Extensive Reading-Book B Unit 63 (K)

consensus

합의; 의견
The consensus of the community members was that the city should build a new park.

constitution

헌법
The country's constitution said a prime minister could only serve three terms.

convention

관습, 관례
In the US, a popular convention is to shake hands when you meet someone.

defenders

방어자, 옹호자
The defenders of the city gave up when they were outnumbered by the besieging army.

directory

지휘의, 지도적인
The universities directory included two former presidents.

executive branch

행정관
The president is the chief of the executive branch of the American government.

financing

자금 조달하다
After financing the medical project for years, the people decided to end their support because they did not see any results.

foundations

기초, 초석
The parents commitment to reading to their daughter each night built a solid foundation for her education.

fraternity

동업자들, 동호자들
He belongs to the fraternity of medical doctors.

harboring

품다
The daughter harbored a grudge against her father for over 30 years.

instability

불안정한 상태
The instability of the market caused the investor to worry constantly.

legislative

입법상의
The French Parliament is the legislative body of the French government

legislature

입법부
The legislature makes laws to improve the life of its citizens.

prominence

탁월; 출중
She came to prominence as an artist in the 1960s.

provision

조항, 규정
The divorce agreement included a provision that the mother could not remarry until the children were 18 years old.

rebellions

모반, 반란
The students were expelled from the university because of their rebellion against the government.

redistribution

재분배
After the colonist left the country, they had to work out the redistribution of the land.

representative

대표하는
The representative film about life after WWI won the highest award.

revenue

세입
The revenue from her income property was not sufficient to cover her expenses.

stipulations

조항, 조건
The only stipulation in the marriage contract was that the wife will not receive any money if they divorce.