Extensive Reading-Book A Unit 14 (K)

bolster

덧베개, 받침
Many candidates have to appease their constituents to bolster their popularity among the populace.

brutality

잔인함
There have been reported many unjust police brutality against normal civilians in high-crime areas.

conduct

행동하다
The scientist will conduct research on the matter of gravity.

ethical

도덕상, 윤리적인
The committee is in place to ensure the ethical treatment of all research animals.

horrific

무서운, 소름끼친
The death scene was horrific.

immorality

부도덕성
Stealing and murdering are both considered conducts of immorality.

impose

부과하다
Some countries are imposing economic sanctions on the nation to pressure them to comply with international standards for human rights.

inspire

고무하다, 격려하다
President Lincoln inspired many to push forward during difficult times.

invest

투자하다
We're going to invest some money into a college savings plan for our son.

majority

대다수
The majority of the class wanted the professor to delay the exam by a week, but she refused.

manufacture

제조하다, 제작하다
Chevrolet manufactures cars.

polarize

극성을 갖게하다
The design of the new pair of sunglasses polarizes the light away from the eyes.

precedent

전례, 관례
This civil case will create a new precedent for those who go through an in-just arrest.

protests

항의, 이의
Many people got together to protest the new bill that was introduced.

raging

격노하는, 분노하는
A raging tsunami struck the southeast coast.

segregation

분리, 격리
The United States in the past century illegalized segregation, so that whites and other ethnic minorities can live together.

slavery

노예제도
slavery in some countries still exists today because it provides an inexpensive labor force.

sole

단독의, 독점의
He was the sole beneficiary of his parents will.

swept

청소하다, 휩쓸어가다
She was swept away by the man’s handsome appearance.

viable

생존가능한
It is still viable that he will recover.