다
Every country pursues its own interests.
seeming
겉으로의, 외관상의
He said, with seeming embarrassment, that he would have to cancel the meeting.
alien
외국의, 이국의
Panda bears are alien to areas like North America.
asteroid
소행성
Ceres was the first asteroid that was discovered; it is also the largest.
catastrophic
대변동의, 비극적인
Many people refer to catastrophic events as an act of God.
devastating
황폐시키는, 파괴적인
The devastating news caused her mother to have a heart attack.
endanger
위험에 빠트리다
The American buffalo is endangered. It may be completely wiped out.
extinct
멸종된, 절멸한
Dinosaurs are no longer in existence; they are extinct.
glacier
빙하
Many glaciers are starting to melt.
grim
음침한, 음산한
He told a grim tale of murder and mayhem. We were all trembling with fear.
habitat
서식지
The natural habitat of an alligator is a swamp.
harm
해를 끼치다, 손상시키다
Eating too much sugar will harm your teeth.
invade
침략하다
Soldiers from the neighboring country invaded the town unexpectedly.
native
출생지의, 본래의
She is a native of Indonesia.
species
(생물 분류상의) 종
A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of producing fertile offspring.
tropical
열대의, 열대성의
Fiji has a tropical climate, so it is quite humid.
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