to state something unproven to be true
She claimed she graduated from Harvard University, but no one believed her.
football
a sport in which two teams try to put a ball into the other teams goal, played with different types of balls and goals in different countries football is played by more people in the world than any other sport.
found
to establish an organization such as a business, school, or institution
He founded his own computer company.
legend
a story which is told and generally believed but can not be proven
His adventures turned into legend.
make history
큰 일을 해내다
She will make history as the first female president.
nearly
not fully or completely
We were nearly late for our final exam.
real
relating to actual, existing things
His story about his life was real.
score
to get or give points in a game, contest, or test
He scored the game-winning goal!
sell out of
to dispose of entirely by selling
Did the theater sell out of all of tickets?
staff
a group of people who work for a company or business
The hotel staff was excellent.
surprising
likely to cause surprise
Her decision to leave was quite surprising.
afford
to have enough money to purchase something
I can afford the watch.
clinic
a place that people visit briefly to receive specific medical treatment or advice
Dad went to the clinic to get his arm looked at.
community
a group of people with something in common such as career, religion or other interests
Everyone in our small community gets together once a year.
count on
to reply on; to depend on
The church counts on the donations from its members.
environment
all the things that affect the health, growth or progress of something
She felt out of place in the new environment.
form
to shape something; to make something
Can you help me form this cookie dough into shapes.
generous
giving or sharing things freely and willingly in order to help others
Mr. Shin is a very generous man.
on a large scale
대량으로
He has expanded his business on a large scale.
organize
to get a group of people together to do something
She was able to organize the class play by herself.
volunteer
to offer to do something that is not required without being paid
I will volunteer my time with cancer patients.
beach
the part of an ocean or sea's shore that is sandy and filled with small rocks
We spent the afternoon sunning on the beach.
cover
to form a layer over something
The chef will cover the cake with fudge.
furniture
the large objects that one uses in a room, including chairs, tables, beds, etc.
My wife bought all new furniture for our house.
incredible
being very good
The singer's voice was incredible.
moment
a short time period
She will be with you in one moment.
on hand
near to someone or something and ready to be used when necessary
The president was on hand for the ceremony.
perfect
being completely without faults or mistakes
The entire dinner was just perfect.
relaxed
calm and not anxious or worried
The audience seemed to be very relaxed.
see to
유의하다, 배려하다
Our servant will see to your needs.
shape
the outline of an object
The pool was in a strange shape.
century
a period of 100 years
America just over two centuries old.
chat
to talk in a friendly and relaxed manner
Let's go for a walk so we can chat.
equal
same in quality or quantity as another
We should all get an equal amount of money.
event
something that happens and is usually interesting, important, or notable
There will be an event on the last day of school.
fill out
to write information on a form
We had to fill out our contact information.
information
knowledge or details that let you know more about someone or something
He picked up enough information to help us with our problem.
method
a specific way of doing something
John used an old method to solve the problem.
set up
to establish
I tried to set up a meeting for us but was unable.
single
(usually plural) a person who is not married or in a relationship
There is only one person in my office who is single.
switch
to exchange or replace something for another thing
Let's switch our seat with theirs.
Asia
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population
There are over billion people who live in asia.
host
to lead or start a party, program, or other event
I will host the awards ceremony next week.
located
found in a certain place
The hotel is located along the beach.
major
being very important or large
She works for a major publishing company in Seoul.
museum
a place where objects from the field of art, science, or history are displayed and shown to the public
We went to the Smithsonian museum on a fieldtrip.
pour money into
돈을 부어넣다
The government poured money into improving the subway system.
proud of
feeling pround of something
Our baseball team was proud of their effort in tonight's game.
resident
a person who lives in a place
All the residents of my hometown went to vote.
support
to help prove or show that something is true or exists
The economy supports the growing population.
trade
the process of buying and selling of goods and services between people or countries
Our foreign trade has been very good lately.
agree
to say yes
We agreed on a new plan.
cause
to create an effect or result
What caused the boat to sink?
challenge
the act of questioning
Learning a new company's system is always a challenge.
clean
not having dirt, dust, or other pollutants on the surface
The scent of the air was clean.
consider
to think with care
Do you think they will consider my idea?
energy
(physics) the capacity to do work
Nuclear power is a clean source of energy.
for example
예를 들면
We need more things to eat for example fruit, bread and cheese.
government
the group of people who rule a nation
Our government needs to do more for older citizens.
lead to
결과가 되다
All of her hard work will lead to her success.
slow down
to become less active
You need to slow down your work schedule.
temperature
a measure of hotness or coldness
The temperature inside her apartment was a bit too warm for me.
advantage
something that puts a person in a more successful position than others
Public transportation has good advantages for the environment.
as well as
in addition to
I will visit The Empire State Building as well as the Statue of Liberty.
based on
grounded on, founded on
The movie was based on a popular book.
besides
next to besides literature, he also studied world history.
build
to make something by putting separate parts together
We will build the largest skyscraper in the world.
far away
a long distance from here; not close
His home is far away from his office.
important
having great meaning or influence
It is important to get a good night's sleep before a test.
system
a group of parts that form a working whole
We created a new system for delivering mail.
transportation
an act, system, or business of moving people or goods from one place to another
If you don't have a car you can always use public transportation.
travel
to go from one place to another place
Our guests will travel to the hotel by the airport shuttle bus.
add up
to total; to add together; to combine
Mom will add up the money and see how much we have.
common
not unusual
Her work hours are common, 9 to 6.
grow up
to get older
When I grow up I want to be a writer.
pressure
the force that is being put on something when it is pushed against something else
There is a lot of pressure on women to have children.
raise
to care for a child to adulthood
My aunt helped raise me when I was young.
reason
an explanation for why something occurred or was done
What is the reason you are late to class this time?
relative
a member of one's family
We do not see our relatives too often.
sibling
a brother or sister of someone
My dad has only one sibling.
toward
in the DIRECTION of something or someone
She focuses all her time toward her studies.
unusual
being rare or uncommon; not ordinary
Their uniforms are very unusual.
apply for
to make a formal request
I will apply for the secretary position today.
as much as possible
가능한 한 많이
On a hot day drink water, as much as possible.
break into
to illegally enter into somewhere
Someone tried to break into my desk at work.
cash
money in its physical form, such as metal coins or paper bills
My grandfather usually pays for things in cash.
crime
an act that is not legal
In some parts of the world, crime is a very serious problem.
expert
someone with special skill in a certain area and knows a lot about that area
The professor is an expert in physics.
however
in contrast to something that has been stated already
Dad will come for dinner however mom can't make it.
necessary
being needed or required
A university degree is necessary in order for you to accept this job.
prevent
to keep something from existing or happening; to keep someone from doing something
Brushing your teeth will help prevent cavities.
recommend
to say someone or something has good qualities and perform well at something
I recommend that you exercise at least 30 minutes a day.
come up with
to make; to create an idea, thought or plan
How did she come up with the answer so quickly?
deal with
to handle or manage difficult situation
You will have to deal with all the customer complaints.
economy
the system of production and consumption of goods and services in a country or a region
The economy of our country is weak.
education
the process of learning at a school or university and the knowledge received from it
I received a good education from my school.
go through
to use a way of going somewhere
They had to go through some tough situations.
invest
to buy things and make a profit by selling them when they become more valuable
We invested money into his new company.
overseas
being in or going to a foreign land that is across the sea
The overseas flight on the plane was over ten hours long.
poor
having very little money and often being unable to buy things that are needed to live comfortably
He was born into a poor family.
population
the total number of people who live in a particular area, such as a city or country
The population of Mexico is very large.
rise
an increase in the quantity, degree, strength, or value of something
The popularity of cell phones is on the rise.
amount
a quantity of something
The total amount came to $100.
ban
to make something illegal or not allowed
Our school will ban jeans from the school.
dangerous
involving danger, harm, or death
Hiking alone at night is dangerous.
fight back
fight against or resist strongly
His body tried to fight back against the virus.
huge
of great size or area
A blue whale is huge.
ingredient
one of the food items used when making a meal or drink
I cannot make this cake because I am missing the main ingredient.
insist on
to demand something and refuse to be persuaded to accept anything else
I insist on your attendance at the meeting.
no matter what
regardless of
I am leaving early today no matter what.
product
something that is made or grown, often in large amounts, in order to be sold
Most of our products were domestically made.
remove
to ELIMINATE something; get rid of something completely
We removed all the posters from the wall.
replace
to put something or someone in the position of something or someone else
It is not a good idea to miss meals and replace them with snacks.
contact
to communicate with someone
We'll contact you by mail or telephone.
discuss
to address an issue in great detail
Our class will discuss World War II.
figure out
to discover, solve, or understand
The students are trying to figure out the magician's trick.
healthy
being free from illness, disease, and other physical problems
Even at his age, grandfather is still healthy.
hobby
an activity a person does for pleasure or relaxation when not at work
My hobby is reading and writing short stories.
include
to add something to a group or total
The combo meal includes a drink.
keep up with
to maintain the same speed
I try to keep up with changes in computer programs.
member
something that belongs to a larger group or structure
I am a member of the school band.
message
information that is left for or sent to someone else
We never received her message.
private
being used by or available to only a single person or group
This is private property.
stay in touch
연락하다
We hope that you will always stay in touch with us.
beginning
a start
The movie was a little boring at the beginning.
built in
내장된, 붙박이의
My new mobile phone has a digital camera built in.
carry out
to complete; to finish
All the employees will carry out your request.
certain
(not before a noun) feeling sure of something; being without doubt
You must be certain about your choice.
future
time that is to come after the present
Most students are excited about their future after graduation.
handle
to deal with or manage a particular situation, condition, or person successfully
My truck can handle just about any heavy load.
possible
being able to be done or achieved
It is very possible that she will attend tonight's dinner.
schedule
a plan of things that need to be done and when they need to be done
Your schedule is very full today.
skill
the ability to do something successfully, as a result of training, experience and practice
They have a lot skill at painting.
think
to have an idea, opinion or belief about something
I think we will be leaving at noon today.
anymore
any longer; at the present time
My son does not go to piano lessons anymore.
attract
to make someone notice something; to make something appeal to someone
Her new dress will attract a lot of attention.
come over
to visit or stop by
If you have no plans why don't you come over.
entertainment
something that ENTERTAINS
The conference will have entertainment after the meeting.
exciting
funny and enjoyable
The basketball game was very exciting.
focus
to work or concentrate
You need to focus on your homework instead of thinking about sports.
industry
the production of different kinds of products on a large scale, often done in factories
The hotel industry is a competitive field.
online
on the Internet
My brother is online playing games.
simple
being easy to use, understand or do
The math problems were pretty simple for me.
swing
to move something in a back and forth motion swing the bat hard when the ball comes.
benefit
a good or advantageous thing
We will call it a benefit for Miss Snevellicci.
employee
a person who works for someone else
Many employees have dreams of owning their own business.
far from the truth
a long distance from here; not close
His comments about my grades were far from the truth.
improve
to make something better
Can we improve on last year's sales?
pollution
the act or result of releasing dirty or dangerous substances into an environment
Everyone is very concerned about pollution these days.
quality
the standard or value of something
The most vital quality a soldier can possess is self-confidence.
reduce
to make something smaller in size, amount, or level
We need to reduce the amount of coffee we drink.
regular
being normal, usual, or average
Most people live very regular lives.
such as
~와 같은
They serve Italian dishes such as lasagna and spaghetti.
traditional
involved in a tradition
I bought a traditional Korean handbook for the wedding.
all over
everywhere; in all parts
She has fans all over the country.
art
paintings, drawings, or other expressive works that are considered beautiful or valuable
My favorite form of art is sculpture.
creative
capable of making something new
Many creative people work in marketing or design.
direction
the course on which someone or something is traveling
The people came from many directions.
famous
known by a lot of people; easy to recognize
She is a famous director from London.
illegal
not allowed by the laws or rules
It is illegal to steal money from your company.
paint
to cover a surface with paint
I will paint the house this afternoon.
style
a way of doing something
His style of writing is very interesting.
treat
to act toward someone in a particular way
We treat scholars with great respect.
worry about
걱정하다
My mother will worry about even the smallest of things.
contain
to have an item that holds something inside of it
The box contains a gift for your mother.
convenient
suited to a person's comfort or ease of use
Having a market across the street is convenient.
divide
to separate something into two or more sections
We decided to divide the work between us.
no more than
not by much, barely
They allowed no more than three people to enter.
novel
a long, written story that talks about imaginary characters, conditions, and events
Ernest Hemmingway wrote many exciting novels.
on the market
시장에 나와 있는
His song is the hottest one on the market.
publish
to print a written work and make it available to read
The company will publish my book in the fall.
successful
having the desired effect or result
His business trip to Hong Kong was successful.
technology
scientific knowledge applied in useful ways or the equipment based on this
With technology, we are able to live better lives.
website
one or more pages that are connected to the Internet
We are creating a new website for our company.
attention
notice or awareness given to a person or thing
The class paid close attention to the directions.
get along with
to be friendly or on good terms (with someone)
They get along with each other quite well.
help out
to aid; to assist
Will you be able to help out with dinner?
holiday
a time of rest, free time or travel, when a person does not have to work, often due to a national celebration
The 4th of July is a special holiday in the USA.
immigrant
a person who comes to a different country in order to live there
Canada has a large immigrant population.
labor
work, particularly when it is physically challenging
After several hours of hard labor, the workers completed the job.
native
grown, produced, or having its beginning in a particular region
She is a native French speaker.
official
allowed or accepted by someone with authority
Chinese is the official language of China.
pick up
to lift up, to collect something or someone from a certain place
It was hard for me to pick up on the details of his speech.
present
to show something to someone who will examine it
His decision will present some changes for us.
welcome
to greet someone who has just arrived somewhere in a friendly and warm manner
We welcome any suggestions that could help us improve our ability.
afterward
at a time following something that has already happened
We will go to his house afterward.
amazing
surprising in a pleasing way
The magician was amazing.
change
to do something differently or cause something to be different
She has to change the way she studies.
come down
move downward and lower
The price for the computer will come down next week.
Earth
the world earth is the third planet from the sun.
head to
to go in a certain direction
We decided to head to home.
plan
to consider and organize the parts of something before it happens or exists
We will plan his birthday party tonight.
space
the area within which all the stars and PLANETS exist; the area past the earth's atmosphere
He has always dreamed of going into space.
tourist
someone who travels to a place for pleasure, usually while on vacation
Many tourists visit the beaches on their vacations.
trip
a journey or visit to a place
We are going on a trip to the mountains next week.
culture
the beliefs, attitudes, and ways of life of a particular group of people or society
Japanese culture is very different from American.
foreign
being of a different place or country
She bought a new foreign car.
fortunately
in a lucky manner, where something good happens instead of something bad fortunately, we were able to find his car keys.
frown on
to disapprove of somebody/something
We frown on bad language.
rude
not polite; showing little regard for other people's feelings
His comments about her dress were very rude.
salary
money received as regular payment for work
Cindy's new job has a higher salary than her previous one.
seen as
~로 간주하다
It is seen as rude not to take off your shoes in a person's home in Korea.
sensitive
becoming easily upset or angered
They are very sensitive about religion.
topic
something that is the subject of a discussion or writing
The topic for today's lesson is teamwork.
worth
having a particular value, usually in money
It's worth having a look here before we drive to another city.
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