Extensive Reading-Book C Unit 72 (K)

accomplishment

성취하다
It was a big accomplishment for Jody to walk up the stairs by himself.

admiration

감탄, 찬탄
I have great admiration for the pianist not because of her talents, but because of her generosity.

adoration

동경, 사모, 숭배
Marilyn Monroe was so beautiful that she was the adoration of many.

affection

애정, 호의
The nurse felt affection for the children in the orphanage.

attire

옷치장
The invitation did not specify the attire for the party, so she didn't know what to wear.

baroque

바로크
Claudio Monteverdi, Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel, and Johann Sebastian Bach are musicians associated with baroque music.

behalf

이익, ('대신하여'의 표현에 씀)
On behalf of the family, I would like to thank everyone for coming to the party tonight.

capture

사로잡다, 매료시키다
After winning the medal, the ice skater skated around the rink capturing the hearts of the American people.

commemorate

기념하다
There was a parade to commemorate the independence of the country.

decline

쇠퇴
You can see the decline in the education standards because students no longer can recite their multiplication facts.

devotion

헌신하다, 주다
Her devotion to her children was evidenced by her sacrificing her career to home school them.

discernible

인식할 수 있는
The faces were not discernible because the chemicals had smudge the pictures.

dominance

우세, 우월
Computer companies have made a lot of money by the dominance of home computers.

express

표현하다
I am very thankful for all that you have done for me, and I cannot fully express my gratitude in words.

immortalize

불멸하게 하다, 영원성을 주다
At the Chinese Theater in Hollywood, stars are immortalized by placing their hand and foot prints into the cement in front of the theater.

predominately

두드러지게
This neighborhood is predominately comprised ethnic minorities.

reappear

다시 나타나다
The bird disappeared into the clouds and then quickly reappeared.

revitalization

재활성화
revitalization of the community commenced with the building of the new mall.

rococo

로코코
rococo style rooms were designed with elegant and ornate furniture, small sculptures, ornamental mirrors, and tapestry complementing the architecture.

sincere

성실한
She felt regret for her actions and gave each child a sincere apology.