아이엘츠 보카영역 단어 정리 74선 | 필수 표현·뜻·예문 총정리 (3)

 

 

1. going against the grain (idiom / ɡoʊɪŋ əˈɡenst ðə ɡreɪn)

의미: 일반적인 의견이나 관습에 반하는

동의어: unconventional, contrary, against convention

예문: Proposing a four-day workweek in a conservative firm was going against the grain.

 

2. a blessing in disguise (idiom / ə ˈblesɪŋ ɪn dɪsˈɡaɪz)

의미: 겉보기와 달리 결과적으로 좋은 일

동의어: hidden benefit, silver lining, unexpected advantage

예문: Losing the contract turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it allowed the company to pursue more profitable ventures.

 

3. a drop in the bucket (idiom / ə drɑːp ɪn ðə ˈbʌkɪt)

의미: 매우 적은 양; 새발의 피

동의어: negligible amount, pittance, trifle

예문: The donation was generous, but compared to the total debt, it was only a drop in the bucket.

 

4. food for thought (idiom / fuːd fɔːr θɔːt)

의미: 숙고할 만한 것

동의어: insight, consideration, reflection

예문: The professor’s critique provided ample food for thought about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.

 

5. ripe (adj. / raɪp)

의미: 익은; 시기가 무르익은

동의어: mature, ready, seasoned

예문: The market is ripe for innovation due to rapid technological advances.

 

6. bland (adj. / blænd)

의미: 맛없는; 개성이 없는

동의어: insipid, dull, flavorless

예문: The committee rejected the proposal for its bland and uninspired content.

 

7. coarse (adj. / kɔːrs)

의미: 거친; 조잡한

동의어: rough, crude, harsh

예문: The fabric felt coarse against the skin, reducing its commercial appeal.

 

8. soggy (adj. / ˈsɑːɡi)

의미: 물에 젖은; 축축한

동의어: soaked, waterlogged, damp

예문: The documents became soggy after being left in the rain.

 

9. intricate (adj. / ˈɪntrɪkət)

의미: 복잡한; 정교한

동의어: complex, elaborate, convoluted

예문: The engineer explained the intricate design of the microchip.

 

10. manifold (adj. / ˈmænɪfoʊld)

의미: 다양한; 다방면의

동의어: numerous, multiple, diverse

예문: The policy change had manifold effects on the local economy.

 

11. redundance → redundancy (n. / rɪˈdʌndənsi)

의미: 여분; 불필요한 중복

동의어: superfluity, excess, repetition

예문: The report was criticized for redundancy and lack of clarity.

 

12. stingy (adj. / ˈstɪndʒi)

의미: 인색한

동의어: miserly, frugal, parsimonious

예문: The manager was stingy with bonuses despite record profits.

 

13. nominal (adj. / ˈnɑːmɪnəl)

의미: 명목상의; 아주 적은

동의어: minimal, token, titular

예문: Employees received a nominal raise that barely offset inflation.

 

14. scrawny (adj. / ˈskrɔːni)

의미: 깡마른

동의어: skinny, gaunt, emaciated

예문: The scrawny livestock indicated poor farm management.

 

15. discreet (adj. / dɪˈskriːt)

의미: 신중한; 눈에 띄지 않는

동의어: cautious, prudent, unobtrusive

예문: The firm hired a discreet investigator to handle the matter.

 

16. elusive (adj. / ɪˈluːsɪv)

의미: 파악하기 어려운

동의어: evasive, intangible, ambiguous

예문: The solution to the problem remained elusive despite extensive research.

 

17. incisive (adj. / ɪnˈsaɪsɪv)

의미: 예리한; 통찰력 있는

동의어: penetrating, sharp, perceptive

예문: Her incisive analysis clarified the flaws in the proposal.

 

18. devious (adj. / ˈdiːviəs)

의미: 교활한; 우회적인

동의어: cunning, deceitful, underhanded

예문: The executive used devious tactics to outmaneuver competitors.

 

19. abrasive (adj. / əˈbreɪsɪv)

의미: 거친; 무례한

동의어: harsh, rough, caustic

예문: His abrasive remarks alienated potential investors.

 

20. recital (n. / rɪˈsaɪtl)

의미: 독주회; 상세한 설명

동의어: performance, narration, account

예문: The pianist’s recital attracted critics from major newspapers.

 

21. verve (n. / vɜːrv)

의미: 활력; 열정

동의어: enthusiasm, vigor, vitality

예문: She delivered the presentation with remarkable verve.

 

22. amity (n. / ˈæmɪti)

의미: 우호; 친선

동의어: friendship, harmony, goodwill

예문: The treaty was signed to promote amity between the two nations.

 

23. ennui (n. / ɑːnˈwiː)

의미: 권태; 지루함

동의어: boredom, tedium, weariness

예문: Prolonged unemployment led to a sense of ennui among graduates.

 

24. pique (n. / piːk)

의미: 불쾌감; 자존심 상함

동의어: resentment, irritation, offense

예문: He left the meeting in pique after his proposal was dismissed.

 

25. relieve (v. / rɪˈliːv)

의미: 완화하다; 안도하게 하다

동의어: alleviate, ease, mitigate

예문: The medication helped relieve chronic pain.

 

26. dismiss (v. / dɪsˈmɪs)

의미: 해고하다; 묵살하다

동의어: discharge, reject, disregard

예문: The board dismissed the allegations as unfounded.

 

27. dispute (v. / dɪˈspjuːt)

의미: 논쟁하다; 이의를 제기하다

동의어: contest, challenge, question

예문: The company disputed the claim in court.

 

28. originate (v. / əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt)

의미: 시작되다; 비롯되다

동의어: begin, arise, stem

예문: The rumor originated from an anonymous source.

 

29. termination (n. / ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃn)

의미: 종료; 해고

동의어: conclusion, dismissal, cessation

예문: The contract included a clause for early termination.

 

 

30. adhere (v. / ədˈhɪr)

의미: 고수하다; 달라붙다

동의어: comply, stick, conform

예문: Employees must adhere to company policies.

 

31. admissible (adj. / ədˈmɪsəbl)

의미: 허용되는; 인정되는

동의어: acceptable, permissible, allowable

예문: The judge ruled the evidence admissible in court.

 

32. gracious (adj. / ˈɡreɪʃəs)

의미: 품위 있는; 친절한

동의어: courteous, kind, benevolent

예문: She was gracious in defeat and congratulated her opponent.

 

33. sighting (n. / ˈsaɪtɪŋ)

의미: 목격

동의어: observation, spotting, detection

예문: The sighting of a rare species drew scientists to the area.

 

34. deficient (adj. / dɪˈfɪʃnt)

의미: 부족한

동의어: inadequate, lacking, insufficient

예문: The audit revealed deficient safety measures.

 

35. synthetic (adj. / sɪnˈθetɪk)

의미: 합성의; 인공적인

동의어: artificial, man-made, fabricated

예문: The jacket was made of synthetic fibers.

 

36. prophetic (adj. / prəˈfetɪk)

의미: 예언적인

동의어: predictive, visionary, foresighted

예문: His warnings proved prophetic during the financial crisis.

 

37. bedrock (n. / ˈbedrɑːk)

의미: 기반; 근본

동의어: foundation, core, basis

예문: Trust is the bedrock of any successful partnership.

 

38. reservoir (n. / ˈrezərvwɑːr)

의미: 저수지; 저장소

동의어: basin, supply, storage

예문: The reservoir supplies water to the entire region.

 

39. sediment (n. / ˈsedɪmənt)

의미: 침전물

동의어: deposit, residue, silt

예문: Sediment accumulated at the bottom of the tank.

 

40. multitude (n. / ˈmʌltɪtuːd)

의미: 다수; 군중

동의어: host, throng, abundance

예문: A multitude of factors contributed to the decline.

 

41. hush (n. / hʌʃ)

의미: 고요; 침묵

동의어: silence, stillness, quiet

예문: A sudden hush fell over the courtroom.

 

42. lament (v. / ləˈment)

의미: 한탄하다

동의어: mourn, grieve, bewail

예문: Citizens lamented the loss of historic buildings.

 

43. repress (v. / rɪˈpres)

의미: 억누르다

동의어: suppress, restrain, curb

예문: He struggled to repress his frustration during negotiations.

 

44. embed (v. / ɪmˈbed)

의미: 박다; 깊이 새기다

동의어: implant, lodge, fix

예문: The journalist was embedded with the troops.

 

45. provisions (n. / prəˈvɪʒənz)

의미: 식량; 조항

동의어: supplies, stipulations, clauses

예문: The agreement contains provisions for dispute resolution.

 

46. transcend (v. / trænˈsend)

의미: 초월하다

동의어: surpass, exceed, outstrip

예문: Her influence transcends national boundaries.

 

47. improvise (v. / ˈɪmprəvaɪz)

의미: 즉흥적으로 하다

동의어: extemporize, ad-lib, devise

예문: The speaker had to improvise after the projector failed.

 

48. delineate (v. / dɪˈlɪnieɪt)

의미: 묘사하다; 윤곽을 그리다

동의어: depict, outline, describe

예문: The report clearly delineates the scope of the project.

 

49. contrive (v. / kənˈtraɪv)

의미: 고안하다; 꾸미다

동의어: devise, fabricate, engineer

예문: He contrived a plan to secure additional funding.

 

50. dissipated (adj. / ˈdɪsɪpeɪtɪd)

의미: 방탕한; 흩어진

동의어: dissolute, scattered, wasted

예문: His dissipated lifestyle led to financial ruin.

 

51. mistreated (adj. / mɪsˈtriːtɪd)

의미: 학대받은

동의어: abused, ill-treated, maltreated

예문: The organization rescues mistreated animals.

 

 

52. deplete (v. / dɪˈpliːt)

의미: 고갈시키다

동의어: exhaust, drain, diminish

예문: Excessive fishing has depleted marine resources.

 

53. indulge (v. / ɪnˈdʌldʒ)

의미: 탐닉하다; 마음껏 하게 하다

동의어: gratify, pamper, satisfy

예문: She indulged in luxury during her vacation.

 

54. vandalize (v. / ˈvændəlaɪz)

의미: 훼손하다

동의어: deface, damage, ravage

예문: Protesters vandalized public property.

 

55. squander (v. / ˈskwɑːndər)

의미: 낭비하다

동의어: waste, fritter away, misuse

예문: He squandered his inheritance on speculative investments.

 

56. shove (v. / ʃʌv)

의미: 밀치다

동의어: push, thrust, jostle

예문: The crowd began to shove toward the exit.

 

57. instigate (v. / ˈɪnstɪɡeɪt)

의미: 선동하다; 유발하다

동의어: provoke, incite, trigger

예문: The activist was accused of instigating unrest.

 

58. calibrate (v. / ˈkælɪbreɪt)

의미: 보정하다; 조정하다

동의어: adjust, standardize, fine-tune

예문: Technicians calibrated the equipment before the experiment.

 

59. zest (n. / zest)

의미: 열정; 풍미

동의어: enthusiasm, relish, flavor

예문: He approached the challenge with zest.

 

60. tang (n. / tæŋ)

의미: 톡 쏘는 맛; 강한 향

동의어: sharpness, piquancy, flavor

예문: The sauce has a tang that enhances the dish.

 

61. quirk (n. / kwɜːrk)

의미: 특이한 버릇

동의어: eccentricity, peculiarity, oddity

예문: His habit of speaking in metaphors is a harmless quirk.

 

62. sheen (n. / ʃiːn)

의미: 윤기; 광택

동의어: gloss, luster, shine

예문: The fabric had a subtle sheen under the lights.

 

63. extricate (v. / ˈekstrɪkeɪt)

의미: 구해내다

동의어: disentangle, free, release

예문: The firm sought to extricate itself from legal liabilities.

 

64. extradite (v. / ˈekstrədaɪt)

의미: 범죄인을 인도하다

동의어: deport, surrender, transfer

예문: The government agreed to extradite the suspect.

 

65. repudiate (v. / rɪˈpjuːdieɪt)

의미: 부인하다; 거부하다

동의어: reject, deny, renounce

예문: The politician repudiated the allegations.

 

66. reciprocate (v. / rɪˈsɪprəkeɪt)

의미: 보답하다; 상호적으로 행하다

동의어: return, requite, respond

예문: The company reciprocated the gesture of goodwill.

 

67. coronation (n. / ˌkɔːrəˈneɪʃn)

의미: 대관식

동의어: enthronement, inauguration, investiture

예문: The coronation ceremony was broadcast worldwide.

 

68. upon (prep. / əˈpɑːn)

의미: ~위에; ~하자마자

동의어: on, immediately after, following

예문: Upon completion of the audit, the findings were disclosed.

 

69. abomination (n. / əˌbɑːməˈneɪʃn)

의미: 혐오스러운 것

동의어: outrage, monstrosity, atrocity

예문: The corruption scandal was viewed as an abomination.

 

70. nab (v. / næb)

의미: 붙잡다

동의어: seize, capture, apprehend

예문: Police managed to nab the suspect.

 

71. mar (v. / mɑːr)

의미: 망치다; 훼손하다

동의어: spoil, damage, impair

예문: The scandal marred the company’s reputation.

 

72. wilt (v. / wɪlt)

의미: 시들다

동의어: wither, droop, fade

예문: The flowers began to wilt without water.

 

73. coax (v. / koʊks)

의미: 달래다; 구슬리다

동의어: persuade, cajole, entice

예문: She coaxed the child into apologizing.