적절한, 합당한
In order to thrive, newborn babies need to receive an adequate supply of nutrients.
contribute
기부하다, 기여하다
He contributes regularly to the church's building fund.
crisis
위기
The fire caused a major crisis in the hospitals; there was not enough room for all the victims.
destitution
빈털터리 상태, 빈곤 destitution has become a major problem in the city.
dilapidated
낡은, 황폐한
The older couple lived in a dilapidated house with broken windows and no heating.
dweller
거주자
The city dwellers grew tired of the long commutes and pollution.
flock
떼지어 모이다
The little children flocked to see Santa Clause.
foster
기르다, 육성하다
His tennis coach helped foster his career as a professional tennis player.
hospitable
친절한
The city dwellers were not hospitable to the influx of people from the country side.
influx
유입, 쇄도
The influx of immigrants has flooded the school system in Florida.
migration
이주, 이동
There was a mass migration of hurricane victims into the neighboring states.
offspring
자녀, 후손
The couple's three offsprings are all accomplished musicians.
poverty
가난 poverty causes other challenges such as disease and illnesses.
pronounced
뚜렷한, 명백한
The new president had a pronounced English accent.
proximity
근접, 접근
The two people, having worked in close proximity for years, finally fell in love with each other.
reality
현실, 사실
The doctors were aware of the reality of the current situation.
seldom
간혹, 드물게, 거의 -- 않다
I seldom go out with friends; I prefer to stay home and watch a good movie.
slums
빈민가
The mother worked hard and saved enough money to move her children out of the slums.
trend
추세, 동향, 경향
The recent trend in developed countries is to have less children.
typically
전형적으로
Mary, in her typically frank fashion, told Jim that he was being rude.
arise
일어나다
A revolt will arise if the government does not find ways to feed its people.
contend
주장하다
The victim contended that the two young boys were guilty.
controversial
논란의 여지가 있는,
Religion and politics are controversial subjects that people tend to shy away from.
declaration
선언
The declaration of Independence was written to ask England for independence.
devoid
결여된
The town was devoid of all human life.
domestic
가정의, 집의
Pets are considered domestic animals because they live in your house.
evident
분명한
It is evident that the suspect is guilty; he had his head down during the entire trial.
exemplify
예시하다, 입증하다
Her willingness to work long hours exemplifies her desire to succeed.
hail
환호하다
The students hailed their teacher as a being a good person.
influence
영향
It is a challenge to protect our children from the many negative influences they are exposed to each day.
mindless
생각이 없는
Her mindless answers caused great frustration for her teacher.
minimization
극소화 minimization of human suffering is the goal of the new agency.
outcome
결과
The citizens were not happy with the outcome of the election.
outspoken
노골적인
Being too outspoken in certain cultures is considered to be very rude.
primary
중요한, 우선적
My primary concern right now is studying so that I can pass my test.
proponent
주장자
My sister is a proponent of women staying home and raising their children.
quite
매우
Her version of the story is quite different than mine.
reincarnate
환생하다
Many religions believe the body can reincarnate into animals after their death.
result
결과
The result of the meeting was not what she expected; she was fired.
violation
위반, 위배
The judge sent her to jail because she had over 30 traffic violations.
amendment
수정
The parents wanted to make amendments to the school by laws.
assuage
진정시키다
The parents assuaged the fears of their children about them getting divorced.
baby boomer
베이비붐세대
There will be a big void in many occupations when the baby boomers start retiring.
bankruptcy
파산, 도산
The parents had to file for bankruptcy because they had lost their store to the fire.
disabled
장애가 있는
The mother had to quit her job and take care of her son when he became disabled from the accident.
epidemic
유행병
Playing computer games could also result in an epidemic of short sightedness
expectancy
기대치
The life expectancy for American females is 79 years old.
government bond
국체
The investor does not invest in stocks but in government bonds; he thinks they are safer.
health care
건강관리
The presidential debate focused on the issue of health care for children.
income tax
소득세
The citizens were outraged because of the rich pay less income tax than the middle class.
New Deal
뉴딜정책
The New Deal programs lasted from 1933 to 1941 in the United States.
pension funds
연금기금
The mother contributed the maximum amount into her pension fund; she was concerned about how she will live in retirement.
proper
합당한
Because they didn't have enough money, they could not pay for a proper wedding for their daughter.
retirement
은퇴, 퇴직
After his retirement, he was able to play a lot of golf.
social insurance
사회보장, 사회보험
Medicare is social insurance for the elderly in America; it provides for health care services.
supplementary
보조적, 보충적
Because the mother's milk was not sufficient, the doctor recommended a supplementary diet for the infant.
surface
부상하다, 나타나다
The son's medical condition surfaced during a routine visit to the doctor.
surplus
잉여물
The army had surpluses of supplies, so they gave them to the local people.
uneven
균형이 맞지 않은
The two boys did not enjoy playing chess together because their skills were uneven.
unprecedented
선례가 없는
The 20th century witnessed unprecedented new discoveries in technology.
blissfully
환희에 차서
Her dream was to live blissfully in the country side.
compete
경쟁하다
Both of his children try to compete for his attention.
decline
쇠퇴
You can see the decline in the education standards because students no longer can recite their multiplication facts.
disseminate
퍼뜨리다
The fastest way to disseminate news these days is through the internet.
editor
편집인
Her work as the editor of a very large newspaper occupied most of her time.
entertainment
연예
The family enjoyed visiting Las Vegas because of the various entertainment it offered.
enthral
홀리게 하다
Babies are enthralled by bright colors.
fee
비용, 요금
The entrance fee to the museum was $25 per person.
inception
개시, 발단
Since the inception of the program, it has been very successful.
integral
필수적인
The nanny was an integral member of the family.
medium
도구
She chose art as the medium to represent her ideas.
mimic
흉내내다
The baby mimicked every sound the dog made.
opinion
견해, 의견
He held the opinion that the economy would improve significantly next year.
press
언론
The president and his family is often followed by the press.
printing press
인쇄기
Johannes Gutenberg is credited with the invention of the printing press.
reinvent
재발명하다
With the internet, communications has been reinvented.
sensational
선정적, 인기가 있는
There was a sensational story in the newspaper about a monkey that could read a book.
shape
형성하다
Newspaper stories help shape people's opinions about political candidates.
trade
무역, 상업
The two leaders decided to expand trade between their two countries.
vital
극히 중한
Water is vital for human survival.
addicted
중독된
It's easy to become addicted to cigarette smoking.
commentator
논평자
Sports commentators are usually retired professionals from that field.
deprive
빼앗다, 박탈하다
Because she had been raised by a nanny and not her parents, the woman felt deprived of a normal childhood.
glance
일별, 눈길을 주기
She glanced at the newspaper before eating her breakfast.
gossip
소문
Did you hear the latest gossip about the president?
hypnotize
최면을 걸다
The psychologist hypnotized his patient in hopes of having her remember the details of the accident.
interfere
방해하다
She had difficulty working from home because her child constantly interferes.
intrinsic
선천적, 내재적
Taking care of their young is intrinsic for most animals.
leisure
여가 (시간), 한가한
The couple enjoyed their leisure time at the beach.
malicious
악의적인, 고의적인
The manager could no longer tolerate the malicious gossip that was circulating about him.
obese
비만인, 뚱뚱한
The mother was worried because her son had become obese; He weighed over 300 pounds.
persist
고집하다, 지속하다
The man persisted and finally won over the woman's heart.
pervasive
널리 퍼진
In Silicon Valley, there is a pervasive trend towards casual dress.
predict
예언하다
Fortune tellers say they can predict the future, but they usually not right.
prevalence
보급, 널리퍼짐
The prevalence of computer usage among teens is not a bad thing if it can be carefully monitored.
prey
먹이, 사냥감
The thief thought the woman would be an easy prey because she could not work very well.
problematic
문제가 있는
The test question proved to be very problematic because there were four possible answers.
reduction
축소, 감소
The reduction of the husband's salary affected the family greatly.
risk
위험
There is great risk of becoming addicted to gambling.
trend
추세, 동향, 경향
The recent trend in developed countries is to have less children.
accessible
접근가능한
All the buildings in the city are accessible to people in wheelchairs.
anxiety
걱정, 근심
She had a lot of anxiety regarding her upcoming surgery.
assume
추정하다, 가정하다
Since all the lights were out, we assumed no one was home.
diversion
전환
The thieves worked in pairs; one stole the wallets while the other provided a diversion.
drastically
현저하게
The company had to drastically reduce their work force; they fired 2,000 employees.
inconspicuous
중뿔나지 않는, 눈에 띄지 않는
The presidents daughter wore a hat and sunglasses to the because she wanted to be inconspicuous.
input
입력
The CEO did not put much input into the new design of the building.
mentally ill
정신질환이 있는
The family could not take vacations because of their mentally ill child.
passive
수동적
The husband did not understand his wife's passive response to their child's temper tantrums.
physical
물리적인, 신체적인
The couple had no emotional bonding even thought they lived in the same house and shared physical space.
portable
휴대가능한, 휴대용의
The mother bought each of her children a portable CD player.
progress
진보하다
Her English skills progressed to a level where she was able to hold conversations with native speakers.
radical
급진적
The school district made radical changes by forbidding bicycles on school campuses.
reliant
의존하는
Mark is reliant on his older brother for everything.
rely
의존하다
After the birth of her child, she relied heavily on her mother for support.
render
주다, 제공하다
The new store attracts many customers because it renders good services.
severely
심하게
The car was severely damaged from the accident.
sheer
순수한, 온전히
Her success was due to sheer determination and will power.
subtle
미묘한, 신비한
The wife wanted a new oven and gave her husband subtle hints.
via
~을 통하여
Singapore Airlines flies to Seoul via San Francisco.
bemoan
슬퍼하다, 비탄하다
The couple bemoans the fact that they never had children.
comprise
포함하다
The building was comprised on 20 different stores.
dedicate
헌신하다
Mother Theresa dedicated her entire life to helping poor children.
essence
핵심
The essence of his argument was that children should have the right to an education.
feature
특색으로 삶다
Most McDonald's feature a play area for children.
franchise
독점권
She owned three Mc Donald's franchises.
icon
우상
Bill Gates is an icon for many young entrepreneurs.
inclination
경향, 성향
She had an inclination to climb the mountain, but no one would go with her.
indulgence
탐닉, 방종
My only indulgence is having two scoops of ice cream every day.
inexpensive
비싸지 않은, 싼
The gift was very practical and inexpensive.
inordinate
지나친, 과도한
She takes an inordinate amount of time preparing dinner for her husband; she treats him as if he were king.
obesity
비만
A high fat diet can lead to obesity.
option
선택
She had no other option but to get a divorce.
originality
독창성
The originality of the child's poem surprised everyone.
patron
고객 patrons to the store come from the community.
rapid
빠른
The message was difficult to understand because of her rapid speech.
recognition
인정, 인지
The dinner was given in recognition of her charity work.
solitary
고독한, 혼자인
In the distance, they saw a solitary statue.
ubiquitous
어디에나 있는
Large pieces of empty land is ubiquitous in Texas.
utmost
최상의
The situation required utmost sensitivity.
adapt
적응하다
He adapted very quickly to his new life in South America.
alienation
소원, 소외감
Although she lived in a very busy city, she felt an alienation from the people around her.
blur
흐리게 하다
The distinction between art and graffiti has blurred in recent years.
camaraderie
우정, 동지애
There was a certain level of camaraderie between the new freshmen students.
compulsive
강제적
She has a compulsive need to eat chocolate every day.
connote
함의하다
The word "home" connotes different feelings for different people.
cope
극복하다, 대항하다
Since her family moved frequently, she developed coping strategies for not getting depressed.
depression
우울증
She suffered depression after the death of her cat.
empathetic
동정하는
Having lost her husband to cancer, she was very empathetic to the couple's situation.
first-hand
직접적인
Mother's have first-hand experience of the pain of childbirth.
initiative
주도권, 시작
The student took the initiative to learn Chinese before going on his exchange program to China.
insight
통찰력
His grandfather had a lot of insights about the war.
layman
문외한, 아마추어
The new financial book is for laymen who are interested in investing.
plight
곤경, 궁지
Their plight was that they were stranded in the middle of the desert.
pool
공동출자를 하다
The workers pooled their money together to buy the manager a wedding gift.
prescription
처방, 방도
Many of the attendees wanted to know the prescription for success.
remedy
치료약, 치료
The remedy for her sickness was quite simple; she just needed to rest.
therapy
치료, 요법
Speech therapy was recommended to fix the child's stuttering.
to be on the fringe
이상한 행동을 하다
He is on the fringe of society; he can't seem to hold down a job.
wholeheartedly
진심으로
The audience wholeheartedly agreed with the speaker.
aim
목표
Our short term aims are to get out of debt and purchase a house.
connotation
함의
The word 'gentleman' has different connotations for different people.
debate
토론
There was big debate over who would have custody of the child.
denial
부정, 부인
Her denial of her son's medical condition prevents her son from getting the best medical care.
discrimination
차별대우
After moving to a new country, she faced much discrimination because of her race.
draft
초안을 만들다
The committee drafted a new plan for retaining students.
entitle
자격을 주다
As the daughter of the CEO, she was entitled to many privileges not available to other girls her age.
equality
평등
There is no equality in the way women and men are paid in the workforce.
fortunate
행운이 있는
We were fortunate in that our house did not burn down during the fire.
gender
성, 성별
Many countries still discriminate based on gender.
immensely
굉장하게
When he was younger, he was an immensely talented singer.
intangible
감지할 수 없는
It is crucial that parents teach their children intangible characteristics such as work ethic and attitude.
literally
문자 그대로
The family was literally shocked by the news.
mandate
명령하다, 요구하다
The students and parents mandated a new homework policy.
manner
태도
He behaved in a manner that was inappropriate for a 10 year old.
obstacle
장애물
Romeo and Juliet faced many obstacles to being together.
spark
스파크
Rubbing two sticks together will create sparks.
stereotype
고정관념, 정형
Many Americans have the stereotype that all Asians are good in math.
straightforward
똑바로
The directions to the part were straightforward.
struggle
투쟁
The daughter's struggle for independence from their parents finally led to her moving to another country.
akin
유사한, 비슷한
His new songs are akin to those of the 70s.
avoid
피하다
She avoids dark alleys at night.
cessation
중지, 정지, 중단
The cessation of the couple's fighting brought peace to the family.
crave
열망하다, 갈망하다
She craves chocolate every night before bed.
define
정의하다
The roles of the husband and wife were not clearly defined and the couple struggled with their identity in the marriage.
despite
~에도 불구하고 despite the heavy rains, the children had fun at the zoo.
dose
복용량
You should take the exact dose prescribed by your doctor.
habit
습관, 버릇
He has a bad habit of picking his nose in public.
habitually
습관적으로
There is something wrong with a student that habitually curses his teacher.
hallucination
환각
The new drug caused her to have hallucinations that someone was chasing her.
indication
지표
The rain is a good indication that we will not have a drought this year.
interpersonal
대인관계의
Occupations in sales require great interpersonal skills.
potential
가능성
This company has the potential of making a lot of money.
pursuit
추구
The occupational pursuits of the siblings were all different.
rehabilitation
재활
The judge ordered her to enter a drug rehabilitation program for six months.
relapse
(병이) 재발하다
After completing the drug rehabilitation program he was doing very well, until he had a relapse.
replenish
보충하다, 추가하다
The aunt allowed them to eat everything in the refrigerator as long as they replenished it before they left.
resort
의지하다
The mother tried very hard to discipline her son without resorting to spanking.
run-in
언쟁
After getting married, the husband had many run-ins with his new brother-in-law.
tolerance
관용, 인내력
The doctors were surprised at her high tolerance for pain.
adopt
채택하다, 채용하다
The parents decided to adopt a new strategy for disciplining their child.
allocate
할당하다, 배분하다
The family had only allocated $50 for meals per day; it was not enough, so they ended their vacation short.
amalgamate
합병하다, 통합하다
The three companies decided to amalgamate.
array
무리, 집합
There was an array of beautiful flower arrangements on the stage.
assimilate
동화하다
She had no problems assimilating into her new culture.
congruent
비슷한
The hope is that the family identity will become congruent as the foster children start adapting to their new environment.
culture
문화
Because America is a land of immigrants, its culture is difficult to define.
immigrant
이민자
Many immigrants in the United States came to realize the American dream.
inadvertently
우연히
The bride had inadvertently left her future in-laws off the guest list.
integration
통합
The integration of the two cultures was difficult to do because of their religious differences.
intense
강렬한, 격렬한
She had intense pain when the doctor pulled her tooth.
mainstream
주류
His ideas were so obscure that it was not accepted by the mainstream of American people.
mosaic
모자익
America is no longer considered a melting pot; the words 'salad' and 'mosaic' are deemed more appropriate.
numerous
수많은
The man had numerous wives in many different countries.
oppression
억압
The oppression she endured for being a woman caused her to hate herself.
persecution
핍박
The prisoners faced much persecution for their religious beliefs.
preservation
보존
The committee works hard in the preservation of historical buildings in the city.
prosper
번영하다
He prospered in his new line of business.
sovereignty
주권
The two countries fought for the sovereignty of the island.
vie
경쟁하다
Because she has eight children, all the children are constantly vying for their mother's attention.
approximately
대략
They determined the age of the fossil to be approximately three million years old.
climate
기후
When people grow old, they prefer to live in places where the climate is moderate.
competitive
경쟁력 있는
The new smaller cars had a competitive advantage over larger cars.
consequence
결과
The consequences of her drinking was losing her children.
consumer
소비자
She was a consumer of fine wines and always went to great lengths to purchase quality wines.
deforestation
삼림벌채
There are many environmental problems caused by deforestation.
destructive
파괴적
The destructive winds caused great damage to the small town.
disastrous
피해자 막심한
Her first attempt at cooking was disastrous; she almost caused a fire.
effort
노력
She put a lot of effort into planning the party.
erosion
침식
River erosion created the Grand Canyon.
extinct
멸종된, 사라진
Dinosaurs are no longer in existence; they are extinct.
immense
거대한
The immense mansion was purchased for 20 million dollars.
landscape
풍경
The woman wanted to purchase a house that would have a beautiful view of the landscape.
manipulate
조작하다, 조종하다
The son loved his mother dearly, but he grew tired of her trying to manipulate his life.
multitude
다수, 군중
The politician spoke to a multitude of 30,000 people.
nomadic
유랑적인, 방랑적인
The rich young professionals sold all their belongings and lived a nomadic life, traveling from country to country.
strip
빼앗다
The mayor was stripped of his administrative powers when he was found guilty.
suit
만족하다, 알맞다
The new house suits the needs of the family.
urban sprawl
도시확장
Los Angeles was one of the first cities to experience an urban sprawl.
urbanized
도회화한
The United States is a highly urbanized country.
absent
결석한
The father was absent from his daughter's wedding.
aggressive
공격적
The aggressive behavior of the child caused much concern for the parents.
alteration
교대, 교체, 작은 변화
There was a slight alteration in the plan; they decided to fly instead of driving.
candidate
후보자
She is the next candidate for the promotion.
circumstance
상황, 환경
The circumstances were not favorable for them to start a family.
demand
요구, 청구
The demand for the talking doll was high during the Christmas holiday.
facilitate
쉽게 하다, 촉진하다
The guides language skills help facilitate our tour through the congested part of town.
instinct
본능
A mother's instinct tells her when her child is in pain.
nontraditional
비전통적
She married a nontraditional man; he cooks, cleans, and stays at home to watch the children.
norm
기준
Wearing baggy pants and earrings is the norm for students in this school.
procreate
낳다, 출산하다
Some women resent the fact that some men think they were put on this earth to procreate only.
propagate
번식시키다
The church propagates a message of peace to the community.
pursue
추구하다
She studied hard and pursued a career in medicine.
reproduce
복제하다, 복사하다
The teacher reproduced 50 copies of the exam.
scenario
극본, 시나리오
The scenario of the play was that of a many trying to save his wife.
split up
갈라서다
Ever since her parents split up, Mary has not been the same.
strategy
전략, 전술
The company's strategy is simple: make good products and sell at a low price.
traditional
전통적
She decided not to marry Tom because he was too traditional; he expected her to stay home, cook and have babies.
upbringing
훈육, 훈도, 교육
By the way she behaves, it is obvious that she had a very good upbringing.
viable
생존가능한, 실행가능한
The only viable solution to the family's situation was that the children had to quit school.
accurate
정확한
The grades were accurate and reflected the hard work of the students.
adversely
불리하게
The loss of the farm adversely affected the family's income.
annulment
실효, 무효선언
The couple received an annulment of their marriage because the woman already had a husband.
child-support
어린이 부양
Since the father made more money than the mother, he was required to pay $3,000 a month for child-support.
conflict
다툼, 다툼
A conflict arose between the two people when they couldn't agree on a price for the table.
considerable
상당한
The woman received a considerable amount of money from the insurance company.
contemporary
당대의, 현재의
The wife liked contemporary furniture, and the husband liked antiques.
contrary
반대되는 contrary to what people think, the doctors in this country do not make that much money.
custody
보호
After the divorce, the mother received custody of the children.
devastating
파괴적인
The devastating fire consumed over 30 homes.
entail
수반하다
Getting a job in the White House entails a lot of security checks.
exaggerate
과장하다
The company profits were exaggerated, and no one knew the financial state of the company.
impact
충격을 주다
The new program to help the poor people impacted the community greatly.
messy
지저분한
Her desk was always messy; she had paper everywhere.
null and void
무효
The marriage was considered null and void because the bride was a minor.
oblige
강요하다
He was obliged to pay for the accident because he was at fault.
pretense
가장, 허위, 핑계
He enter the house on the pretense that he was going to fix the refrigerator, but he really wanted to steal her money.
terminate
끝내다
Our rental agreement was terminated because we had too many parties.
variance
변화, 변동
There has been an unusual variance in temperature this month.
vow
맹세
She made a vow to exercise every day.
abuse
학대받다
Since the abused children had no place to go, the judge placed them with foster care families.
appropriate
적당한, 적절한
The mother allowed her children to watch TV programs that were not appropriate for them.
conceive
임신하다
She had a hard time conceiving a child.
disgrace
불명예스럽게 하다
She had disgraced her family by becoming pregnant when she was only 15 years old.
forego
앞서가다
Many young couples these days forego a formal engagement party.
hype
과대선전
They went to the new restaurant because of the hype, but they were disappointed.
illegitimate
위법의, 서출의
The illegitimate daughter of the president became a famous actress.
intervene
개입하다, 끼어들다
The police had to intervene and take the child out of the house.
neglect
소홀히 하다, 등한시 하다
She was too busy drinking that she neglected her baby.
orphanage
고아원
The neighbors placed the little girl in an orphanage when they could not locate the parents.
permit
허락하다
David was not permitted to leave the house after 10 pm.
portray
그리다, 묘사하다
Hollywood tends to portray Asians as being very weak and submissive.
prospective
예상된, 기대되는
The prospective buyers came to look at the house one more time.
resemblance
닮음, 유사
The actress showed a resemblance to her famous grandfather.
responsibility
의무
The responsibilities of becoming a parent are tremendous.
right
권리
The citizens of this country do not have many rights; they can not vote or express their opinions.
stigma
오명, 치욕
Her father was an alcohol and that has been a stigma all her life.
unfit
자격이 없는, 부적당한
Due to her constant drinking, she was declared an unfit mother by the judge.
unwanted
원하지 않는
They considered getting an abortion because their child was unwanted, but they decided to keep the baby and start a family.
wary
조심성이 있는
Being wary of all strange men, the little girl started to run when the man approached her.
access
접근
Many poor people do not have access to a good education.
aesthetically
미적으로
The table was not very practical, but it was aesthetically pleasing.
conversely
반대로
Children should respect their parents; conversely, parents should not aggravate their children.
cycle
주기
The life cycle of a butterfly is fascinating and remarkable for children to observe.
demarcate
한계를 정하다, 분리하다
Properties in the neighborhood are clearly demarcated with fences.
densely
빽빽하게, 밀집되어
The neighborhood was densely populated, and there was no space for the children to run around.
disproportionately
균형이 없는
All the men complained the ratio of men to women was disproportionately unbalanced.
disrepair
황폐
The town has fallen into a state of disrepair; all the buildings and street lights are damaged.
ethnic minority
인종적 소수
California has a disproportionate number of ethnic minorities in the school system.
feasible
실행할 수 있는
Your plan is feasible as long as we can raise the funds.
graffiti
낙서
Graffitis are against the law allowed in Singapore.
networking
정보망의 형성
Having the right education and skills is important, but networking is becoming more important in finding a job.
overcome
극복하다, 이기다
He had to overcome his fear of flying first before he could become a pilot.
overlap
겹침, 중복
There is an overlap in the products of the two companies.
perpetuate
영속시키다
He worked hard to perpetuate his father's legacy.
privileged
특권이 주어진
Many children of wealthy families are privileged to receive an excellent education.
segregation
분리(주의)
Racial segregation in the United States prevented blacks and whites from eating in the same restaurants.
social mobility
사회적 유동성
The family moved into a better neighborhood because they thought it would help with their social mobility.
status
지위
Lawyers and doctors have more status than bus drivers.
surmount
극복하다
The family has surmounted some difficulties and now they are doing well.
allow
허락하다
We allowed our son to start driving when he turned 16 years old.
childrearing
어린이 양육하기
After she devoted 15 years to childrearing, she decided to pursue a career.
decade
10년
After decades of working on his invention, the scientist was finally rewarded for his hard work.
dramatic
극적인
She made a dramatic entrance to the party; she wore a beautiful gown with lots of jewelry.
ensue
잇달아 일어나다
After the terrible earthquake, a tsunami ensued.
establish
건설하다, 설립하다
The English established several colonies around the world.
fertility
비옥, 다산, 번식력
They decided to adopt a child because they had problems with fertility.
Great Depression
대공황
Her grandfather had lived through the Great Depression, and he hates to waste any food.
inevitable
불가피하게
It was inevitable that you will not get into a good college if you don't study hard.
inhabit
살다, 거주하다
I was surprised to find that people inhabit such places as Siberia.
life expectancy
평균수명
The life expectancy in America has greatly increased in the past 50 years.
massive
거대한
A massive amount of information is available on the internet.
millennia
millennium(천년)의 복수형
By the year 2000, there were two millennia.
mortality
도덕, 덕행
The infant mortality rate in poor countries tend to be very high
motherhood
모성, 어머니
Now that she was married, she eagerly looked forward to motherhood.
pace
속도, 걸음걸이
The company could not keep up with the pace of the demand for their product.
pension plan
연금제도
She had diligently put money into her pension plan, and now she is able to enjoy the benefits.
postpone
연기하다
After postponing having children, the couple realized they were now too old to have children.
prospect
전망
The prospect of her getting married was not very good; she was not over 50 years old.
surviving
생존
The whale did not have any chances of surviving because his wounds were too deep.
abhor
싫어하다, 혐오하다
The little girl abhors vegetables.
accommodate
수용하다
The restaurant was not set up to accommodate the physically disabled.
amenity
편의시설
The only amenities at the hotel was its gym.
backlash
반발
After the senator made the comment about ethnic minorities, there was a backlash against his campaign.
dependence
의존, 의뢰
A child's dependence on his mother gradually decreases as he ages.
diversity
다양성
American is known for the diversity of its people.
encourage
격려하다
The teacher encouraged his students to never give up their dreams.
exhaust
배출가스
The people in the village got sick from breathing in the exhaust from cars passing by.
expansion
확장
The company's expansion program included building a gym for its employees.
global warming
지구온난화
Some scientist argue that global warming is not caused by human actions.
infringe
범하다
Our neighbor's fruit trees infringes in our yard.
latter
후자
We watch a lot of horror and mystery movies, but we preferred the latter.
lengthy
긴
The speaker gave a lengthy description on the mating habits of whales.
locale
장소
The movie director chose a new locale for his next film.
middle class
중산층
Korea's middle class is starting to grow.
pedestrian
도보자
In America, most pedestrians have the right of way; this is not true in some other countries.
reject
거절하다
I do not reject his story, I just question some of the details.
restore
복구하다, 재건하다
After a vacation to Thailand, the man's health was restored.
sacrifice
희생하다
You can not achieve your goals without sacrificing something in your life.
transport
교통수단
Public transport in Seoul is safe and efficient.
absorb
흡수하다
The flowers absorbed all the water in the vase.
cell
세포
Our bodies are made up of many cells.
constitute
구성하다
Giving advice to young teens constituted most of his time at work.
contraction
(출산시의) 수축
The doctor told her to come to the hospital when her contractions were 10 minutes apart.
dilate
팽창하다, 넓히다
The pupils dilate in the dark.
distinct
뚜렷한
They were able to see the baby's distinct features through the ultrasound.
embryo
배아
When they cracked open the egg, they saw the embryo of the chicken inside.
fallopian tube
나팔관
The woman's difficulty getting pregnant was caused by a blockage in her fallopian tube.
fertilization
수정
In vitro fertilization is a technique in which egg cells are fertilized by sperm outside the woman's womb.
fetus
태아
When the couple did an ultrasound, they were able to see the fetus.
implant
이식하다, 꽂아넣다
The doctor implanted a device into the man's skin which would help him stop smoking.
ingest
섭취하다
If you ingest any poison, you must call 911 immediately.
malnourished
영양이 부족한
When the police found the children, they were badly malnourished.
prenatal
태아기의, 출생전의
The fetus did not thrive because the woman did not receive adequate prenatal care.
series
연속물, 일련
She likes to read books that are in a series.
survival
생존
The team's survival in the tournament depended on their defensive tactics.
traverse
가로지르다, 넘다
The climbers traversed over the rocky mountains.
trimester
(임신기간 중)3개월간
The woman felt very good during her second trimester of her pregnancy.
uterus
자궁
The doctors had to remove the woman's uterus, and she could no longer get pregnant.
womb
자궁
Although her daughter did not grow in her womb, she loved her all the more.
abstract
추상적인
Love is an abstract concept for many people.
autonomy
자치
When children become toddlers, they start to assert their autonomy.
bombard
퍼붓다, 포격하다
The audience bombarded the candidate with many comments about healthcare.
cause-and-effect
원인과 결과, 인과관계
Babies normally do not understand the cause-and-effect of their behaviors.
complex
복잡한
The mother could no longer her son with his complex math problems.
concentrate
집중하다
It was difficult to concentrate in the library because the people were talking too loudly.
concrete
구체적인
The police did not have any concrete evidence to arrest the criminal.
consider
고려하다
She considered becoming a doctor, but she decided against it because she couldn't stand blood.
cooperatively
협조적으로
The school, the hospital and the church worked cooperatively to help the child get better.
curiosity
호기심
Out of curiosity, he called the police station to find out what had happened to the robber.
discourage
낙담시키다, 단념시키다
The parents tried to discourage their son from joining the army.
disdainful
경멸적
The students had a disdainful attitude towards their substitute teacher.
infancy
유년기
From it's infancy, the restaurant never served alcohol.
inquisitive
탐구적인, 꼬치꼬치 묻는
She had a very inquisitive daughter; she asked at least five questions to everyone she met.
logic
논리
The youth had very poor logic and was not able to win many arguments.
mobile
움직일 수 있는
Her doctor recommended four weeks of bed rest, but after one week she was quite mobile.
motor skill
운동기능
The five year old had very good fine motor skills; she used her scissors effectively.
role-play
역활극
The school teaches the students to role-play different situations in order to prevent the students from getting kidnapped.
self-reliant
자력으로 행동하는
Even after the stroke, her 70 year old mother was very self-reliant; she cooked her own meals and did her own shopping.
temper tantrum
울화증, 짜증
It was obvious the child was not properly disciplined; he threw a temper tantrum even in public.
adolescent
젊은이, 청춘기의 사람 adolescents are often confused because of their emotions; they do not realize this is normal.
autonomous
자율적인
By 10 months, most babies are autonomous enough to roam around the house by themselves.
awkward
어색한
During adolescents, teenagers often feel very awkward with what is going on in their bodies.
clumsy
어색한, 볼품없는
After she first learned how to walk, Sarah was very clumsy and fell often.
cognitive
인식의
Although she was 15, her cognitive skills were not fully developed, and she behaved like a five year old.
contemplate
심사숙고하다, 생각하다
Her parents were not a very good role model for her, and she seriously contemplated whether she wanted to get married or not.
disorder
혼란, 무질서
Teenage girls who struggle with self-esteem often suffer from eating disorders.
entity
존재, 실체
Although they are owned by the same person, they are essentially different entities.
forge
나아가다
Despite her lack of funds and other complications, she decided to forge ahead with her plans.
hormone
호르몬
Teenage years can be difficult because the body is adjusting to all the hormones that are being produced.
hypothetical
가설적, 가상적
The two men liked to have hypothetical discussions about what the future will be like.
intimate
친숙한, 익숙한
The couple found it difficult to have an intimate relationship because the husband was constantly traveling.
ovary
난소
The woman could not get pregnant because she had her ovaries removed when she was young.
peer
동료
During teenage years, the advice of their peers become much more important than that of the parents.
pituitary gland
뇌하수체
Because Tom was not growing, the doctors checked his pituitary glands to see if there any problems.
psychological
심리적
She felt very sick, but after extensive tests the doctors realized that it was all psychological.
reasoning
추리, 추리력
The stroke had impaired her reasoning skills, and she was no longer able to have normal conversations.
release
놓아주다, 방출하다
After catching 30 fish, the fisherman released them back into the ocean.
spurt
분출, 용솟음
He was always short until he had a grow spurt in college.
tumultuous
떠들석한, 소란한
After growing up in a very tumultuous family environment, Mary decided never to get married.
academia
학계
He had spent all of his adult life in academia because he was a history professor.
accompany
동반하다, 따르다
There is a lot of stress that accompanies planning a wedding.
alter
고쳐서 만들다, 변경하다
Her pants were too big so she had to get them altered.
ample
충분한
They thought they had ample time to get to the party, but they didn't anticipate the accident on the highway.
blackboard
칠판
Most blackboards in the school have been replaced with dry erase boards.
blatant
뻔뻔스런
The mother recognized her son's blatant lies.
curriculum
교육과정
Parents believe that private schools offer a more rigorous curriculum than public schools do.
delve
천착하다
Unless you delve into a subject, you really wont' understand it.
dozen
12개
I bought a dozen donuts and ate them by myself.
frequency
빈도
The frequency of her contractions had increased.
intrinsic
선천적, 내재적
Taking care of their young is intrinsic for most animals.
playful
쾌활한
The child was very playful and continued to entertain the adults around her.
recognize
인정하다, 알아보다
The young woman recognized the tall man from the party.
rejection
거절하다
His rejection of his wife's culture caused them to divorce.
remain
남다
The family decided to remain in the house even after the death of their grandfather.
sibling
형제자매
Because there were seven children in her family, she often fought with her siblings for her parent's attention.
significant
중요한, 현저한
The family was able to take a vacation because the father had received a significant increase in his salary.
spontaneous
자발적, 충동적
The spontaneous nature of her son drove the mother crazy; she liked everything planned.
structured
구조화된
My children have a very structured day; they have a different activity each hour of the day.
trying
어려운
Babysitting five rebellious children was a trying experience for the baby sitter.
benefit
혜택
The benefit of a high school diploma is that you will be more employable.
concerns
걱정, 관심
She had many concerns about her daughter living alone in New York City.
demand
요구, 청구
The demand for the talking doll was high during the Christmas holiday.
disposal
처분, 처리
Most American homes have a garbage disposal in the kitchen.
economy
경제
The housing boom improved the country's sagging economy.
efficient
유능한, 능률적인
After fixing refrigerators for 20 years, he was very efficient at what he did.
feng shui
풍수
After having bad luck in her business for several years, she finally consulted a feng shui specialist who told her to paint her house red for better luck.
funnel
빠져나가다
The tourists were slowly funneling their way through airport customs.
inhabitant
주민, 거주자
The inhabitants of the east coast enjoy four distinct seasons.
labor
노동하다, 애쓰다
She labored over creating the perfect wedding dress for her daughter.
mass transit
대량 수송
Residents of Seoul do not need a car because of the efficient mass transit system.
motivated
동기를 부여받은, 자극받은
None of the students were motivated to study harder.
optimize
최적화하다
The city officials did not optimize the existing land in the city.
paycheck
급료, 월급
Most employees work hard to receive their paycheck.
prefer
선호하다
If given a choice, most children would prefer to watch television over doing homework.
resident
주민, 거주자
The residents of Hawaii enjoy a very scenic view.
resource
자원
Having traveled to over 30 countries, the student was a valuable resource to her peers.
settle
정착하다, 안정하다
Our family immigrated to the United States and settled in San Francisco.
urban
도회의
Many young people from the small towns choose to move to urban areas.
variety
다양(성), 여러 종류
She loved to eat at buffets because if offered her a variety of foods.
adaptation
적응하다
The elementary students enjoyed the adaptation of Romeo and Juliet; it was an animation.
adept
숙달된, 정통한
She was adept at making everyone believe her lies.
advantage
장점
She had an advantage over other students because she had studied Latin in high school.
cater
요구를 들어주다
The parents catered to their child's every needs.
cooperation
협력, 협조
The goal of kindergarten is to teach children cooperation.
counterpart
상대역, 상대자
His counterpart at the hospital was a woman in her 50's.
custom
주문생산된
She liked to be unique and always wore custom shoes made especially for her.
detailed
자세한
The detailed report outlined the patients history and treatments that were offered.
disadvantage
단점, 불리함
The disadvantage of the new pay system is that it is completely based on the number of hours you work regardless of the quality.
enhance
높이다, 강화하다
Some athletes believe enhancing their muscles will help them improve their game.
essential
본잘적인, 중요한
A comprehensive elementary education is essential for students to do well in high school.
excessively
지나치게
The parents were excessively involved in their teenage son's school life.
higher education
고등교육
More than 75% of the population has some training in higher education.
improve
개선하다
If his situation does not improve, we will have to operate.
learning style
학습 스타일
The student learned best by listening to audio tapes of books because he had an auditory learning style.
literacy
읽고쓸줄 아는 것
Korea has a very high literacy rate; more than 95% of the people can read and write.
natural
자연스런
It is natural to get nervous before a big test.
priority
우선순위
Getting good grades was not his priority; getting a well rounded education was.
trait
특징
Being rude is not a positive trait.
work ethic
직업윤리, 직업관
Without good work ethics, it is impossible to advance in your career.
approach
접근하다; 다가오다
As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left.
aptitude
소질, 재능
Her aptitude for math made her a good candidate for the math contest.
elective
선택적
In addition to his core classes, he took 2 electives: logic and debate.
expose
노출되다
Children that have been exposed to different situations tend to be more mature.
extend
늘리다
We extended our vacation because we really enjoyed the beach.
format
체제, 판형
The format of the meeting was a short lecture followed by a question and answer session.
gradually
점차적으로
Nathan practiced every day and gradually became much better.
grown up
성인
Children often have a lot of respect for grown ups, whether they deserve it or not.
guidance
지도, 인도
Anna received guidance from her math teacher; she is now pursuing a doctorate degree in math.
impart
나누어주다 imparting his love of God to his grandchildren was a priority for the old man.
integrate
통합하다
Traditional television is integrated as it contains images, sound and text.
interact
상호소통하다
Although they lived in the same house, the father and son barely interacted with each other.
needs
필요, 요구
The family did not make enough money for their basic needs, such as food and clothing.
overall
전체적인
His overall grade in school was not bad, although he was not doing well in science.
primer
입문서
He wrote a primer on how to discipline rebellious children.
self-motivated
자기동기부여가 된
Being self-motivated is crucial for people who want to pursue a career in medicine.
tailored
주문생산된
He tailored his speech to match the needs of the audience.
tenuous
약한, 빈약한
Her arguments for living alone were so tenuous her parents decided against the idea.
transition
변천; 변화
The weather gets colder during the transition from summer to autumn.
wean
떼어놓다, 버리다
She weaned herself from eating chocolates by exercising whenever she had cravings.
attain
달성하다. 이루다
When he attained his doctorate, he felt he had accomplished all his dreams.
attract
유인하다, 끌어당기다
With its beautiful beaches and friendly people, Thailand attracts many tourists each year.
burden
짐, 책임
After her father's stroke, she had the burden of supporting her family.
decent
남부럽지않은, 상당한
Tom had to quit his job because he couldn't make a decent living with his salary.
earn
벌다, 따다, 받다
After studying very hard, she earned a scholarship to Harvard University.
earning power
수익능력
Compared to her sister, Mary had more earning power because she had a university degree.
extraordinary
특별한
The little boy had extraordinary musical abilities.
faculty
교수단
The faculty at that university is known for their spectacular research.
firm
단호한
The school set firm requirements for graduation.
fund
돈을 대다
The old man funds his grandchildren's education.
guarantee
보증하다, 확보하다
She was a little worried about her piano because the movers could not guarantee when it would be delivered.
liberal arts
인문학
She studied liberal arts in university which prepared her well for her teaching career.
loan
차관, 빌린 돈
She took out a loan from the bank to pay for her college education.
lot
운명
It was his lot in life to make a lot of money.
lucrative
유리한,수익성있는
It is a very lucrative business in this industry.
minimum wage
최저임금
Most fast-food restaurants pay minimum wage; it is not sufficient to support a family on.
passion
열정
He must have some passions.
post-secondary education
중등교육 후의 교육
Many foreigners choose to complete their post-secondary education in the United States.
subsidize
보조금을 주다
Many small businesses that first start out are subsidized by the government.
varsity
대학의 (운동 팀)
He was a member of the varsity football team at her high school.
acceleration
가속
The new car model was touted for its sleek design, but it had poor acceleration.
articulate
밝히다
The speaker articulated the need for conserving energy in his speech.
claim
주장하다
She claimed she graduated from Harvard University, but no one believed her.
contradict
부인하다, 반박하다
The couple could never agree; the wife always contradicted her husband.
exotic
이국적
On their trip to Asia, they had discovered many exotic fruits and vegetables.
flawed
흠이 있는
The scientist presented a flawed argument during his lecture.
formulation
만들기, 공식화하기
The formulation of a new education policy took months to prepare.
gravity
중력
Without gravity, we would all be floating in the air.
heavenly body
천체
The sun is a heavenly body that we can all see and feel.
hypothesize
가정하다
Everyone hypothesized about how the accident happened.
inspiration
영감;자극
His inspiration for his book came from his long walks along the beach.
leap
도약, 발전
After being inspired by the movie, Mary made leaps in her studies; she received all A's on her report card.
minute
사소한
The change to the script was so minute, everyone disregarded it.
novel
새로운
She had novel ways of solving problems.
phenomenon
현상
The wrapping of Christmas presents is a fairly recent phenomenon in American life.
shroud
가리다, 덮이다
The car was shrouded by tree branches.
slope
비탈
She skiing ability had improved significantly that she no longer skied down the same slopes.
twist
뒤틀림, 반전
There was a new twist to the murder case; the husband was found guilty.
unthinkable
상상할 수 없는
It is unthinkable for me to imagine getting divorced.
vacuum
진공
How will the human body, without the protection of a spacesuit, respond to the vacuum of outer space?
bent on
할 결심을 하다
She was bent on finishing her degree, no matter how long it took.
common sense
상식
It is common sense that the man should pay for the meal on a first date.
dictate
지시하다, 불러주다
The winning team will dictate what the losing team must do.
entire
전체적
The entire building caught on fire.
fascinate
매혹하다, 반하다
The little children were fascinated by the clown and his magic tricks.
heaven
하늘
Thousands of balloons fell from the heavens.
heliocentrism
태양중심설, 지동설 heliocentrism is the theory that the sun is at the center of the Universe.
labor
노동하다, 애쓰다
She labored over creating the perfect wedding dress for her daughter.
motionless
꼼짝않고, 움직이지 않고
The soldiers stood motionless for several hours.
orbit
궤도
Smooth sailing after the storm, the aircar arrived at the orbit of the Island of Paradise.
paradigm
패러다임
The older generation had to have a paradigm shift in order to understand the younger generation.
precise
정확한, 정밀한
You need to follow the precise measurements of the recipe if you want your cake to turn out o.k.
prediction
예언하다
The weather man's predictions about the weather is almost always incorrect.
reconcile
화해하다
Before the group could move forward, they had to first reconcile their differences.
revival
재생, 부활
The religious revival swept the entire nation.
ridicule
비웃음, 조롱
The new student was treated with such ridicule by her peers that her parents decided to send her to another school.
rigorous
엄격한, 호된
Students must finish a rigorous program in order to become a doctor.
steady
지속적인
There has been a steady wind blowing all day.
tendency
경향
She has a tendency of leaving her clothes everywhere.
venerable
취약한
In recent years, there has been a decline in the venerable tradition of Easter egg hunting.
beginning
시작
At the beginning of the play, the actor broke his leg.
billiards
당구
The mother was worried when her son just wanted to play billiards rather than study.
contribution
기여; 공헌
His contributions to the arts was significant; he had created five art museums.
elaborate
자세히 말하다, 부연하다
The eye witness elaborated on the details of the accident.
elegant
품위 있는, 우아한, 기품있는
Mary had exquisite tastes and had her house decorated with elegant furniture.
exert
쓰다, 행사하다
The doctors warned her to stay in bed and not exert too much energy.
force
힘, 세력
The forces of the wind knocked over ten trees.
friction
마찰
When you rub two stones together, the friction causes a spark which can start a fire.
humble
겸손한, 소박한
The president's humble beginnings surprised everyone.
implication
의미; 영향
Are you interested in the political implications of weblogs and social software?
impressive
인상적
Her artistic abilities are quite impressive; it is difficult to imagine she painted everything with her feet.
indefinitely
무한정
Due to the lack of staff, the science education program has been stopped indefinitely.
mass
크기, 대량
Although the plastic box was bigger than the book, the book had a greater mass.
miniscule
아주 작은
The orphans only had a miniscule piece of toast to eat each morning.
negligible
하찮은, 무시해도 좋은
The cost of getting the car fixed is negligible compared to what could have happened.
optics
광학(光學) optics is a branch of physics that describes the behavior and properties of light.
precocious
조숙한
He had a precocious child that played the piano beautifully at the age of three.
prematurely
조숙한, 때이른
The baby was born prematurely and had to be placed in an incubator for six weeks.
stun
아연케 하다, 대경실색하다
The news of your retirement stunned me.
tool
연모
The calculator is a useful tool for all math students.
achieve
성취하다
She didn't realize that she would be able to achieve everything that she had.
aptly
적절하게
We had saved over two years for our vacation, and we stayed at a resort aptly named "Pamper Yourself."
arise
일어나다
A revolt will arise if the government does not find ways to feed its people.
bit
작은 조각
There was a bit of crumb on the pastor's tie.
carve
개척하다, 새기다
He was very diligent and was able to carve out a career in real estate.
cornerstone
모퉁이돌, 주춧돌
The cornerstone of the Christian religion is that Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for people's sins.
disappear
사라지다
The father often disappears for several hours a day; he needs to be alone.
ecosystem
생태계
The major oil spill will have a great impact on the surrounding ecosystems.
equilibrium
균형
The senior citizen lost her equilibrium and fell down the stairs.
evolution
진화
The evolution of the computer happened very rapidly.
evolve
진화하다, 발전하다
A small argument evolved into a big war between the two families.
halt
정지
The parade came to a halt when it started raining hard.
meteorologist
기상학자
The meteorologist forecasted five days of severe thunderstorms.
murky
탁한, 흐린, 더러운
Due to the oil spill, the river had turned very murky.
pattern
양식
All scientific research must follow certain patterns.
perpetual
끊임없는, 영원한
During the time of Hitler, the Jews lived in perpetual fear of being captured.
posit
단정하다
If we posit that increasing homework will increase students' grades, it follows that students should spend more time studying than playing.
practically
실질적으로
When her husband ran off with their savings, she had practically lost all the money that she had saved.
shift
바꾸다
The truck driver shifted his gears.
wield
휘두르다
He wields great power as the principal of the school.
amber
호박(琥珀)
The jewels on her dress were made from amber.
basis
기초
On the basis of his research, he argued that children should sleep 12 hours a day.
breakthrough
새로운 발견, 돌파
After months of testing, the doctors had a breakthrough in what was causing the seizures.
crude
조악한, 조잡한
He wanted to live simply; his crude furniture reflected this.
cursory
서두르는, 피상적인
She gave her daughter's report a cursory look and then started cooking.
devote
헌신하다; 바치다
She devotes two hours a day to playing the piano.
drift
떠다니다
The whale drifted away into the sea, and the sailors could no longer see it.
electrode
전극, 전기봉
The doctors placed electrodes on the patients arms to measure his heartbeat.
familiar
익숙한
Most people are familiar with the bible and its teaching.
harness
이용하다, 제어하다
There is a great deal of interest in harnessing wind as a new source of energy.
hatch
부화하다, 생각해 내다
The idea for the new recreation center was hatched while the men played basketball.
infancy
유년기
From it's infancy, the restaurant never served alcohol.
interior
내부
From the outside, the house looks worn down, but the interior is very nice.
limited
한정된
The mother was careful to only purchase the items they needed because they lived on a limited income.
mouthpiece
대변인
He was the mouthpiece for the president of the United States.
pen name
필명(筆名)
Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Clemens.
primitive
원시적인
The campers built a primitive shelter to protect themselves from the snowstorm.
secure
확보하다
After months of interviewing, James secured a job with a fortune 500 company.
spark
스파크
Rubbing two sticks together will create sparks.
static electricity
정전기 static electricity is what makes your hair stand on end.
climax
절정에 달하다
The climax of the game was when he made a touchdown with only two seconds to go.
coil
코일
A coil of wire lay on the women's front yard.
compass
콤파스
If you have a compass, you will always know which direction is north.
crucial
결정적, 중대한
Doctors had to make the crucial decision of which life to save: the mother or the child.
disc
디스크
Compact discs have replaced cassette tapes.
electrical current
전류
The electric shock a person experiences depends on the electric current which passes through the body.
forthcoming
다가오는
The parents were worried because they didn't have all the information, but the school promised the details of the trip would be forthcoming.
frenzy
광란
The mother went into a state of frenzy when she found our her son had been in an accident.
generator
발전기
After the blackout, the restaurant its service by using a backup generator.
ideal
이상적인
It was ideal weather for a long walk on the beach.
jolt
충격
If you put something into the outlet, you will get a jolt of electricity.
link
고리
The answer to the missing link in the research came from a five year old boy.
marvel
놀라다; 경탄하다
We marveled at her excellent piano playing.
momentum
탄력, 운동량, 추진력
After being at a standstill for several months, the project gained momentum when a new director was assigned.
note
주목하다, 알아보다
As he entered the building, he noted the elegant furniture.
shaft
줄기, 샤프트, 막대
The shaft of the golf club connects the grip to the head.
solar power
태양동력, 태양전기
The solar powered calculator was very inconvenient to use during the blackout.
span
뻗다
The Roman Empire is a civilization spanning several hundred years.
surmise
짐작하다
When he saw the couple walking out of the hospital arm in arm, he surmised they had received good news.
various
다양한 various newspapers reported the crime differently.
activate
작동시키다; 활성화시키다
The state has activated its emergency operation center.
adorn
꾸미다, 장식하다
Her house was adorned with Christmas decorations.
align
정렬하다
It was difficult to align the pictures with each other because the wall was circular.
application
적용, 응용
It is important to have a basic understanding of math because it has applications in science.
circular
둥근
The children ran and ran in circular motion for 30 minutes.
curl
웅크리다, 둥그렇게 하다
The baby curled his hands around his mother's finger.
deactivate
비활성화하다, 불능화하다
They deactivated the cell phone because their son was making too many international calls.
definitively
명확히
We are definitively optimistic about the upcoming surgery.
devise
고안하다, 발명하다
When her daughter could not get married, the mother devised a plan to help her daughter find a husband.
enormous
거대한
The stadium was enormous; it can seat 90,000 people.
envision
상상하다; 마음에 그리다
Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned a less prejudice and less racial America
fashion
만들어내다
He fashioned a shelter out of a few pieces of wood.
filament
가는 섬유, 필라멘트
Toothbrushes should be replaced every three months; this is how long it takes the filaments to get worn.
gigantic
거대한
Dinosaurs are gigantic creatures that lived long ago.
innumerable
셀수 없는, 무수히 많은
It is impossible to count all the stars in the sky; they are innumerable.
layperson
보통사람, 일반인, 비전문가
The engineering project took longer than expected because there were more layperson than professionals working on the project.
navigation
항해 navigation of a ship requires expertise and skills.
propose
제안하다
After months of debating, he finally decided to propose to his girlfriend of 15 years.
recent
최근의
The mayor made a recent visit to the sick children in the hospital.
repel
물리치다
This spray repels the mosquitoes and prevents them from biting you.
adoption
채택, 입양
The adoption of the new policy increased productivity by 50%.
aspect
양상
The teacher liked all aspects of the students' project except the presentation.
assemble
모으다, 조립하다
Her main job is to assemble Christmas ornaments in a factory.
capitalist
자본주의자
In true capitalist fashion, the father charged interest on the money the son had borrowed.
commonplace
다반사, 평범한
Car accidents are commonplace in the city of Seoul.
cottage industry
가내기업, 영세기업
EBay is a modern day cottage industry where people buy and sell merchandise from their homes.
deplorable
한탄스런
Low income senior citizens live in deplorable conditions.
era
시대, 시기
The United States enjoyed a time of peace and prosperity during the Clinton era.
handicraft
수공예(품)
All the Christmas decorations were handicrafts made by the native Americans.
impact
충격을 주다
The new program to help the poor people impacted the community greatly.
incentive
격려, 자극, 동기
The main incentive for the reading program is that students receive a coupon for a free pizza when they meet their monthly goals.
majority
대다수
The majority of the population voted for the new president.
manufacture
제조하다
The company manufactures clothing for dogs.
principle
원리, 원칙
One of the principles of effective money management is not to have any debt.
productivity
생산성
The textile factory was able to increase productivity by creating a more friendly work environment.
profoundly
심원하게
The movie about the holocaust profoundly impacted her view on what the Jews had experienced.
repeated
반복된
After several repeated calls to contact the winner, the committee gave up.
revolutionize
혁명을 일으키다
The introduction of personal computers revolutionized the way people communicate with one another.
sacrifice
희생하다
You can not achieve your goals without sacrificing something in your life.
textile
직물
The textile company faced much criticism for using child labor abroad.
afloat
떠 있는
Everyone had to get out of the boat because of the leak, and it could no longer stay afloat.
argue
논쟁하다
Tom dreamed of leaving his house because he could not stand the fact that his parents argued all the time.
artifact
공예품
The museum contained many artifacts from the Han Dynasty.
cork
코르크
They couldn't drink the wine because no one could get the cork out of the bottle.
decisive
결정적, 중대한
The other team had a decisive victory by beating us 35 to 2.
diameter
지름
She drew a circle with a diameter of 15 inches.
drive
박다
Before they could put up the tents, they had to drive the stakes into the ground.
incontrovertible
명백한, 논쟁의 여지가 없는
No one could deny that Ann was his daughter because of the incontrovertible DNA evidence.
isolated
고립된
The family lived in an isolated farm outside of town.
origin
기원
The origins of this artifact is unknown, but most believe it is from Asia.
proclivity
성향
Ever since he was a youth, he showed a proclivity towards fighting.
relevance
관련(성)
The topic Mary brought up had no relevance to our discussion.
rotate
회전하다
You have to rotate the handle 90 degrees in order to open the door.
rumor
소문
Rumors of the affair destroyed the children's lives.
scintillate
번뜩이다, 불꽃을 내게 하다
The audience was amazed at the boy's mind which scintillated with imagination.
stroke
쓰다듬다
The little boy liked his mother to stroke his back.
unassuming
겸손한
The famous scientist was an unassuming person with a quiet personality.
uncertainty
불확실함
There was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the disappearance of the princess.
venture
모험적 사업, 모험
He was a risk taker and had lost a lot of his money on fruitless ventures he had invested in.
warring
서로 싸우는
After 10 years of fighting, the warring countries came to a resolution.
ambivalent
확신하지 못하는
Although she wanted a change in her life, she was ambivalent about moving to China.
branch
가지, 분과
Botany is a branch of biology that deals with plant life.
concept
개념
Multiplication was a difficult concept for the second graders.
confound
혼란스럽게 하다, 당황케 하다
The patient confounded his doctors by being able to walk despite his broken leg.
correlate
관련이 있다
Studying hard usually correlates with better grades.
diffuse
방산하다, 퍼뜨리다
The internet is a power means to diffuse public opinion.
droplet
작은 방울
I felt droplets of rain on my head.
failed
실패한
She has had two failed marriages, and she is hoping that this marriage will last.
groundwork
기초, 기초작업
The high school students lay the groundwork for the exchange program that was to take place the following year.
indispensable
버릴 수 없는, 필요불가결한
Air conditioners are indispensable in Texas, where summer temperatures can reach over a 100 degrees.
inquiry
취조, 질문
The FBI made an inquiry regarding his past employment.
posterior
후부, 뒤
The back side of a person is his posterior.
purport
주장하다, 의미하다
He purports the tape recording is a conversation between the king and his mother.
rash
많은, 빈번한
There has been a rash of robberies in our neighborhood in the past few weeks.
reflection
숙고
On reflection, I made a mistake in marrying the first woman I met.
refract
굴절시키다
The diamond ring refracted the light into a rainbow of beautiful colors.
scatter
뿌 리다
His homework was scattered all over his room.
straddle
양다리걸치다
The presidential candidate has been accused of straddling the issue many times.
symbolism
상징, 상징주의
Religious symbolism was depicted throughout the building.
treatise
논문, 서적
Legal treatises are books that provide an in-depth overview of a particular legal subject.
alternate
엇갈리다, 번갈아 일어나다
The children never felt comfortable because they alternated between their mother and father's homes.
apparent
분명한, 뚜렷한
She looked very happy, and it was apparent that she was in love with her husband.
catch
난관, 어려움, 장애
There was a catch to the marriage; she was required to live with his parents for five years.
collective
집단적
The collective opinion of the group was that they were in favor of lowering taxes.
create
만들다, 창조하다
The company created a new toy they hoped would increase their profits.
deceptive
속이는, 현혹시키는
The father always made deceptive promises to his children.
discrete
분리된
The company is discrete from all the others which are all foreign owned.
electron
전자(電子) electrons are outside of the nucleus of an atom.
emit
내뿜다
The kettle emitted steam and a whistling sound when the water was boiled.
evidence
증명하다
Her superior intelligence was evidenced by her getting a full scholarship to Stanford University.
microscopic
미시적인; 아주 작은
The tardigrade is a microscopic animal that looks like a tiny bear.
parallel
평행인
Railroad tracks are parallel to each other.
particle
입자
Small particles of dirt were present in the water.
photon
광자(光子)
Photons are always in motion and, in a vacuum, have a constant speed of light.
quantum
양(量), 양자(量子)
A quantum of energy is so small that it can no longer be broken down.
simply
단순히, 단지
They were amazed at how simply she was able to maneuver the obstacles.
slit
가늘게 베다
She slit her wrist with the knife accidentally.
twist
뒤틀림, 반전
There was a new twist to the murder case; the husband was found guilty.
vertical
수직인, 수직의
The husband preferred vertical blinds, but the wife thought they made the house look smaller.
wave
파도, 파동
Microwaves can be very dangerous to humans.
abominable
혐오스러운
Her treatment of her pets was abominable; her neighbors finally called the humane society.
artificially
인위적으로
The mother did not allow her children to drink anything artificially sweetened.
cataclysmic
격변하는
The tsunami was a cataclysmic event that destroyed most of the island.
chain reaction
연쇄반응
When the students protested the new homework policy, it created a chain reaction of events in which the police got involved.
commonly
보통으로, 일반적으로
In the past, people from Asia were commonly referred to as 'Orientals.'
critical mass
임계질량 critical mass occurs when there is sufficient momentum and that momentum becomes self-sustaining and fuels further growth.
dismay
당황하고 낙담하다
The loss of their grandmother dismayed the children.
exponentially
기하급수적으로
The treatment became ineffective because the cancer cells were growing exponentially.
horrific
무서운
The scientists decided to abandon their project after they witnessed the horrific results of the lab experiment.
horrific
무서운
The scientists decided to abandon their project after they witnessed the horrific results of the lab experiment.
instigate
부추기다
The bully instigated a fight against the first grade students.
largely
크게, 대체로
She is largely responsible for her son's success.
massively
거대하게
His experience in traveling to different countries has been massively beneficial to his job as an ambassador.
peter out
끝나다
The fight which started out in the morning had petered out by the evening.
potentially
잠재적으로, 어쩌면
His new invention could potentially save millions of lives.
propaganda
선전
TV sets in North Korea are tuned to government stations that pump out a steady stream of propaganda.
radioactivity
방사능 radioactivity occurs because some atoms are not stable.
relatively
상대적으로
Students from wealthier families do relatively better than students from low income families.
stem
나오다, 기인하다
His anger towards women stemmed from his relationship with his mother.
trivial
사소한
Besides sports, the husband considered all other topics trivial.
advance
진보
Scientific advances is what enabled the doctors to find a cure for their mother's illness.
civilian
민간인
After serving in the military for 25 years, he was a civilian again.
concentration
집중
One of his difficulties in school was that he lacked concentration.
contamination
오염
After the oil spill, the lake had to be checked for contamination.
disaster
재난
Earthquakes, tsunamis and typhoons are considered natural disasters.
exceed
초과하다
The donations from the church far exceeds what they were hoping for.
facility
시설, 설비
The apartment complex had a nice recreational facility including a weight room and indoor swimming pools.
inability
무능, 무력
Harold was never able to get married because of his inability to commit to a relationship.
inadequate
부족한
The mother's supply of milk was inadequate, so the doctors recommended supplementing with formula.
material
물질
Many kitchen utensils are now made from plastic material.
meltdown
용해
The reactor lost its coolant causing a nuclear meltdown.
misconception
오해, 잘못생각
The bride had the misconception that the wedding was going to be paid by the groom's family.
neutron
중성자(中性子)
The neutron and proton make up the nucleus of an atom.
nuclear fission
핵분열 nuclear fission resulted in the development of atomic bombs which were dropped in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
perception
인식
My perception of the meeting was very different than yours.
threshold
문지방, 입구, 발단
I have a high threshold for pain.
tragedy
비극
The death of their son was a tragedy that affected the entire neighborhood.
turbine
터빈
A turbine is a rotary engine that extracts energy from a fluid flow.
uncontrolled
억제되지 않은
The son's spending was uncontrolled, and he had to file for bankruptcy.
waste
낭비하다
The students wasted the scratch paper by only using one side of it.
accrete
함께 커지다
In science when something accretes, it gradually increases by steady addition of smaller parts.
asteroid
소행성
Ceres was the first asteroid that was discovered; it is also the largest.
birth
낳다, 창조하다, 만들다
For years, I kept a notebook with ideas for birthing new inventions.
boundary
경계
The city boundaries are marked by the railroad tracks.
condense
응축하다, 압축하다
He had to condense his speech because the audience was losing interest.
debris
부스러기, 파편
There was a lot of debris near the construction site.
detection
발견
After the detection of a mole in his arm, the man became worried that it might be cancer.
inhibit
억제하다, 금하다
Her lack of confidence inhibited her from getting a better job.
magnetic field
자장(磁場)
Earth's magnetic field is approximately a magnetic dipole, with one pole near the north pole and the other near the south pole.
molecule
분자
Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom make up one water molecule.
predict
예언하다
Fortune tellers say they can predict the future, but they usually not right.
protoplanetary disk
원시행성 원반
Protoplanetary discs are rather cool.
protostar
원시성
A protostar is surrounded by a dense cocoon of gas and dust that blocks visible light.
rotate
회전하다
You have to rotate the handle 90 degrees in order to open the door.
solar system
태양계
The solar system fascinates even the youngest of children.
solidify
굳어지다, 응결하다
We solidified our plans to visit all the famous museums in the world.
speck
얼룩
The woman was obsessed about her house being clean and would not even tolerate a speck of dust.
spew
분출하다
Lava spewed out of the volcano.
strict
엄격한, 호된
The mother gave her son strict orders to be home by midnight.
vast
방대한, 광막한
Traveling on the vast ocean reminded him of the trip he had taken as a child.
annihilate
없애다
The atomic bomb almost annihilated the entire population.
attempt
시도
She made several attempts to get in touch with her but was unsuccessful.
clump
엉겨붙다
The plastic toys had melted in the sun and had clumped together.
comet
혜성
Halley's comet may have first been seen as far back as 240 B.C.
conjecture
추측하다
She conjectured as to why the student always wore the same clothes.
contend
주장하다
The victim contended that the two young boys were guilty.
derive
얻다, 이끌어내다
She derives pleasure from watching her grandchildren play.
discovery
발견
With the discovery of penicillin, many lives have been saved.
enthusiast
열성분자
He collected stamps from all over the world. He was a stamp colleting enthusiast.
entirely
완전히
I have to admit the accident was entirely my fault.
flurry
소란
A flurry of shopping took place the day after Thanksgiving.
interval
간격
She and her husband go on dates in regular intervals.
Northern Lights
북극광(北極光)
We saw the Northern Lights during our trip to Canada.
obstinately
완고하게, 고집세게
He obstinately presented his point even though no one agreed with him.
perceive
인식하다
All the members present perceived the situation differently and couldn't come to a decision.
pose
제기하다; 야기하다
Smoking poses a threat to our health.
rampant
만연하다
Looting was rampant after the fire.
speculation
투기; 추측
There has been widespread speculation that he plans to quit.
theorize
이론을 세우다
Albert Einstein first theorized about relativity.
unravel
풀어지다, 해결되다
The case started to unravel when they found the car.
aboriginal
원주민인, 토착인 aboriginal people of Australia make up about 2.5% of the population.
assertion
주장, 단언
He made the assertion that it would not rain tomorrow.
banish
추방하다
Romeo kills Tybalt, and he was banished from Verona.
boast
자랑하다
The little boy boasted about how many toys he had.
conceited
잘난체하는
He was so conceited that no one wanted to play with him.
delineate
윤곽을 그리다
You must delineate what you want in a prenuptial contract.
detect
발견하다, 탐지하다
During her routine check up, the doctors detected an abnormal heartbeat.
enamored
매혹되다, 사랑에 빠지다
I am not particularly enamored with the buildings in Europe.
espy
발견하다
The boy espied a whale in the ocean.
folklore
민담
Tangun is a Korean folklore.
grief-stricken
비탄에 빠진
When she learned her father had lost all of his money in the stock market, she was grief-stricken.
hemisphere
반구(半球)
The Earth is divided into the northern and southern hemisphere.
initiate
시작하다, 창시하다
After watching the man play basketball, she initiated a conversation with him.
legend
전설
The story of Robin Hood is a legend that most people was based on a real person.
Paleolithic
구석기시대의
The paleolithic Period is sometimes referred to as the Stone Age.
permeate
스며들다
The smell of vinegar permeated the entire room.
primeval
원시시대의 primeval fish live in the depths of the ocean.
reflection
숙고
On reflection, I made a mistake in marrying the first woman I met.
roam
떠돌다
The toddlers were free to roam all over the auditorium.
summon
호출하다
The principal summoned me to his office.
astronomer
천문학자
My uncle is an astronomer who works at night and sleeps during the day.
backup
예비의, 지원하는
We have a back up plan incase it rains.
blur
흐리게 하다
The distinction between art and graffiti has blurred in recent years.
caption
사진(그림)설명
Newspapers usually have captions below each picture.
cost
가격, 비용
We need to cut our costs for eating out.
daunt
약간 겁이나다
The thought of raising her children alone was daunting.
dazzling
눈부신, 현혹적인
The third grade class gave a dazzling ballet performance.
distortion
왜곡
The distortions of the details of her story made me realize that she really was not present at the site of the accident.
harrowing
몹시 화나는, 몹시 고통스런
Three gun men had entered the bank while we were there; it was a harrowing experience.
improperly
부적절하게
The tire was installed improperly which caused the accident.
maintenance
정비, 보수, 유지
Regular maintenance of your car is extremely important.
mar
훼손하다
Her face had been marred by the accident.
mishap
사고, 재난
She had a mishap with her car on her way to work.
preclude
불가능하게 하다, 막다
Breaking her arm precluded her from the tournament.
priceless
소중한, 값을 매길 수 없는
Watching the children laugh and enjoy themselves was priceless.
push back
후퇴시키다, 뒤로 밀어내다
They had to push back the date of the wedding because her fiance had been deployed to Iraq.
reverse
뒤집다, 역전시키다
The teacher reversed her decision and gave the students no homework for the holidays.
spiral
나선, 소용돌이모양
Bed springs are shaped like spiral shaped.
telescope
망원경
The telescope made the stars appear very close.
temporary
임시의
Her husband assured her that his phase of their lives was temporary; life would get better.
acquire
얻다
I acquired the right to fire anyone who brings down the company.
cameo
조연
Alfred Hitchcock made several cameo appearances in his movies.
concession
양보
We were able to sell our house on the concession that we paint the outside.
entrepreneur
기업가
Juliet was a young entrepreneur with big ideas.
eyesore
눈에 거슬리는 것
My stepmother regarded me as an eyesore.
household
가정용의
The science experiments were easy to do because they only required household items.
incur
초래하다
Her family did not have much money, so she incurred a lot of debt while attending university.
lull
소강상태, 일시적 고요함
During the holidays, the store was very busy, but now there is a lull.
opportunity
기회
The young girl had the opportunity to travel to Europe with her debate class.
preliminary
예비적인, 사전의
Before her surgery, the doctors wanted to run some preliminary tests.
prestige
명성, 위세
Her job as a researcher gave her a lot of prestige.
real estate
부동산
The real estate market in California skyrocketed within the last 7 years.
reality television show
실제 인물 TV 쇼
Reality television shows can be about anyone; they did one on a tennis professional.
recession
불경기
During the recession, the gas prices doubled.
renovate
수리하다
After many attempts at fixing the leak, the owner decided to renovate the building.
renovation
개혁, 혁신, 재단장
Renovations to the house were moving at a very slow pace; the family was quite upset at the contractors.
seemingly
외관상으로
She appears very composed and seemingly unaffected by the fire.
skyscraper
마천루
Because there is so much land in Texas, you do not see many skyscrapers.
stake
상금, 내기에 건 돈
The stakes for this race is high; the winner gets a trip around the world.
virtue
덕, 미덕
The doctor was a man of virtue.
additive
첨가제
The children preferred store bought cookies because of all the additives.
advent
출현, 도래
Life in American was transformed with the advent of automobiles.
climate
기후
When people grow old, they prefer to live in places where the climate is moderate.
convenient
편리한
Because both parents work, it is convenient for the family to eat fast food.
diminish
감소하다, 줄이다
The company's reputation has diminished over the years.
drawback
장애, 약점
One of the drawbacks of a city life is the pollution and congestion.
ensure
보증하다, 확보하다
After the shooting, the school took drastic measures to ensure the safety of its students.
marine
해양의, 바다의
The ocean and everything in it fascinated her; she ultimately decided to become a marine biologist.
minimize
최소화하다
Seatbelts minimize injuries from auto accidents.
modify
수정하다
When she discovered her son had diabetes, she had to modify his diet drastically.
obtain
획득하다, 입수하다
It was difficult to obtain a passport for her husband because he was foreign born.
optimal
최상의, 최적의
The weather was optimal for a tennis tournament--no winds, no rain and a temperature of 75 degrees.
pesticide
살충제
You need to wash apples carefully to remove all the pesticides.
preservative
방부제, 보존제
Parents today are feeding their children more organic foods because they do not contain preservatives.
preserve
보존하다
Refrigerators preserve food from spoiling.
promote
증진하다, 승진하다
Eating a healthy breakfast promotes good health.
resistance
반대, 반항
The principal faced a lot of resistance when he proposed a no-homework policy.
suitable
적합한
The mother realized she didn't have suitable clothes for the party.
trait
특징
Being rude is not a positive trait.
undermine
훼손하다
The father had no authority over his children because his wife constantly undermined his disciplining efforts.
capitalize on
이용하다
She capitalized on her good looks to get promoted in the company.
chemist
화학자
The chemist was always making new things; his laboratory was filled with bottles filled with different colored liquids.
concoct
섞다
Mark liked to concoct drinks using six different liquids.
confidently
자신 있게, 확신을 가지고
The little girl walked confidently across the stage and gave her piano performance.
convert
개종하다
She was Catholic, but she converted to Islam to marry her husband.
cosmetic
화장품
She had many allergies and could only use European cosmetics on her face.
devise
고안하다, 발명하다
When her daughter could not get married, the mother devised a plan to help her daughter find a husband.
disguise
변장하다
The king disguised himself as a beggar to find out what his followers really thought of him.
distributor
배급자, 분배자
She is a distributor for the Coca Cola company.
employee
피고용자
She is my former employee, and now she works for Microsoft.
follow suit
선례를 따르다
The republican candidate submitted all his tax returns; the citizens wondered if the other candidates would follow suit.
ingenious
독창적인, 재간이 있는
The children found an ingenious way to build a bridge without using any tools.
ingredient
성분, 재료
Because she lacked several ingredients, the cake did not turn out very good.
innovative
혁신적인, 창조적인
The child was quite innovative and did not require any toys to keep him busy; he could make things out of an empty box.
inquire
묻다
The professor inquired about my health because I was coughing in class.
knowledge
지식
Having lived in Asia for several years, he had a lot of knowledge about Chinese history.
makeover
수선, 변신
Most women like to receive free makeovers that are offered from cosmetic counters in department stores.
prior
이전의
With no prior experience in raising children, the couple adopted three siblings.
relocate
다시 배치하다, 주거를 옮기다
Our family relocated from California to Texas.
variation
변화, 변동
She made several variations to her famous chocolate chip cookies.
budding
신진의, 나타나기 시작한
She was a budding actress; all of her family members were impressed with her acting skills.
charity
자선
She gave up her lucrative career and now does a lot of charity work.
dyslexia
난독증(難讀症)
His dyslexia caused him to do poorly in school; he had a difficult time reading.
entity
존재, 실체
Although they are owned by the same person, they are essentially different entities.
essentially
본질적으로, 본래는
It's essentially a phone, but it has other capabilities.
expand
넓히다, 확장하다
After making a lot of money, he expanded his business overseas.
imprison
투옥하다
Many innocent citizens were imprisoned during the war.
lyric(s)
가사
Many children did not know the lyrics to the national anthem.
nonconformist
불순응자
Even as a child, she never liked to do what other children liked to do; she was always a nonconformist.
oversee
감독하다, 감시하다
As director of sales, she oversaw 30 different territories.
persevere
견디어내다, 끝까지 노력하다
Despite his hardships, he persevered and made it to Yale University.
rags-to-riches
가난뱅이에서 부자가 된
Her rags-to-riches story is an encouragement to all the single mothers.
restrictive
제한된, 한정적
People with diabetes have restrictive diets.
self-made
자수성가한
Todd grew up in the slums; he is a self-made millionaire.
startup
시동, 개시
Netflix is a startup company that succeeded.
submission
복종, 순종
She had a difficult time adjusting to the school because of their demand for strict submission to authority.
tremendous
거대한, 굉장한
The pastor was a tremendous support to the family during their trial.
unexpectedly
뜻밖에, 예상외로
Her husband unexpectedly left the party.
utilize
이용하
She utilized her negotiation skills to get the contract.
venture
모험적 사업, 모험
He was a risk taker and had lost a lot of his money on fruitless ventures he had invested in.
adversity
불운, 역경
Despite her adversity of not being able to speak the language, she was able to start her business and became very successful.
ambition
야망
Her ambition was to become an astronaut and travel to outer space.
concerted
합심한; 결연한
She has begun to make a concerted effort to find a job.
disciplinarian
규율이 엄한 사람
The father was strict, but the mother was the disciplinarian in the home; the children were more afraid of their mother than the father.
ghetto
빈민가, 고립된 지역
He grew up in the ghetto; it was a miracle that he ever survived.
handle
다루다
The lawyer did not handle the case very well; she should not have spoken to the judge that way.
influential
영향력이 있는
Her mother was very influential in her decision to become a doctor.
niche
딱 맞은 일
She was happy with her new job as a nurse; she had found her niche.
objectivity
객관성
The judge lost his objectivity in the case because of his relationship to the victim.
philanthropist
박애주의자, 자선가
The philanthropist made sure students who wanted to study had a chance to go to college.
poverty-stricken
가난에 찌든
After the father lost his job, the family was poverty-stricken.
rebellious
반항적, 반역적
As a child he was very rebellious and was punished quite often.
recite
암송하다, 읊다
The little girl walked around the house reciting her nursery rhymes.
reinvent
재발명하다
With the internet, communications has been reinvented.
rural
시골의
The rural farm life can be quite calming and quiet.
spell
(짧은) 기간
Before becoming a famous actor, he worked as a waiter for a spell.
stern
엄격한
The father was very stern and expected his children to obey him without arguing.
switch
바꾸다 switching your major too many times during college can really hinder you from graduating in a timely manner.
tax evasion
탈세
He cheated on his taxes for several years, and now the government is going after him for tax evasion.
unbiased
편견이 없는
Although the teacher had her favorites, she tried to remain unbiased.
backfire
역효과가 나다
His plan to steal his friend's girlfriend backfired.
blame
탓하다, 비난하다
The townspeople blamed the mayor for all their problems.
dichotomy
이분법
There is often a dichotomy between what politicians say and do.
effective
효과적인
The mother found an effective way of cleaning her kitchen.
garner
얻다, 모으다
The step mother was able to garner trust from the children very quickly; she was a very compassionate and understanding woman.
identifiable
알아볼 수 있는
She was badly burned in the fire, and her facial features were not identifiable.
inspire
고무하다, 영감을 주다
The book was written to inspire all artist to pursue their dreams.
instill
가르치다, 스며들다
The family decided to home school their children because they wanted to instill good moral values.
intuition
직관
Women have better intuition and know when there is something wrong with their children.
motivate
자극하다, 동기를 부여하다 motivating teenagers to do their homework and study hard is a challenge to most teachers.
oriented
…경향이 있는
She was very family oriented and got married as soon as she graduated from college.
procedure
과정
During a fire drill, it is very important to follow the correct procedures.
prompt
재빠른
They liked the restaurant because of the prompt service they receive.
resentment
분노, 분개
After his plan backfired, his friend had a lot of resentment towards him.
skeptical
회의적인
I was very skeptical of his professed faith, until I actually saw him serving the needs of the homeless.
status quo
(있는 그대로의) 현상
Most teenagers do not like to change; they like to keep the status quo.
subordinate
부하, 하급자
The general commanded complete submission from his subordinates.
task
직무, 과업, 일
As a mother, she had many tasks that needed attention each day.
teamwork
협동작업
Football and basketball requires teamwork, whereas tennis does not.
tense
긴장된
The meeting was very tense because the owner was going to announce who would be laid off.
black-and-white
단순한, 뚜렷한
It was difficult to make a decision because the situation was not clear; it was not black-and-white.
boycott
보이콧, 불매동맹
Many parents started a boycott against Disney when they found out it made movies that were not appropriate for young children.
child labor
어린이 노동
His company was found to have used child labor for their children's clothing line.
deem
생각하다, 간주하다
The committee deemed me worthy of receiving the scholarship.
dilemma
궁지, 진퇴양난
Cara faced a dilemma; she had to decide if she should pull the life support from her husband or continue to let him live on life support in a vegetative state.
disallow
허가하지 않다, 받아들이다
The teacher disallowed her paper because it was 10 days late.
engage
관여하다
She was tired and didn't want to engage in the conversation.
failure
실패(자)
He felt like a failure because he was 40 years old and didn't have a wife or a stable job.
generate
만들어내다
We may have to close that branch because it does not generate enough sales.
lay off
해고하다
The manager did not want to do it, but he was responsible for laying off 30 employees.
misguide
오도하다, 잘못 이끌다
The signs had misguided her, and she ended up in the woods.
moral
도덕(관념)
He had no morals, and it did not bother him that he was stealing money from his mother.
observer
관찰자, 방청자
He was not an active participant in the games; he was just an observer.
patronize
단골이 되다
She only patronizes the stores in Beverly Hills.
profit
이익, 이윤
During the month of December, he gives all of his profits to the needy people.
redundant
여분의, 남아도는
The husband hated to be redundant, but he had to repeat everything to his wife three times.
scruple(s)
양심의 가책
He has no scruples at all; he has no quilt about taking things home from his office.
shareholder
주주(株主)
The shareholders of the company decided to fire the CEO.
sneaker
운동화
Their son was so active that he wore out his sneakers every month.
unethical
비윤리적인
Her boss was an unethical man who did not mind using company funds for personal use.
acquisition
습득, 획득
His latest acquisition was a brand new car.
capitalism
자본주의자
After the breakup of the Soviet Union, it moved from communism to capitalism.
designate
지명하다
During the CEO's absence, Mark was designated to head the company.
enterprise
사업, 기업
His new business enterprise was a company that cleans sneakers for a very low fee.
equal
동등한
In his will, the father left equal shares of his estate to both his daughters.
extensive
광범한
The coupled did extensive renovations in their house this year.
feat
위업
Climbing Mt. Everest in his condition was no small feat.
harmful
해로운
The mother tried very hard to keep harmful substances locked up.
hostile
적대적인
We were happy to move away from our hostile neighbor.
incorporate
통합하다, 편입하다
The master plan incorporated ideas from the students and the teachers.
inflate
증가하다, 오르다
The newlywed were discouraged about buying a house because of inflating prices.
market share
시장점유율
The owner of the new hamburger business sought ways to increase his market share.
merger
합병하다, 통합하다
The merger between the two companies gave them more competitive power.
monopoly
독점, 전매
Most governments have laws to prevent companies from becoming a monopoly.
perceive
인식하다
All the members present perceived the situation differently and couldn't come to a decision.
prevent
예방하다
There is no way to prevent your car from getting dirty; you just need to clean it often.
reasonable
합리적인
He felt the price for the jacket was very reasonable so he purchased it.
seek
찾다, 추구하다
Mayor Thomson wanted to seek another term in office.
stimulate
자극하다, 흥분케 하다
Competition between students is good because it stimulates creativity.
strictly
엄격하게, 단연코
The party was strictly for newcomers.
asset
자산, 재산
The man decided to divide his assets equally between his children when he died.
code
암호, 언어
The children liked to speak to each other in a secret code.
corporation
법인, 유한회사
The corporation has many branches all over the world.
debt
빚
During college she had incurred a lot of debt.
declare
선언하다
After declaring his love for her, he got down on his knees and proposed.
difference
차이
The difference between the two education systems is that one focuses on the individuality of each child.
dissolution
해산, 붕괴, 소멸
As her symptoms got worse, we watched the dissolution of the patient's courage.
earning
소득, 수입
When she calculated her earnings for the year, she was surprised at how much she had made.
exist
존재하다
Many non profit organizations exist to serve the community.
extreme
극단적
The woman felt the punishment was too extreme and was very upset.
handshake
악수
In many countries a business deal is done through a handshake.
informal
비격식적인
The business dinner was very informal; everyone came in jeans.
liability
책임, 부담, 의무
After the hurricane, the insurance companies had huge liabilities to pay for the damages.
liable
책임지는, 책임있는
Most business form a corporation because they do not want to be personally liable.
obligate
책임을 지우다, 강요하다
Although she was not his daughter, he felt obligated to help pay for her college expenses.
obligation
의무; 채무
Family members carry out the obligations of their roles.
partnership
협력, 제휴
The two sisters formed a partnership when they started their craft business.
portion
일부, 몫
She was happy to pay her portion of the bill.
retain
간직하다, 보유하다
Tom tried to retian his heavyweight championship.
specify
열거하다, 상술하다
His mother never specifies what she needs; I always have to guess what she wants.
cognizant
알고 있는, 인식하고 있는
He was not cognizant of the fact that his wife had invited 50 people to their house.
concise
간략한
She enjoyed her professors lectures because they were concise and to the point.
confirm
확인하다
You need to confirm whether you want to attend the party or not.
confusion
혼동, 혼란
When the fire alarm rang, there was much confusion in the room.
effort
노력
She put a lot of effort into planning the party.
gesture
몸짓
After going to the dentist, she could not speak and only used gestures.
illegible
읽을 수 없는, 읽기 어려운
Students these days are not taught good handwriting skills; most of what they write are illegible.
incomplete
불완전한, 미완성인
The woman always felt incomplete because she never had children.
inefficiency
비능율
The inefficiency of the workers caused the company to lose a lot of money.
intention
의도, 목적
My intentions were not to harm the dog, but when I tried to bandage his leg, he ran away.
intercept
가로채다, 차단하다
Mary intercepted the mail her husband sent to his boss; she didn't want him to quit his job.
memo
메모
Office memos are no longer used; most people just send an email.
occur
일어나다
It never occurred to her to call her parents when her plane got delayed.
oral
구두의
She enjoys giving oral presentations.
outline
윤곽, 외형
The outline of the building cast a big shadow on the street.
plethora
과도, 과다
There was a plethora of self-help books published each year.
recipient
수신자, 받는 사람
The recipient of the award was overwhelmed and could not speak.
relevant
관련이 있는, 관계가 있는
Students learn faster when the material they are learning is relevant to their lives.
sift
엄밀히 조사하다, 체질하다
The fire fighters sifted through the debris.
summarize
요약하다
He tried to summarize the speech, but he had forgotten the main points.
accompany
동반하다, 따르다
There is a lot of stress that accompanies planning a wedding.
cite
인용하다
Taking final exams is cited by most college students as being the most stressful experience.
convey
전달하다, 나르다
He was never good with words; he could never convey what he was in his heart.
cue card
방송에서 큐를 주는 카드
His job was to hold the cue cards for the announcers during the news broadcast.
dull
무딘, 지루한
The lecture was so dull, the students just walked out of class.
duration
기간
Please refrain from smoking during the duration of the tour.
elicit
끌어내다, 도출하다
The speaker tried to elicit responses from the audience, but they all stared back with blank faces.
engaging
마음을 끄는, 매력있는
The speakers presentation was not engaging at all; everyone in the audience was moving around in their chairs.
guideline
지침
The teacher did not have specific guidelines for the students to follow which caused some students to be very confused.
intimidate
위협하다 intimidating his classmates was one way in which the boy felt some sense of self confidence.
market
시장에서 팔다, 판매하다
When you market a product, you advertise to let consumers know about it.
nerve-wracking
골치 아픈, 마음이 떨리는
Giving a speech in front of thousands of people is a nerve-wracking experience.
pertinent
관련이 있는, 관계가 있는
His presentation was very informative because it was filled with only pertinent information.
quantity
양(量)
The store did not have the exact quantity of items that I needed.
seminar
세미나, 학술모임
I attended a seminar which taught me how to be a better teacher.
tedious
지루한
Defining 1600 vocabulary words can be a tedious job.
undivided
온전한
Whenever her child talked to her, the mother always gave her undivided attention.
unrehearsed
사전연습하지 않은
You could tell the speech was unrehearsed because he kept making mistakes.
visual aids
시각자료
Little children learn better if there are visual aids.
wrought
만든
The stores online sales was wrought with many problems.
convince
확신시키다, 수긍케 하다
I tried to convince my mother to allow me to marry the prisoner.
dialogue
대화
I had a dialogue with my teacher because of my scholarship.
distraction
분심(分心), 정신이 흩으러짐
Due to the distractions from the street below, the boy could not fall asleep.
exert
쓰다, 행사하다
The doctors warned her to stay in bed and not exert too much energy.
exhibit
전시하다
The museum will exhibit the artifacts all through the month of June.
face-to-face
얼구을 마주하고, 면대면
She liked communicating through email, but she always preferred talking to her children face-to-face.
figure
사람, 인물
John F. Kennedy is a very important political figure.
hinder
방해하다, 저지하다
Not having a college degree hindered her from getting a job as a teacher.
imperative
필수적인
It was imperative that she find a husband soon, if she wanted to have children.
insult
모욕
He was more upset because the insult was directed at his mother.
key
중요한, 관건인
The key factor to her success was that she worked very hard and never gave up.
misgiving
의심, 불안
After getting married, she had many misgivings.
negotiation
교섭, 협상
His job required him to make many negotiations with international companies.
one-way
일방적
She never knew what he was thinking because their conversations were always one-way; he never said more than three words.
respect
존경하다, 존경
He wanted to be respected by his employees, but what he didn't realize was that respect is something you have to earn.
respectable
존경할 만한
Martin Luther King Jr. was a respectable figure that relentless fought for civil rights.
smoothly
매끄럽게, 순조롭게
After all her planning, the bride prayed that her wedding would go smoothly.
two-way
두 길의, 상호적인
Marriage she realized was a two-way street.
underling
직급이 낮은 사람, 졸자
When speaking to teenagers, it is important to give them respect and not make them feel like underlings.
wander
봥황하다, 돌아다니다
After losing his job, he wandered through the streets trying to figure out why he was laid off.
acute
예리한, 심각한
Lack of motivation in students was acute in poor neighborhoods.
antiquity
고대, 옛
In antiquity, the Roman civilization was powerful and lasted for hundreds of years.
brutality
잔혹한 행위, 만행
The brutality of the guards towards the prisoner was caught on tape.
city-state
도시국가
Rome and Athens were great city-states of the ancient world.
combat
싸우다, 전투하다
His main job as a police officer is to combat crime.
confession
고백
The criminal did not mean to make a confession, but it just happened naturally.
constant
지속적인
He could not sleep because of the constant noise from the apartment below.
decree
포고, 법령
There was a government decree banning all religious meetings.
defend
방어하다
It was the responsibility of the knights to defend the castle.
despot
독재자
The king was a despot, and his followers constantly lived in fear.
deter
방지하다, 단념시키다
The children were able to deter the stranger from kidnapping them by kicking and screaming.
elite
엘리트
The ruling elite is made up of the queen and her sons.
fugitive
도망자
After the prisoner escaped from prison, he became a fugitive.
hierarchy
계층제, 계급제
He rose quickly through the company hierarchy to become the CEO.
internal
내부적, 내적
The current president is more focused on internal affairs than foreign policy.
notoriously
악명높게
San Francisco is notoriously known for its cold summers.
refrain
삼가다, 그만두다
The father refrained from smoking inside the house.
remunerate
보상하다, 보답하다
The gardener was poorly remunerated for his work.
suspicion
혐의, 의심
The employer treated her with suspicion after he found out her past.
swell
부어오르다
The union membership swelled this month when 100 new employees joined.
analysis
분석, 해석
I was interested in the teacher's analyses of the situation.
attain
달성하다. 이루다
When he attained his doctorate, he felt he had accomplished all his dreams.
capable
능력이 있는
She was very capable of finding her way around town.
compensation
보상, 대가
My compensation for doing this work was only $40.
compensation package
보상, 봉급 꾸러미
His compensation package included housing, tuition for his children's education and two round trip tickets back home for the entire family.
evaluation
평가
Her yearly evaluation was very positive, so she got a big raise.
free will
자유의지
People in communist countries do not have free will; they must obey what they are told to do.
human resources
인적자원
Large companies have many programs to encourage and retain their human resources.
mobility
기동력
After the stroke, she lost mobility in both her legs.
objective
객관적
The teacher had her favorites and could never be objective when it came to resolving disputes.
payroll
임금대장, 임금지급명부
After working as a temporary employee, they finally put me on the payroll.
personnel
인원, 직원
The human resources department of a company deals with hiring the personnel.
promotion
승진
Getting a promotion in his company enabled the young couple to purchase a house.
recruitment
채용, 신규모집
She was responsible for the recruitment of cast members for the new musical production.
reward
상, 보상
The rewards of teaching far outweigh the negatives.
screen
심사하다, 가려내다
Most companies screen their employees for drug abuse.
strength
장점
His strength is that he gets along with everyone.
strive
노력하다
The parents encouraged their children to always strive for perfection.
undergo
거기다, 겪다
The store had undergone several renovations after the fire.
weakness
약점
His weakness is that he can not focus very well.
advertisement
광고
The advertisement for a hamburger made her hungry so she went to McDonalds.
billboard
광고판 billboards in recent years have become very high tech.
brand loyalty
상표 충성도
Joe has brand loyalty to Proctor and Gamble and will only purchase their products.
competition
경쟁
The competition in the auto industry includes several different countries.
constantly
지속덕으로
She is constantly on the computer.
entice
유혹하다, 꾀다
The company enticed her to take the job by offering her a promotion within two years.
estimate
추산하다, 추정하다
It is estimated that over 98% of people in Korea are literate.
industry
산업
In order to increase the city's revenue, they need to attract more industry.
inefficient
비능률적인
Your way of doing the job is inefficient because it requires too many steps.
likelihood
있음직함, 가능성
There was no likelihood that she will ever walk again; she broke both legs in the accident.
memorable
기억할 만한
The family took some memorable vacations in Asia.
positive
긍정적
Her positive outlook on life really encourages the people around her.
reinforce
강화하다, 보강하다
It is important to use math flash cards to reinforce the concepts the students are learning in class.
respond
반응하다, 답하다
The police did not respond in the way she expected them to; they were very helpful.
strategically
전략적으로
In supermarkets, candy is strategically placed where children can see them.
switch
바꾸다 switching your major too many times during college can really hinder you from graduating in a timely manner.
target
목표, 표적
The target population for the product is women in their 50s.
trial
시험, 실험
He gave the motorcycle a trial run around the race track.
unavoidable
피할 수 없는
The accident was unavoidable; it was a two lane street, and there was no where to turn.
waste
낭비하다
The students wasted the scratch paper by only using one side of it.
alternatively
대안으로, 양자택일로
We could stay home tonight, or alternatively we can go to the new Italian restaurant.
arena
경기장
The sports arena was very large and could hold 5,000 people.
bear market
약세시장
If you invest because you intend to hold onto the stocks for a long time, a bear market is the perfect time to buy stocks because of falling prices.
bid
(내기에) 걸다, 입찰하다
We bid on the horse at the auction, but we did not win.
brokerage firm
주식중개회사
She always invested through a brokerage firm, but she has decided to do her own investing.
bull market
상승시세, 강세시장
Bull markets can happen when an economy is recovering, and people become more hopeful.
contact
접촉하다
I contacted all the investors by email.
designated
지정된
Each member of his family has a designated place at the dinner table.
dividend
배당금
She chose to reinvest her dividends back into stocks.
downward
아래쪽으로, 하향하여
After several years of increase prices in real estate, the prices are finally going downward.
investor
투자자
Seven investors pulled their money together and built a new mall in the middle of town.
match
짝을 맞추다
The hospital tried to match the patient with the correct donor.
naturally
자연히, 저절로
Since the mother did not have a relationship with the children, they naturally wanted to live with the father after the divorce.
optimistic
낙천적, 낙관적
Even after the divorce, the father remains optimistic that he can do a good job of raising his children alone.
outbid
더 많은 금액을 걸다
We were outbid by two teenagers who had inherited a lot of money from their parents.
paw
(짐승의) 발
The dog licked his paws after stepping in much.
solely
오직, 홀로
After the divorce, the father was solely responsible for raising his children.
specific
구체적, 특정한
The specific type of chocolate he likes is only found in Europe.
stock
주식
She bought stock in Disney.
supply and demand
공급과 수요
The demand for diamonds is much higher than their supply, so by the law of supply and demand, the price of diamonds is very high.
advocate
지지하다, 주장하다 advocating for the homeless was a passion for the new governor.
bribe
뇌물
It was impossible to get the contract without giving them a bribe.
circulation
순환, 발행부수
The town newspaper's circulation never increased because no one moved in or moved out of town.
definite
명확함, 확정된
It was difficult to make definite plans because of his travel schedule.
favorably
호의적으로
He was an exceptional student with good moral values, and his professors always looked favorably on him.
financial district
금융가, 금융지역
My father works in the financial district and never takes his car because it's so congested there.
fundamental
기본적인, 기초적인
The fundamental difference between the two education philosophies is that one believes in allowing the child to dictate what he wants to learn.
indices
지수 (index의 복수)
The economic indices published in the magazine indicated that the economy was improving.
laissez-faire
불간섭주의, 자유방임주위
Many people were drawn to that country because of the laissez-faire form of government.
logical
논리적
The man was very logical and did not like to have discussions with people who were emotional.
net worth
순자산(純資産)
The author's net worth is valued at over 50 million dollars.
newsstand
(신문)가판대
She bought the morning paper from the newsstand right outside the subway station.
philosophy
철학
His philosophy in life is to do what you can and leave the rest to God.
practice
실천하다
After his friend died from drinking too much, he always practices moderation when he drinks.
readership
독자(수)
After new management took over the magazine, the readership increased 50%.
rely
의존하다
After the birth of her child, she relied heavily on her mother for support.
source
출처, 근거
Tests did not show the source of the problem; the doctors were very baffled.
tip
정보;비결;힌트
The professor gave the students a few useful tips regarding exam preparation.
trusted
믿었던
His trusted friend of 30 years betrayed him.
upfront
선불의, 선행투자의
Before we can purchase the building, we need to pay them two million dollars upfront.
affect
영향을 주다
Her lack of a college degree started to affect her self-esteem.
aside
한켠으로, 옆으로
After she took the turkey out of the oven, she set it aside for it to cool.
assess
평가하다 assessing the situation correctly was crucial in order for the company to become successful.
assign
할당하다, 배당하다
The mother assigned different household chores to her children.
barter
물물교환
Some tribes in Africa do not use money but use a system of barter.
borrow
빌리다, 꾸다
My sister wanted to borrow my favorite dress.
coincidence
우연의 일치
It was no coincidence that you did well on your exam; it was through your hard work and determination that you were able to receive such a good grade.
commodity
상품, 물품; 원자재
Money, gold, silver, wheat, corn are all important commodities.
comparison
비교
The comparison of the long term costs is what helped them make their decision.
confidence
자신 있게, 확신을 가지고
She lacked confidence to run for president.
energy-efficient
에너지 효율이 좋은
The sales person encouraged her to purchase an energy-efficient refrigerator even though it was a little more expensive.
exchange
교환
In exchange for my cleaning services, the owner of the house gives me free legal advice.
fluctuation
변동, 오르내림, 파동
There are often fluctuations in the oil price due to the war in the Middle East.
inconvenience
불편
When her car broke down, it was an inconvenience for her to get to work by public transportation.
increasingly
점점 더, 더욱 더
It is increasingly becoming common for men to not wear ties in the work place.
inflation
통화팽창, 인플레이션
Gas prices had become very expensive due to inflation.
lending
꾸어주다, 빌려주다
I didn't trust him, and I knew lending him money was a not a very wise decision.
merely
단순히, 단지
The school had to shut down because they merely required the students to just show up for class to receive a diploma; none of the students learned anything.
moldy
곰팡이가 핀
After sitting on the counter for a month, the bread became moldy.
retrieve
되찾다, 회수하다
After her computer crashed, there was no way to retrieve the information from the hard drive.
tangible
유형의; 만져서 알 수 있는
The police had no tangible evidence against the suspect; it was only a suspicion.
value
평가하다, 가치를 두다
Most people do not truly value the work of a woman in the home.
vault
금고
The bank keeps their money in a vault.
virtually
거의, 사실상
With his wealth, he could virtually purchase anything he wanted to.
worth
가치가 있는
How much do you think that artifact is worth?
affirmation
확인, 단언
Even though her father never showed it, his paying for her education was affirmation that he really cared about her education.
albatross
신천옹
When they were stranded on the island, there was nothing to eat except the albatrosses.
alter
고쳐서 만들다, 변경하다
Her pants were too big so she had to get them altered.
cherish
소중히 하다, 품다
As an adult, he cherished all the memories of the family's vacations at the beach.
coincide
동시에 일어나다
A uniform policy was implemented at the school coinciding with the new principal starting his job.
culminate
최고조에 달하다
All his years of studies and hard work culminated in him becoming a successful surgeon.
deeply
몹씨
She was deeply moved by the heroic acts of the fire fighters.
grant
허가하다, 주다
The father granted permission for his daughter to marry the soldier.
groove
홈
Windows slide on metal grooves to open and close.
indicate
나타내다; 가리키다
Our survey indicates that people worry about the economy the most.
indigenous
토착의, 원래의
The indigenous people of Australia are called Maori.
intricate
정교한
The intricate designs on the artifact made the archeologist believe that the who made it were highly intelligent.
misbehave
못된 짓을 하다
Children tend to misbehave when there is no strict boundaries.
pinnacle
첨탑
The pinnacle of his career was becoming president of a Fortune 500 company.
puncture
구멍나다, 빵구가 나다
He punctured his tires while driving through the construction site.
reestablish
재건하다, 회복하다
Although the child was given up for adoption as an infant, reestablishing a relationship with him was not difficult.
renew
갱신하다
After 25 years of marriage, the couple renewed their vows at a small ceremony in Hawaii.
resurgence
재기, 부활
The resurgence of the economy is always a good sign.
rite of passage
통과의례
Going to the prom is a rite of passage for many teenagers.
undermine
훼손하다
The father had no authority over his children because his wife constantly undermined his disciplining efforts.
alternative
대안;대체
She suggested an alternative plan.
associate
연상시키다, 관련짓다
Most people associate his bad behavior to his bad childhood.
attest
증명하다
My neighbor can attest to the fact I was home during the evening.
cheaply
값싸게, 싸구려로
He doesn’t' buy his clothes from that store, because they are cheaply made.
cochineal
코치닐 염료
Many companies do not use artificial dyes anymore, they use cochineal dye which is produced from a type of insect.
complicated
복잡한, 어려운
The test was very complicated, and I don't think I did very well.
crush
으깨다
She crushed the peppers before putting it into her soup.
determine
결심하다, 결심시키다
She was very determined to succeed.
dye
물감, 염료
She used several dyes of red, yellow and purple to decorate her blanket.
extract
뽑아내다, 끌어내다 extracting the details of the case from the judge was very difficult.
hue
색조, 빛깔
She painted her room in hues of red.
impurity
불순, 불결
The impurities of the mineral made it inappropriate for it to be made into a ring.
mollusk
연체동물
When they visit the sea, they like to eat fresh mollusks.
outfit
공급하다
There was enough fabric to outfit the entire team.
pigment
안료, 색체
The dog's fur has a naturally pink pigment.
portrait
초상화
The father commissioned an artist to paint the family portrait.
readily
쉽게, 쾌히
Some children will readily follow strangers who entice them with candy.
royalty
왕족
She had married into royalty; her husband is next in line to the throne.
scarce
희귀한, 드문
Food was scarce during war, so they mainly ate potato soup.
system
체계
The school system did not foster competition, but instead it fostered individual talents.
accidentally
우연히
She accidentally spilled all her soda in the car.
backbone
척추, 중심
He was the backbone of the entire project; it would not have been possible without him.
dampness
습기, 축축함
They turned on the heater because of the dampness in the room.
ease
완화하다 ;덜어주다
Warming may ease extreme environmental conditions, expanding the production frontier.
empress
황후
The empress of China discovered the silkworm.
evidence
증명하다
Her superior intelligence was evidenced by her getting a full scholarship to Stanford University.
fabric
천, 옷감
She was choosy about the type of fabric she used for her wedding gowns.
forbid (과거분사forbidden)
금지하다
The children were forbidden from going into the forest without adult supervision.
infer
추론하다, 추리하다
I infer from the way you are walking, that you have good news.
insert
끼워넣다
They had to insert an flyer in every newspaper by hand.
insulation
절연
During the winter months, you need to wear thick jackets for insulation.
pinpoint
정확하게 지적하다
Her symptoms were so general, it was difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of her pain.
possibility
가능성
The possibilities of the new machine were endless.
pulleys
도르래 pulleys are used on construction sites to lift concrete slabs.
remnant
나머지, 잔여
You can see the remnants of the city's former glory in the architecture of the buildings.
ruin
폐허
When we visited Greece, we were able to see many of the ruins of ancient temples.
scarcity
부족, 결핍
The scarcity of food during the war caused many people to go hungry and die.
speculate
추측하다, 사색하다
I don't want to speculate, but I think the wife ran away.
spin (과거spun)
(실을) 잣다
Charlotte spun her web and caught many flies in it.
time-consuming
시간이 드는, 시간이 소요되는
Writing out each invitation by hand was very time-consuming.
absorb
흡수하다
The flowers absorbed all the water in the vase.
attention
주의
The little girl raised her hand to get the teacher's attention.
brilliant
뛰어난
He had a brilliant mind, but he did not have very good social skills.
commence
시작하다, 창시하다
The Friday night meetings always commences at 8:00 pm.
consistent
일관된
The number one rule in disciplining your children is that you must be consistent.
craftsmanship
솜씨
The queen was impressed by the craftsmanship of the bamboo furniture.
demonstrate
해보이다, 설명하다
The sales representative demonstrated how to use the remote controls.
device
도구
No one knew how to work the device because there was no switch to turn it off or on.
discipline
기강; 규율
One of the teacher’s jobs is to teach her students discipline.
extremely
극단적으로
I was extremely tired because I worked until 3 in the morning.
freehand
자유재량
The artist did a freehand drawing of the Statue of Liberty.
impression
인상
He was taught that first impressions are very important, so he always makes sure he is friendly to everyone he meets.
naught
영, 제로, 없음
All his hard work in preparing the meals was for naught because the party was cancelled.
pulleys
도르래 pulleys are used on construction sites to lift concrete slabs.
replication
사본, 복사
The picture of the ship was the exact replication of the Titanic.
simplistic
극단적으로 단순화한
The politicians took a very simplistic view of the war.
speedily
재빠르게
The problem was resolved speedily.
spiritual
영적인
Rose considered her self to be a very spiritual person because she mediated every morning.
stamp
날인하다
When you enter a new country, they usually stamp your passport.
storage
저장, 저장고
She put all the baby clothes in storage because she was planning on having more children.
ability
능력
The ambassador had the ability to make everyone feel comfortable.
acclaim
환호, 갈채
Sam received great acclaim for winning the spelling bee.
accurately
정확하게
He was not able to accurately describe the suspect.
canvas
캔버스(화폭)
The artists liked to paint on large canvases because he liked to paint objects that were life-size.
depict
그리다, 묘사하다
The artist depicted the Grand Canyon in bright colors.
depth
깊이
What is the depth of the cupboard?
display
전시하다, 진열하다
The stores displayed Christmas decorations in their windows.
distorted
비뚤어진, 왜곡된
She had a distorted understanding of a marriage because she grew up without a father.
divergence
분기, 일탈
The divergence between the incomes of the rich and the poor countries seems to be increasing.
dominate
지배하다, 우위를 차지하다
Mercy High School's football team dominated the football league; they won every game.
erratic
산만한
The mother was very annoyed because of her son's erratic schedule.
flaw
결점
She had many flaws, but her husband loved her nonetheless.
genre
장르
Poetry, fiction and nonfiction are some of the genres we will read this year in English class.
identify
확인하다
After looking through the pictures, she was able to identify the man who stole her purse.
noteworthy
주목할 만한
He gave a noteworthy speech about the need to help the poor.
permissible
허용되는, 관용적인
Her parents were very permissible and allowed their daughter to make all decisions independently even though she was only 12 years old.
remarkable
놀랄 만한, 놀라운, 주목할 만한
Cleopatra was known for her remarkable beauty and charismatic personality.
subjective
주관적인
The teacher does not grade fairly because everything seems to be subjective.
unstructured
체계가 없는
The nursery was unstructured, and children were running around everywhere.
vivid
생생한
The vivid colors of the painting made the room come alive.
abandon
버리다
The home was abandoned after the hurricane had damaged it beyond repair.
abundant
풍부한
Food is abundant in most developed countries.
barter
물물교환
Some tribes in Africa do not use money but use a system of barter.
beneficial
유익한, 이로운
Mark realized playing and not doing his homework was not beneficial to his academic success.
cultivate
경작하다
The farmers mostly cultivate wheat and barley.
distinction
구별, 차이, 우수함
There was a distinction in the children that were breast fed versus children that were formula fed.
establishment
설립, 확립
The establishment of the new theater took five years.
extravagant
사치스런, 터무니없는
He gives extravagant gifts to all his friends.
impetus
동력, 촉진제
The movie based on a true story was an impetus for the students to study harder.
irrigation
관계, 물 끌어들이기
The ancient Egyptians had developed an irrigation system using water from the Nile river.
manage
관리하다
He had to manage 50 people who worked under him.
metropolitan
대도시
Dallas and the Fort Worth area is a major metropolitan.
nearby
근처의, 주변의
We walked to a nearby restaurant.
Neolithic
신석기시대의
The neolithic period is commonly thought to have begun c9000?8000 b.c. in the Middle East.
overtake
따라잡다, 추월하다
Our international sales has overtake our domestic sales.
precious
귀중한
She had lost her wedding ring which was very precious to her.
privilege
특권, 특전
When the children do not obey their parents, they lose their privilege of watching TV.
specialize
전문화하다, 특수화하다
The company specializes in manufacturing small toys.
thrive
번성하다, 번창하다
The children thrived because of the country lifestyle.
ultimately
궁극적으로
She couldn't decide between attending Harvard or Stanford university, but ultimately decided on Stanford because of its location in California.
accumulate
축적하다, 모으다
After traveling around the world for 20 years, he had accumulated more than 1,000 souvenirs.
allure
꾀하다, 유인하다
She was allured by the hope of getting rich very quickly.
approach
접근하다; 다가오다
As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left.
archeologist
고고학자
The archeologist spent all his time digging up artifacts from the site.
bask
즐기다, 불을 쪼이다
Victorious and still basking in the glow of winning, the Canadian team continued to win three more trophies.
chisel
끌어내다, 도출하다
I use a chisel to carve the stone.
concede
인정하다
After 90% of the votes were in, he conceded defeat and congratulated the winner.
denote
나타내다, 표시하다
The high quality of the water denotes the effectiveness of the water purification system.
enduring
영구적인
Treasure Island is a novel of enduring interest.
fade
(빛이) 바래다
The picture will fade if you leave it in the sun too long.
figurine
His mother liked to collect glass figurines of angels.
lithe
유연한
Ballerina dancers are very lithe.
mallet
작은 망치
He used a mallet to shape the metal into a shape of an apple.
perfect
완성하다
She had perfected the recipe and entered her cake in a contest.
precisely
정확하게
The wedding started precisely at 11:00 o'clock.
refine
정제하다, 더 낫게 하다
The sculpture looked very good, but his professor asked him to refine the facial features.
revive
되살리다, 재개하다, 되살아나다
Unless new plays are given a chance today, there will be nothing to revive in the future.
sculpture
조각
The sculpture was made of stone, and it looked exactly like the king.
slab
슬라브
The roads were blocked because trucks were moving concrete slabs for the new highway.
stubby
뭉뚝한
She had very stubby fingers, and everyone worried if she would ever get married.
basilica
(옛 로마의) 공회당
The Roman basilicas were usually located in the center of the Roman town.
breathtaking
숨막히는, 놀랄만한
The views of the beach from the hotel room was breathtaking.
depiction
묘사, 서술
The depiction of the mother in the movie was very favorable.
discard
버리다
The bottle should be discarded once you finish all the medicine.
escalate
확대되다, 점증하다
The argument between the two school teams escalated into a fight on the field.
gap
차이, 격차
The gaps in his education was due to the fact that he attended school in five different countries.
hint
힌트
There was a hint of alcohol on his breath.
image
상, 모습
The image on the picture was hard to see because water had spilled on it.
lavish
아낌없는, 풍부한
The lavish decorations in her house reminded him of a castle he had once visited.
mainly
주로
She owns several homes, but mainly lives in her house in New York.
maximize
극대화하다
We have to maximize our time here, so lets visit all the famous sites.
medieval times
중세시대
During the medieval times, jousting was very common.
mirror image
꼭 닮은
He is a mirror image of his father. They look identical.
regal
제왕의
They put the regal crown on the little boy's head.
revitalize
소생시키다, 부흥하다
When they built that new mall, it really revitalized the city.
shard
유리나 도기의 파편
Please be careful, there are shards of glass everywhere.
slight
근소한, 약간의
The baby had a slight cold so the mother stayed home with him all day.
stark
완전한, 꾸밈없는
Her life now is in stark contrast to her life before she had the baby.
villa
별장
He owned several villas in Italy and in Switzerland.
well-to-do
유복한, 부자인
Her family is very well-to-do so she never has to work.
accomplishment
성취하다
It was a big accomplishment for Jody to walk up the stairs by himself.
admiration
감탄, 찬탄
I have great admiration for the pianist not because of her talents, but because of her generosity.
adoration
동경, 사모, 숭배
Marilyn Monroe was so beautiful that she was the adoration of many.
affection
애정, 호의
The nurse felt affection for the children in the orphanage.
attire
옷치장
The invitation did not specify the attire for the party, so she didn't know what to wear.
baroque
바로크
Claudio Monteverdi, Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel, and Johann Sebastian Bach are musicians associated with baroque music.
behalf
이익, ('대신하여'의 표현에 씀)
On behalf of the family, I would like to thank everyone for coming to the party tonight.
capture
사로잡다, 매료시키다
After winning the medal, the ice skater skated around the rink capturing the hearts of the American people.
commemorate
기념하다
There was a parade to commemorate the independence of the country.
decline
쇠퇴
You can see the decline in the education standards because students no longer can recite their multiplication facts.
devotion
헌신하다, 주다
Her devotion to her children was evidenced by her sacrificing her career to home school them.
discernible
인식할 수 있는
The faces were not discernible because the chemicals had smudge the pictures.
dominance
우세, 우월
Computer companies have made a lot of money by the dominance of home computers.
express
표현하다
I am very thankful for all that you have done for me, and I cannot fully express my gratitude in words.
immortalize
불멸하게 하다, 영원성을 주다
At the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, stars are immortalized by placing their hand and foot prints into the cement in front of the theater.
predominately
두드러지게
This neighborhood is predominately comprised ethnic minorities.
reappear
다시 나타나다
The bird disappeared into the clouds and then quickly reappeared.
revitalization
재활성화 revitalization of the community commenced with the building of the new mall.
rococo
로코코 rococo style rooms were designed with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, ornamental mirrors, and tapestry complementing the architecture.
sincere
성실한
She felt regret for her actions and gave each child a sincere apology.
avoidance
회피
His avoidance of his girlfriend only aggravated the already tense situation.
blossom
꽃피다
Sarah blossomed into a very beautiful young lady.
chant
노래부르다
The crowd was chanting the names of their team.
coherent
시종일관한, 분명한
After the surgery, he was not very coherent because the anesthesia had not worn off yet.
discordant
부조화한
The discordant meeting ended without any resolutions.
dissonance
불협화음
I do not like the dissonance in rock music.
explore
조사하다, 탐험하다
When the children found the cave, they explored it.
expound
설명하다
The speaker expounded on all the problems of the company.
finale
피날레
After the finale, the audience gave a 10 minute standing ovation.
foreshadow
예시하다, 전조를 보이다
His academic struggles in his early grades foreshadowed his lack of success.
multi-faceted
다방면에 걸친
Samsung is a multi-faceted business offering several different services.
predictability
예측가능성
Although his job is not very challenging, he likes the predictability that it provides.
prolifically
다산의, 다작의
Dr. Seuss prolifically wrote children's stories.
realignment
재편성, 재조정
There was a realignment of power in the organization, and now a committee oversees all the day to day operations.
roughly
대강, 대개 roughly 60% of the students from this school will graduate and go to college.
shift
바꾸다
The truck driver shifted his gears.
subsequent
그 후의
You will have to pay $50 this first year and then $30 in the subsequent years.
subtype
아류형(亞流型)
Sparrow and Eagle are subtypes of the bird category.
undisputed
이론의 여지가 없는
Muhammad Ali is the undisputed best boxer in the world.
unfinished
미완성인
His story was unfinished because he could not find an ending to it.
ancestor
조상
His ancestors came to America on the Mayflower.
combine
결합시키다
If you purchase more than one item online, I will combine the shipping price.
composition
작곡, 작문
There are over 1000 known compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach.
decrease
줄어들다
The decreases in family size is due to the high cost of living in the city.
framework
얼개, 구조
The framework for our project is described in this report.
gut
창자
In some countries, people eat pig guts.
improvement
개량, 개선
In America, many homeowners make improvements to their home by themselves.
incredible
믿을 수 없는
The incredible cake was made by a 10 year old.
indispensability
필요불가결성
He gave his assistant a 40% raise because of her indispensability.
influence
영향
It is a challenge to protect our children from the many negative influences they are exposed to each day.
likely
있을 법한
It is highly likely that I will be able to make it to the party.
particularly
특별히
I don't like eggs, particularly the brown eggs.
pluck
뽑다
She plucked the feathers off the dead chicken.
popularity
인기, 평판
The popularity of the new Lego toys with children was phenomenal.
purpose
목적
The purpose of this meeting is to determine the products we will sell during the holiday season.
quill
(큰) 깃(羽)
The quills of a porcupine protect it from predators.
renowned
유명한
Many renowned Korean socialites and celebrities have Cyworld accounts.
serve
받들다
He served the king as his legal advisor.
undeniable
거부할 수 없는
When you are wealthy, it is an undeniable truth that you can buy happiness to a certain degree.
undergo
거기다, 겪다
The store had undergone several renovations after the fire.
brass
금관악기
The trumpet and tuba are both brass instruments.
chorus
코러스, 합창단
The children's chorus traveled throughout Europe singing at different cathedrals.
component
구성요소
An integral component of the automobile is the engine.
conductor
지휘자
The conductor told the musicians how he wanted them to play.
core
핵심
The core of the problem is that he is very lazy and does not like to work hard.
eminent
저명한, 뛰어난
She is eminent in the field of biology.
enhance
강화하다; …을 높이다
Improving democracy is about enhancing the oppotunities for local communities to make their own decisions
estate
소유지, 재산
It's a typical country estate with a large house for the owner, farm buildings and estate workers' houses.
fashionable
최신유행의
Her clothes are always fashionable.
fulfill
이행하다
He fulfilled his contract by completing 50 service hours.
model
본따르다
The new museum was modeled after the baroque buildings in Europe.
patronage
후원, 단골
The queen's patronage of the museum was important for its survival.
percussion
타악기 percussion instruments include drums, cymbals, castanets, and bells.
permanent
영구적인, 영원한
The mother was worried because her daughter's permanent teeth have not come in yet.
popularization
유명하게 만들다
The popularization of digital cameras have made the 35 mm film almost obsolete.
pure
순수한
She had a pure heart and never said a negative remark about anyone.
solidify
굳어지다, 응결하다
We solidified our plans to visit all the famous museums in the world.
trace
추적하다
The illegal funds were traced back the Asia.
typically
전형적으로
Mary, in her typically frank fashion, told Jim that he was being rude.
woodwind
목관악기 woodwind instruments use vibrating air to produce many different musical sounds.
blues
블루스 blues music is very popular in New Orleans.
brief
간단한, 대략
Our meeting was very brief, it only lasted 30 minutes.
distinguished
저명한, 뛰어난
He was a very distinguished gentleman who's uncle was the king of Norway.
diverse
다양한
San Francisco has a very diverse ethnic population.
emotive
감정적인,
Child abuse is a highly emotive issue.
encompass
포함하다
This is a home medical reference book encompassing remedies for most common health problems.
etymologist
어원학자
She is an etymologist and is fascinated by the new words being developed in the computer world.
exodus
이동, 이주
The exodus of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land took 40 years.
fuse
녹이다, 용해하다
The conductor tried to fuse together rock and classical music without much success.
improvisation
즉석에서 하기
Jazz musicians rarely use music; most of their performances are improvisations.
incorporate
통합하다, 편입하다
The master plan incorporated ideas from the students and the teachers.
induce
야기하다, 권유하다
Sleeping pills often induce long term side effects.
morph
모핑
She took a volunteer position at the radio station which morphed into a full time job.
offshoot
옆가지, 파생물
Gmail is an offshoot of Google.
pioneer
선구자
Florence Nightingale was a pioneer in hospital reform.
ragtime
래그타임 ragtime was developed by black musicians in North America in the early 1900s.
reluctant
내키지 않은
I was very reluctant to agree to the contract because it required me to travel extensively.
spawn
알을 낳다, 산란하다
The school shooting spawned a flurry of safety reforms for the city.
subservient
보조적인
The husband is subservient to his wife because he's afraid of her.
usher
불러들이다
The two countries agreed to discontinue fighting and ushered a new era of peace.
affinity
애호
Many middle aged Japanese women have feelings of affinity with Korean actors.
aspiring
대망을 품은
The aspiring actor worked at a restaurant to pay his bills.
consume
소비하다
Her work consumed most of her time and energy.
enable
가능케 하다
The grant from the foundation enabled her to start her home for pregnant teens.
festive
축제의, 즐거운
His birthday party was a festive occasion with lots of singing and dancing.
gain
얻다
She gained popularity after performing her song at Disney Land.
inform
알리다 informing the landlord about the noise outside the apartment did not solve the problem.
interaction
상호작용
There was not enough interaction between the parents and the children, and they eventually had nothing to say to each other.
intrusive
끼어드는
She loved her husband dearly, but she divorced him because of his intrusive mother.
magnitude
크기, 거대함, 중요성
He didn't realize the magnitude of his success until he could no longer to go restaurants without people asking him for his autograph.
playhouse
극장
We usually dress up to go to the playhouse.
playwright
극작가
Shakespeare was an English poet and a playwright.
premise
전제
The had started their discussion on the premise that women and men should receive equal pay.
ritualize
의례화하다
She didn't like it at first, but she later enjoyed the ritualized tea ceremony.
rude
무례한
He yelled at the waitress, and the owner asked him to leave the restaurant because of his rude behavior.
stroll
산책
The couple took a stroll on the beach.
supersede
대신하다, 대체하다
This high speed new computer superseded that old slow one.
sustain
유지하다
She could not sustain her relationship with her boyfriend and decided to break up.
troupe
흥행단
She belonged to a comedy troupe that traveled to 20 different countries where she realized language is a not a barrier to laughter.
virtuoso
거장, 대연주가
Yo-Yo Ma is a virtuoso that has entertained audiences around the world.
apostasy
배교, 배신
Her husband's religious convictions led her to apostasy and consequently denying the existence of any superior power.
atheist
무신론자
She is an atheist who finds no need to religion in her life.
climax
절정에 달하다
The climax of the game was when he made a touchdown with only two seconds to go.
confront
직면하다
The wife confronted her husband about his gambling problems.
controversy
논쟁
There was a lot of controversy over the candidate getting a $400 haircut.
detriment
상해, 손실
Singing lessons were a detriment to her formal education.
develop
개발하다
She developed a new way of making jelly.
eccentric
별난, 괴벽스런
The professors eccentric behavior amused his students.
emphasize
강조하다
The teacher emphasized the importance of doing homework every day.
eventually
결국
You have to remind him several times, but he eventually does his work.
gradual
점진적으로
The gradual decline of that community was caused by the greed of its leaders.
iconoclast
인습파괴자
Frank Lloyd Wright was an iconoclast who didn't agree with traditional building techniques.
polygamist
일부다처주의자
He is a polygamist with three wives and fifteen children.
prioritize
우선순위를 매기다
She prioritized her day by listing what she had to do.
rigidity
완고성
The rigidity of the rules discouraged her from participating in the games.
tragically
비극적으로
The play ended tragically when the two lovers committed suicide.
tunic
튜닉 tunics are still fashionable even after thousands of years.
unusual
비상한
His unusual behavior perplexed the teachers.
viewpoint
관점
His viewpoint on life was that you work hard, play hard and save hard.
affordable
입수가능한
The houses in Texas are very affordable compared to other states.
appearance
출현
The actors appearance on stage caused everyone to stand up and applause.
beam
광선
The beam of light from the car shined on the sick deer on the road.
coin
말을 만들다
James Truslow Adams, a writer, coined the phrase 'the American Dream.'
colleague
동료
He has a very good relationship with his colleagues.
combination
조합
Hot chocolate and a good book is a perfect combination on a rainy day.
conquer
정복하다
After receiving some counseling, she began conquering her fears.
driving
추진하는, 정력적인
His mother was the driving force behind his success.
exterior
외부
The exterior of the house was not very nice, but the inside was very beautiful.
outline
윤곽, 외형
The outline of the building cast a big shadow on the street.
petroleum
석유(원유)
Gasoline is made from petroleum.
pewter
퓨터
The bowls were made from pewter.
process
과정
The process of lawsuits can take several years.
realistic
실제적인
The artificial trees looked very realistic.
rendering
표현, 연주
The dancer's rendering of the war deeply moved the audience.
shadowy
어두운, 그림자가 많은
She was startled when something jumped out from the shadowy road.
stationary
움직이지 않는
The doctor required her to ride a stationary bike for 30 minutes each day.
stride
큰 걸음, 진보
The company made major strides into the international market.
unprecedented
전례 없는
The 20th century witnessed unprecedented new discoveries in technology.
whopping
엄청난, 굉장한
We bought the painting for a whopping price of two million dollars.
aristocracy
귀족
Princess Diana's father was a member of the British aristocracy.
artisan
장인, 기능공
An artisan is a skilled manual worker who uses tools and machinery in a particular craft.
characterize
특징짓다
Her time living overseas can be characterized by three main points: a time of learning, a time of independence, and a time of maturing.
drastic
과격한, 과감한
The company had to take drastic measures and fire 300 of its employees.
enliven
활기있게 하다, 생기를 주다
Her humor and jokes enlivened the children at the hospital.
exclusively
전적으로, 배타적으로
The store sells exclusively to people who are over 65 years old.
expansive
광범한
The healthcare proposal was so expansive that it covered every health issue faced by the community.
harsh
가혹한
The children grew up in a very harsh environment.
incite
자극하다, 유발하다
The cheers from the stand incited the team to play harder.
independence
독립
The daughter could not wait till she was 18 so that she could gain independence from her parents.
indirectly
간접적으로
She still controls the company indirectly through her son.
livelihood
생계, 호구지책
He makes his livelihood as a computer programmer.
overhaul
철저히 수리하다
The ship's engine had to be completely overhauled.
perfection
완성, 완전함
The parents demanded perfection in all areas from their children.
propel
추진하다, 나아가다
His invention propelled him into international stardom.
refer
언급하다
In her lectures, she often refers to her difficult childhood.
revolution
혁명
There is a phone revolution occurring with so many people making phone calls over the internet.
steam engine
증기기관
James Watt is credited with inventing the "modern" steam engine.
unskilled
숙련되지 않은
People who work at fast food restaurants are usually unskilled.
wage
임금
The employees were not satisfied with their wages.
adjust
조절하다, 맞추다
He has traveled extensively and adjusts well in all environments.
amplify
확대하다, 증폭하다
Being around all the babies amplified her desire to get pregnant.
animation
만화
They made an animation movie based on the cartoon character.
arguable
논쟁의 여지가 있는
His points seem significant and important, but they are all arguable.
arise(과거 arose)
일어나다, 생기다
There arose a need for the students to be evacuated from the school.
complexity
복잡성
The complexity of the computer program caused great headache for the programmer.
exception
예외
Women are usually good at cooking, but Hillary is an exception.
explosion
폭발
There has been an explosion of reality shows in recent days.
final
최후의
I saw the final production of the plan.
horror movie
공포영화
She didn't like to watch horror movies because they caused her not to be able to sleep for many days.
immeasurable
헤아릴 수 없는
The police man said the woman's help in solving the case was immeasurable.
invention
발명(품)
His new invention made him a millionaire.
manipulation
조작
There has been so much manipulation of the case, no one really knows what happened.
mastermind
입안하여 지휘하다
Now we should introduce you to the man alleged to have masterminded the scheme.
myriad
무수(無數)
Planning a wedding involves making a myriad of decisions.
pan
회전하다
She panned her camera so that she could capture her children's every move.
populate
거주시키다
The new immigrants populated the city.
saturation
포화(飽和)
When he invested in the restaurant, he didn't realize there was a saturation of fast food restaurants in the area.
tint
(머리를) 염색하다
She tints her hair every six weeks to cover the gray hair.
variable
변수(變數)
There are many variables you need to consider before you get married.
address
말하다
The cancer victim addressed the senators on need for change in the health insurance industry.
apex
정상, 정점, 꼭지점
The climbers celebrated after they reached the apex of the mountain.
apparatus
장비, 도구
With his sophisticated apparatus, the doctor was able to perform several complicated surgeries.
commerce
상업
The commerce between Asia and Europe is very good.
congestion
혼잡, 막힘
New York City suffers from major traffic congestion.
conjure
생각해내다
When she is depressed, she enjoys conjuring up images of her happy childhood.
desired
기대했던
Although she ate very healthy and exercised, it did not have the desired effect.
effect
효과
When the father worked less hours, it had a positive effect on his family.
eliminate
제거하다
After her child was diagnosed with diabetes, the mother eliminated all junk food from his diet.
embed
박히다
The piece of glass was embedded in her foot.
ferry boat
나룻배
She took a ferry boat across the San Francisco Bay every morning.
implement
시행하다
The school implemented a new uniform policy for its students.
infrastructure
기반시설
American tax dollars go to pay for the country's infrastructure such as public education.
initially
처음에는
After the auto accident, the mother initially did not want her daughter to drive.
innovation
혁신
The innovation of internet telephony is redefining the way people communicate.
intermediary
매개자, 중개자
The former president acted as an intermediary between his country and foreign nations.
obtrusive
눈에 띄는, 보기싫은
She wore heavy makeup to cover up the obtrusive scar on her face.
protrude
튀어나오다, 내밀다
The chimney protruded out from the middle of the roof, causing it to be an eyesore.
reassessment
재평가
After the reassessment of their educational goals, the parents decided they needed to pull their children out of public school.
supplement
보충하다, 추가하다
The wife supplemented their income by babysitting.