Extensive Reading-Book B Unit 71 (K)

abject

비참한, 절망적인
In the slums of Brazil, people live in abject poverty.

alienated

멀리 하다, 이간질 하다
He alienated his family by gambling too much.

artifacts

인공물, 인공 유물
The museum contained many artifacts from the Ming Dynasty.

blatantly

노골 적으로, 주제 넘은
She blatantly told lies, to get her way.

bourgeoisie

중산 계급
He broke up with his girlfriend because her bourgeoisie family would not allow her to marry him.

climate

기후
The city officials wanted to create an ethical political climate and prohibited council members from receving any gifts.

determinism

[철학]결정론
Economic determinism explains a social structure and culture as a product of the social and technical organization of economic life.

disparities

부등, 불일치
There is a big disparity between the rich and poor.

dissatisfaction

불만, 불평
When the new manager arrived, there was much dissatisfaction among the workers.

fueled

자극하다, …에 연료를 보급하다
Her desire to help the poor was fueled by her religious convictions.

inherently

선천적으로, 본질적으로
There is nothing inherently wrong with adhering to specific practices and strategies.

manifesto

선언서, 성명서
In their election manifesto, the replublican party proposed universal healthcare.

observations

관찰, 감시
After making several observations, the teacher gave his student critical advice.

oppressed

압박하다, 억압하다
The upper class oppressed the lower class by taking their lands away from them.

predictions

예보, 예언
The weather man's prediction that it would be sunny today was correct.

proletariat

[로마사]최하층 계급
Members belonging to the proletariat class usually work in factories.

revolutionary

혁명의
revolutionary discoveries in science is helping people to live longer lives.

shortcomings

결점, 단점
Despite her shortcomings, James decided to marry her.

speculations

추측, 추론
The people had many speculations about why the couple had left the country.

spontaneous

임의의, 무의식적인
My brother is very spontaneous; he never plans out his vacations.