to disturb or excite emotionally
The politician was disliked for always agitating the crowd into a frenzy.
bereaved
Deprived or left desolate, especially through death
demise
a person's death
The villain met his demise when he accidentally electrocuted himself.
inevitable
impossible to avoid
Science is an inevitable component of his sensibility and a decisive component of his creative imagination.
inexplicably
incapable of being explained
His car inexplicably stopped working all of a sudden.
lament
to express sadness or regret
It is understandable to lament over the dead.
lyric
When a poem is considered lyric, it is written in a simple and direct style.
The lyrics of this song are really good.
overt
explicit or easily seen or recognized
The boy's overt actions unfortunately didn't win the girl's affection.
psychological
having to do with the mind
She felt very sick, but after extensive tests the doctors realized that it was all psychological.
reconcile
to become friends or partners again
They managed to reconcile two months after their argument.
abroad
a foreign country
Products from abroad are often more expensive than products made nearby.
captive
a person who is enslaved; a prisoner
Will you allow yourself to be led through the streets of Rome tied up as a captive?
condition
the state of something
The poor conditions at the refugee camp, including lack of proper sanitation, led to severe illness.
kidnap
to take hostage and demand money
Terrorists often kidnap innocent people.
period
a set amount of time defined by the events that take place between the start and end
The holiday period, especially Christmas, is very busy in stores.
prohibit
to say that something is not allowed
Smoking is prohibited in all Smithsonian facilities.
property
something that is owned by a person, a group, or a business
When he left Europe, he sold all of his property.
represent
to symbolize; to stand for; to show
I’m very proud to represent this amazing club, which has 43 years of history.
revolt
to refuse to obey someone's authority or wishes
His speech is encouraging students to revolt against society.
anonymous
without using someone's name
The poem was written by an anonymous person.
breach
위반
Because of his actions, Zuckerberg was charged by Harvard administration with breach of security, violating copyrights, and violating personal privacy, and faced expulsion.
division
the act of being separated into two or more parts
The division was made between light and darkness.
eavesdrop
to furtively listen to another conversation
She was accusing him of eavesdropping at the door.
financial
having to do with money
Before making any decisions about investing your money, you should speak to a financial expert.
forgery
to falsely sign or alter a document or other element forgery is a criminal offense.
invade
to enter for the purpose of taking control
The army will invade the enemy camp in the middle of the night.
media
means by which news etc. is made known
Newspapers and radio are two kinds of media.
piracy
printing a book or story etc., illegally
The music company tries to halt piracy of copyrighted recordings.
vandalism
the act of damaging things on purpose
The teenagers were charged with the vandalism of the neighbor's fence.
advertisement
an announcement, picture, or commercial intended to convince people to buy a product or to receive a service
What is special about the juice in this advertisement?
approach
the right to use or do something
The end of the school year is fast approaching.
collaboration
the act of working with somebody else to do or create something
The singer did a collaboration song with two other singers.
complimentary
pertaining to a compliment, favorable
Her complimentary remarks of my performance made me happy.
cumbersome
방해가 되는, 다루기 힘든
My old computer was large and cumbersome, but my new computer is small and easy to carry.
innovative
having or using ideas or methods that are new, creative, and unique
His innovative way of thinking got him a top position in the company.
register
list or record of dates
If you register for both programs today, we can give a 10% discount to the swimming program.
relevant
specifically relating to the matter or subject under consideration
His comment was not relevant to the discussion, so we ignored it.
sophisticated
complex, advanced
The fighter jet has some of the most sophisticated technology available today.
acceleration
when something goes faster
The new car model was touted for its sleek design, but it had poor acceleration.
collide
to come together or crash with a lot of force
The basketball players collided on the basketball court.
humble
modest; having low status or position
Learning to ski is one of the most humbling experiences an adult can undergo (that is one reason to start young).
influential
having the ability to influence someone or something
Pablo Picasso was an influential artist in the development of cubism.
optics
of or belonging to the eye optics is a branch of physics that describes the behavior and properties of light.
orbit
the path taken by an object as it circles around another object
The Earth orbits the Sun.
reciprocal
상호적인
refine
to change something slightly in order to make it better
The sculpture looked very good, but his professor asked him to refine the facial features.
tide
조수, 밀물과 썰물
It’s impossible to go to the beach and stop the tide.
absolute
the most or least possible
Nobody can tell the future with absolute certainty.
container
a large box used for loading and transporting goods on ships and trucks
We need to have a big container so we can bring food for the picnic.
decrease
becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity
We need to decrease the number of mistakes we make.
disappear
to cease to be seen; to vanish from sight
The frightened rabbit disappeared into the forest.
divide
to split a whole into parts
After World War II, Germany was divided in two parts.
evolve
to change slowly over time; to develop
Over time, art has evolved into a way to express oneself.
melt
to change from a solid to a liquid
The ice cubes melted in the water.
pressure
when gas builds because it is blocked by something
The pressure from the light would push the spaceship forward.
thermodynamics
an area of science concerned with the relationship between heat and other forms of energy
antibody
a substance in the body that fights disease
If your body did not produce antibodies, you'd always be sick.
attenuate
약하게 하다
clinical
임상의
demonstrate
to display how to do something or how something works
Let me demonstrate the new functions of this software program.
evade
피하다
generate
생산하다, 만들다
Since many people will buy this product, it will generate lots of income for the company.
immune
면역의
Some people are immune to certain diseases, while other people are not.
primate
a member of the group of animals that contains humans and monkeys
Monkeys and humans are primates.
simian
유인원, 원숭이
subsequent
happening after something
Her health dramatically declined in subsequent years.
delay
the state of being late
The delay is due to the bad weather.
endurance
the ability to continue for a long time, even when it's hard
Aerobics helps your body build up endurance.
improve
to make something better
He wants to improve his math grade.
independence
freedom
The daughter could not wait till she was 18 so that she could gain independence from her parents.
influence
to have some effect on
The weather can influence my mood.
muscle
a part of the body of a human or animal that functions to produce movement
If you exercise a lot, your muscles will become stronger.
neurological
신경학적인
replacement
one that replaces another
I need to find a replacement to take over my shift at work on Friday.
therapy
treatment intended to help fix one's problem or medical illness
I had to go to therapy to make my knee stronger after the accident.
advance
an improvement or development
We have made tremendous advances in information technology over the past fifty years.
affinity
attraction to
He had an affinity for cats and dogs.
assertion
a statement made as if it were fact
He made the assertion that it would not rain tomorrow.
commission
to pay someone to build or create something
The government has set up a commission of inquiry into the disturbances at the prison.
elegant
having or showing grace, style or beauty
Mary had exquisite tastes and had her house decorated with elegant furniture.
essence
the most basic part
Before we start discussing more advanced ideas, we should review the essence of the subject.
feature
an important part of something
You must feature the lead singer with the spotlight.
immortal
living forever
He was deceived by the witch's promise that he would be immortal.
revitalize
to provide something with new energy, life, or power
When they built that new mall, it really revitalized the city.
strategy
a careful plan or method
His strategy was to start studying for the test several days early.
advance
an improvement or development
We have made tremendous advances in information technology over the past fifty years.
affordable
not costing much money; cheap; inexpensive
The houses in Texas are very affordable compared to other states.
boulevard
a broad road, usually lined with trees or grasses
They renamed the busy downtown boulevard after the celebrity.
colleague
someone who works in the same office as another worker
He is a colleague from work.
design
a plan for a project, often drawn
The engineers worked on the design of a new car.
enhance
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
It works on the subconscious, creating or enhancing mood and unlocking deep memories.
inventor
a person who creates new things
Galileo Galilei was a famous Italian inventor who was interested in several subjects like physics, math, and astronomy.
petroleum
an oil substance found under the ground and used to make GASOLINE and other fuels
Gasoline is made from petroleum.
shadowy
dark and full of shadows
As for her companion, only his shadowy outline was seen, leaning back in the dark.
trace
a small sign that shows that someone or something has been in a place
She disappeared without a(n) trace.
carefree
having no worries or responsibilities
Although the professor appeared to be very stern, he really had a carefree personality.
comply
to act in agreement with another's wishes or in obedience to a rule
The company worked hard to comply with the government's rules about pollution.
dearth
lack; scarcity
There is a dearth of money in my bank account. I can’t afford a new car.
decline
to decrease
The president's popularity has declined in the polls.
desperate
using or considering extreme measures because of lack of hope
Mrs. Cheveley was desperate to avoid going to jail.
explosive
occurring very quickly and suddenly
The explosive mixture is often used to destroy old buildings.
legacy
something handed down from the past ; a bequest
The Irish people have left behind a great legacy of literature for future generations.
passive
being accepting of what happens without reacting or trying to change things
The husband did not understand his wife's passive response to their child's temper tantrums.
vault
a room that can be locked where something of value can be kept safe
The rich man kept all of his money and important papers locked away in a secret vault inside of his house.
virtual
almost being something without actually or completely being it
The virtual reality TV program was a big hit.
acclaimed
praising enthusiastically and often publicly; applaud.
She was acclaimed as the greatest soccer player of her generation.
achieve
to succeed in doing something after working hard to do it
She didn't realize that she would be able to achieve everything that she had.
contrast
상반되다
If you contrast the personalities of the two brothers, you will see which one took after the mother.
infamous
to be well-known in a bad way
The most infamous of all the scavengers is the rat.
investigate
to find more information about something
He investigated how plants reproduce.
perform
to do something, especially something difficult or that requires special skills
Is that actress still performing in the play?
recognize
to accept the truth or reality of something
Mrs. O'Conner is recognized as the country's leading advocate for human rights.
reputation
the general opinion that people have about someone or something
Essentially, your reputation is your most valuable asset ― so guard it well.
span
the amount of space that something covers
Many of today’s kids have longer attention spans than we think.
version
one person's account of something
Which version of the song do you like?
brutal
being extremely mean or violent
She tells him a terrifying story?about the brutal death of a man they both served with.
compel
to cause someone to do something
The newspaper article compelled me to write a letter to the editor.
flaw
a quality that makes something imperfect
The jeweler found a small flaw in my diamond.
hazardous
dangerous, potentially harmful
Smoking cigarrettes is hazardous to your health.
industrial
related to industry or people involved in industry
Some politicians still deny the link between industrial pollution and global warming.
manifesto
a public declaration of beliefs or principles, usually political ones
In their election manifesto, the replublican party proposed universal healthcare.
oppress
to press down; to rule in a cruel way
The evil dictator oppressed his people, taking all he could from them and treating them like slaves.
philosopher
a person who studies ideas about things such as the meaning of life and truth
The German philosopher Karl Marx wrote the book Das Kapital.
revolution
overthrow of government
The revolution in Russia led to the creation of the Soviet Union.
boycott
the act of not supporting or buying from a company or organization for moral reasons
The boycott of the airline pilots caused large delays in travel.
dilemma
a position in which a person must make difficult choices
I am faced with a difficult dilemma that will affect my job.
executive
a person who manages other people in a business or organization
The president is the chief of the executive branch of the American government.
implement
이행하다, 실행하다
The school implemented a new uniform policy for its students.
inspired
to influence or motivate
lawsuit
소송, 고소
She filed a lawsuit against the driver who had crashed into her while driving on the wrong side of the road.
morality
a set of ideas about the right and wrong ways of behaving
Old fables dealt with morality and the correct behavior for life.
profit
advantage; benefit
In business, you have to learn the ABC's of profit and loss.
significant
important
There is some evidence on the diet of the fur seals, and it is highly significant.
applicant
a person who applies for or requests something
There are two applicants waiting to be interviewed for the job.
candidate
a person or thing ready for something
She is the next candidate for the promotion.
compensate
to pay money to replace something lost or destroyed
His zeal and compassion more than compensates his lack of experience in the field.
contribution
the act of helping a cause, person, or group by giving money, things, or services
His contributions to the arts were significant; he had created five art museums.
evaluation
a judgment about the amount, number, value, or quality of something
Her yearly evaluation was very positive, so she got a big raise.
mobility
the ability to move from one place, job, or social class to a better, more desirable one
opportunity
a chance to do or a time for doing
This would be a great opportunity to show her talents to all of her friends.
personnel
the group of people who work for a company
The personnel at his company are highly trained; they all have a doctorate degree.
resource
something of value that can be used or sold
The resources of the ocean are very important for feeding the people of the world.
desire
a conscious wish
Suddenly, I had a very strange desire to find out what was causing the excitement.
displace
to remove something or someone from the place it is normally at
The large boat displaced a lot of water.
feedback
comments about how well or how badly someone did something
His first novel got some positive feedback from critics.
habitual
happening on a regular basis
His habitual drunkenness caused him to be denied citizenship in his new country.
negotiate
to reach an agreement through discussion
The employees negotiated a new contract with their employer.
phobia
an extreme fear
She has a phobia for spiders.
rational
based on practical reasons
I made a very rational argument, but she wouldn't believe me.
specific
well defined and clearly stated
The specific type of chocolate he likes is only found in Europe.
translate
to change from one language into another
Xuanzang collected books about Buddhism in India and translated them into Chinese.
trauma
a very severe shock or very upsetting experience, which may cause psychological damage
The event is relieved with all accompanying trauma.
describe
묘사하다, 설명하다
How would you describe the way your friend looks?
dimension
an aspect or feature
The time traveler claimed time was the fourth dimension.
indicator
something that signals or gives you information about something else
His relations with his siblings is a good indicator of how he will adjust in society.
internal
being or happening inside of something
We have many internal organs such as the heart and liver.
intuition
a guess about something without certain facts
The mother's intuition told her that something was internally wrong with her child.
perceive
자각하다, 감지하다
All the members present perceived the situation differently and couldn't come to a decision.
reserved
tending to avoid becoming close with others in a social situation
Because he was shy and reserved, it was hard to get to know him.
respond
to give an answer to a question or request
The teacher asked a question, but the student did not respond.
social
relating to human society and the way it is lived and organized
Most schools organize social events for the students.
stimulate
excite to action
Massaging your feet can stimulate other parts of your body.
condense
to change from gas to liquid
The steam condensed to droplets on the bathroom mirror.
evaporation
the process of something changing from a liquid into a gaseous state evaporation is the process in which water is transformed from its liquid state to vapor state.
function
the purpose for which a thing is used
In other words, they are homes that function both on land and water, not just in a fi xed place.
hydrogen
a chemical element that is the lightest of all elements, has no smell or color
Balloons filled with hydrogen can easily float away if you aren’t careful.
molecule
the simplest unit of a chemical substance, usually a group of two or more ATOMS
Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom make up one water molecule.
percentage
a proportion of a whole thing
This is the interest rate and it’s a percentage of the total amount borrowed.
precipitation
water that falls from the sky onto the ground, usually in the form of rain or snow
Hail and sleet are types of precipitation.
transpire
to occur
The events in the story transpired very slowly over time.
vapor
a gaseous substance emitted from hot liquid
Salt cannot leave the sea by evaporation because the water vapor leaves it behind.
absorb
to take in a liquid or other substance
My new running jacket absorbs sweat.
buffer
something that softens a blow or collision, especially a device on a railway engine or at the end of a railway line
Mother often has to act as a buffer between father and son.
decompose
to destroy something through a natural process
Over time, dead plants decompose into the ground.
enormous
very large; unusually large
The stadium was enormous; it can seat 90,000 people.
essentially
relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something
It's essentially a phone, but it has other capabilities.
exist
to be real
Do you think aliens exist in Mars?
release
to free someone from a duty or responsibility
The studios often release the music before the film itself.
surface
the outer layer of something; the top of something
Did the water surface change to ice yet?
universe
the space surrounding and including the earth, other PLANETS, and stars within our GALAXY
The universe has many stars and planets.
urbanization
growth of cities and city life urbanization can be very good for people.
abnormal
not normal; unusual in an often harmful way
The man went to see the doctor because he had an abnormal growth on his back.
antibody
a substance in the body that fights disease
If your body did not produce antibodies, you'd always be sick.
detach
to separate something, usually from something larger
The chain became detached from the bicycle during the ride.
duplicate
to make an exact copy of a thing
Although this looks easy to duplicate, it’s not.
infect
to make sick with a disease
If the ear mites are very painful and infected, the vet may give the animal an antibiotic.
particle
a small piece of dust or debris
These particles gather together, and over time, they make clouds.
respiratory
involving the respiratory system
The respiratory system is what enables us to breathe.
transmit
to cause something to pass from one place or person to another
viral
spreading, or causing something to spread, like a virus
Hotmail is seen as a pioneer of viral marketing.
distort
to change something so that its shape, sound or appearance is different than normal
Many cult and extremist movements usually come about because someone distorts a doctrine.
hereditary
passing or able to be passed from parents to children through GENES
mutation
a change in the genetic material of an organism
occasionally
in an irregular manner
I go visit the mall occasionally.
prevent
to stop someone from doing something
The bird prevents itself from being taken advantage of by cuckoos.
previously
of an earlier time
We previously thought that it was not a good idea.
react
to act in response to something
It will react if we add another chemical.
survive
to remain alive
He survived for twenty days on the small island.
assert
to state something in a firm way and to confirm that it is true
It's important to assert one's innocence when falsely accused of a crime.
consequently
as a result
She went to bed late. consequently, she is very tired this morning.
encode
to put information into a code
On one end, the speaker’s voice was electrically encoded.
evaluate
ascertain the value
We had to evaluate the damages from the car accident before we gave her the reimbursement check.
inadequate
not good, big or strong enough for a particular purpose
My test scores were inadequate.
inherent
basic or essential
The inherent danger of the plan was not recognized.
linear
direct
Processing a TV message is much more like the all-at-once processing of the ear than the linear processing of the eye reading a printed page.
specific
well defined and clearly stated
The specific type of chocolate he likes is only found in Europe.
vital
being the most basic, primary, or significant quality of a situation or subject
Those papers are vital to my research!
anxiety
a feeling of worry or distress about something that might happen in the future
She had a lot of anxiety regarding her upcoming surgery.
awareness
having knowledge
Her awareness of the political system gave her an advantage in her government class.
elicit
to bring out; to call forth
The speaker tried to elicit responses from the audience, but they all stared back with blank faces.
expression
the look on a person's face that reveals his or her emotions
His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement.
impediment
obstruction; hindrance; obstacle
Being short can be an impediment in some sports.
interpret
to understand and explain the meaning of something
The archeologist interpreted the ancient manuscript.
potential
a particular quality and ability of someone or something that can be developed into something better
He has so much potential, but he just doesn’t apply himself.
respect
a feeling of high regard or admiration for someone or something
It is important to have respect for yourself and others.
significant
having a big or important effect
His girlfriend had a significant place in his heart.
declare
to say something openly or officially
The king has declared freedom for everyone who will live in his kingdom.
foundation
the basis or support for something; the stone or concrete structure that supports a building
The foundations of the building were damaged by the severe earthquake.
fraternity
social group of men with the same interests; brotherhood
The fraternity club houses are located across the street.
legislature
A legislature is the section of a government that makes laws.
The senator had served ten years in the national legislature.
peasant
(old-fashioned, impolite) a person of low social status, usually who works on a farm
Most peasants had a difficult time each winter.
policy
a set of rules or ideas that a particular group or organization uses to guide their actions
His laws introduced policies to protect all people-even women and children.
rebel
to fight against one's government or someone with authority
Then, the people would see that he had no reason to rebel against the King
reform
a change or improvement made to a system that has some problems
Most poeple are afraid of changes and reform.
restriction
the act of keeping within certain limits
There is only one restriction you need to look over.
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