Extensive Reading-Book D Unit 21 (K)

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세트공유

central

중심, 핵심
Accepting the validity of the theory was central to his argument.

controversial

논쟁의 여지가 있는
Abortion continues to be one of the most controversial topics in American politics.

convincing

설득력 있는
The jury found the woman's testimonial to be convincing.

drew

알아내다, 얻다
The scientist drew information from a library of resources.

effort

노력, 분투
We made an effort to be friends after the argument.

lacking

부족하여
His argument was lacking any convincing details.

laypersons

일반 신도
It is important to talk in terms that laypersons can understand.

naturalist

자연주의자
He is a naturalist because he believes in what he can see.

notion

관념, 생각
I had a notion that you would come tonight.

offspring

자식, 자손
The woman's condition did not allow her to have offspring.

parallel

평행의
The two roads run parallel to each other.

perish

사라지다
If the plane runs out of fuel we all will perish.

precedent

전례
The judge made her ruling based on the precedent established last year.

refining

정제하다
The writer worked hard in refining his composition skills.

remarkable

놀랄 만한, 두드러진
It is certainly remarkable that you got straight A's last semester.

revolutionary

혁명의, 혁명적인
The theory was revolutionary because no one had ever seen anything like it.

seniority

선임, 고참
Her seniority in the company allowed her to make many big decisions.

slight

약간의
The young man looked very slight to be a boxer.

speculating

추측하다
Many people were speculating about the outcome of the game.

widely

광범위한
Darwin has been widely cited for popularizing the theory of evolution.