Extensive Reading-Book D Unit 13 (K)

abolition

폐지
Many people risked their lives to fight for abolition of slavery.

ambiance

환경, 분위기
We like to eat at that restaurant because of its ambiance.

arduously

어렵게
She had arduously climbed over the mountain.

aristocratic

귀족의
The aristocratic family held parties that were attended by many dignitaries.

assumptions

가정
The company made several wrong assumptions about the market and lost a lot of money.

chronological

연대순의
The book gave a chronicle description of the events that led to war.

core

핵심
The core of the couple's problem is that they do not communicate effectively.

cynical

냉소적인
She is so cynical that she only thinks people volunteer because it makes them look good.

devastated

황폐화시키다, 철저하게 파괴하다
After hearing about the accident, she was devastated to learn that her father was injured.

diction

화법, 발성법
It is important for politicians to have clear diction so that they can articulate their message.

disdained

가치가 없다고 생각하다
He wanted to quit his job because he disdained working with his boss.

elaborated

정교하게 만들다
The president elaborated on his religious beliefs.

evoke

~을 불러내다, 일으키다
The movie evoked a feeling of sadness in me.

grasp

터득하다, 이해하다
The chemistry concepts were very difficult for the student to grasp.

haunted

(생각, 감정등이)늘 따라다니다, 괴롭히다
The memory of the kidnapping haunted the girl for years.

immersed

담그다, 가라앉히다
As a child, her mother immersed her in classical books.

inward

안으로, 속에서
When faced with conflicts, most people do not look inward but point their fingers at others.

numerous

많은
Before she become famous, she had written numerous books that never got published.

regional

지역의, 지방의
Her husband travels extensively because he is a regional director for a major computer company.

spearheaded

(공격)의 최전선에 서다,
She spearheaded a campaign to stop the alcohol company from coming into town.