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.