아이엘츠 보카영역 단어 정리 79선 | 필수 표현·뜻·예문 총정리 (4)

 

1. outspoken (adj. / aʊtˈspoʊkən)

의미: 솔직하게 말하는; 거리낌 없는

동의어: candid, frank, vocal

예문: The outspoken critic challenged the board’s decision during the public hearing.

 

2. call out (phr.v. / kɔːl aʊt)

의미: 공개적으로 비판하다; 큰 소리로 부르다

동의어: denounce, summon, reprimand

예문: The activist called out the corporation for unethical practices.

 

3. back out of (phr.v. / bæk aʊt əv)

의미: ~에서 물러나다; 철회하다

동의어: withdraw from, renege on, abandon

예문: The investor backed out of the deal at the last minute.

 

4. divergent (adj. / daɪˈvɜːrdʒənt)

의미: 서로 다른; 갈라지는

동의어: differing, disparate, distinct

예문: The two reports present divergent interpretations of the data.

 

5. redundant (adj. / rɪˈdʌndənt)

의미: 불필요한; 중복되는

동의어: superfluous, excessive, repetitive

예문: Several positions were deemed redundant after the merger.

 

6. extravagant (adj. / ɪkˈstrævəɡənt)

의미: 사치스러운; 과도한

동의어: lavish, excessive, prodigal

예문: The proposal was rejected due to its extravagant budget.

 

7. brace (v. / breɪs)

의미: 대비하다; 버티다

동의어: prepare, fortify, steady

예문: Residents braced for the approaching hurricane.

 

8. tolerant (adj. / ˈtɑːlərənt)

의미: 관용적인; 잘 견디는

동의어: lenient, patient, open-minded

예문: A tolerant workplace fosters diversity.

 

9. meticulous (adj. / məˈtɪkjələs)

의미: 세심한

동의어: thorough, scrupulous, precise

예문: The accountant was meticulous in reviewing the records.

 

10. thorough (adj. / ˈθɜːroʊ)

의미: 철저한

동의어: exhaustive, comprehensive, detailed

예문: The committee conducted a thorough investigation.

 

11. unintuitive (adj. / ˌʌnɪnˈtuːɪtɪv)

의미: 직관적이지 않은

동의어: counterintuitive, confusing, obscure

예문: The software interface is unintuitive for first-time users.

 

12. implausible (adj. / ɪmˈplɔːzəbl)

의미: 믿기 어려운

동의어: improbable, unlikely, dubious

예문: His explanation sounded implausible to the jury.

 

13. indisputable (adj. / ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbl)

의미: 논쟁의 여지가 없는

동의어: undeniable, irrefutable, incontestable

예문: The evidence provided indisputable proof of negligence.

 

14. unpersuasive (adj. / ˌʌnpərˈsweɪsɪv)

의미: 설득력이 없는

동의어: ineffective, weak, unconvincing

예문: The argument was deemed unpersuasive by the panel.

 

15. amicable (adj. / ˈæmɪkəbl)

의미: 우호적인

동의어: friendly, cordial, harmonious

예문: The dispute was settled in an amicable manner.

 

16. innocuous (adj. / ɪˈnɑːkjuəs)

의미: 무해한

동의어: harmless, benign, inoffensive

예문: The remark seemed innocuous but offended several employees.

 

17. prosperous (adj. / ˈprɑːspərəs)

의미: 번영하는

동의어: thriving, affluent, flourishing

예문: The region became prosperous due to technological investment.

 

18. feckless (adj. / ˈfekləs)

의미: 무기력한; 무책임한

동의어: ineffective, incompetent, irresponsible

예문: Critics accused the administration of feckless leadership.

 

19. maniacal (adj. / məˈnaɪəkəl)

의미: 광적인

동의어: frenzied, hysterical, deranged

예문: The suspect exhibited maniacal behavior during interrogation.

 

20. stupendous (adj. / stuːˈpendəs)

의미: 엄청난

동의어: astounding, colossal, phenomenal

예문: The project achieved stupendous success in its first year.

 

21. despondent (adj. / dɪˈspɑːndənt)

의미: 낙담한

동의어: dejected, discouraged, forlorn

예문: Investors grew despondent after the stock market crash.

 

 

22. fluid (adj. / ˈfluːɪd)

의미: 유동적인; 부드러운

동의어: flowing, flexible, adaptable

예문: The company adopted a fluid organizational structure.

 

23. grunt (n. / ɡrʌnt)

의미: 끙 하는 소리; 하급 병사

동의어: groan, murmur, foot soldier

예문: The worker responded with a grunt of disapproval.

 

24. passage (n. / ˈpæsɪdʒ)

의미: 통로; 구절

동의어: corridor, excerpt, transit

예문: The narrow passage limited access to the chamber.

 

25. liability (n. / ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti)

의미: 법적 책임; 부채

동의어: obligation, debt, burden

예문: The company acknowledged liability for the damages.

 

26. clientele (n. / ˌkliːɑːnˈtel)

의미: 고객층

동의어: customers, patrons, consumers

예문: The boutique caters to an affluent clientele.

 

27. provisions (n. / prəˈvɪʒənz)

의미: 조항; 식량

동의어: clauses, supplies, stipulations

예문: The contract includes provisions for arbitration.

 

28. work with (phr.v. / wɜːrk wɪð)

의미: 협력하다; 다루다

동의어: collaborate with, handle, cooperate with

예문: The consultant worked with the team to optimize performance.

 

29. superstitious (adj. / ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs)

의미: 미신적인

동의어: irrational, credulous, unscientific

예문: Some investors are superstitious about market trends.

 

30. monuments (n. / ˈmɑːnjəmənts)

의미: 기념물들

동의어: memorials, landmarks, statues

예문: The city is known for its historic monuments.

 

31. medieval (adj. / ˌmediˈiːvəl)

의미: 중세의; 구식의

동의어: archaic, antiquated, feudal

예문: The castle features medieval architecture.

 

32. untenable (adj. / ʌnˈtenəbl)

의미: 유지할 수 없는

동의어: indefensible, unsustainable, unjustifiable

예문: The theory became untenable after new evidence emerged.

 

33. amenable (adj. / əˈmiːnəbl)

의미: 순응하는; 책임이 있는

동의어: compliant, agreeable, responsive

예문: The manager was amenable to revising the proposal.

 

34. decorous (adj. / ˈdekərəs)

의미: 단정한; 예의 바른

동의어: proper, dignified, polite

예문: Employees are expected to maintain decorous conduct.

 

35. ominous (adj. / ˈɑːmɪnəs)

의미: 불길한

동의어: threatening, foreboding, sinister

예문: Dark clouds cast an ominous shadow over the valley.

 

36. witness (v. / ˈwɪtnəs)

의미: 목격하다

동의어: observe, see, attest

예문: Several bystanders witnessed the accident.

 

37. obliterate (v. / əˈblɪtəreɪt)

의미: 완전히 파괴하다

동의어: destroy, annihilate, eradicate

예문: The explosion obliterated the structure.

 

38. exonerate (v. / ɪɡˈzɑːnəreɪt)

의미: 무죄를 입증하다

동의어: absolve, acquit, vindicate

예문: DNA evidence exonerated the defendant.

 

39. rehabilitate (v. / ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt)

의미: 재활시키다; 명예를 회복시키다

동의어: restore, reform, reinstate

예문: The program aims to rehabilitate former offenders.

 

40. corroborate (v. / kəˈrɑːbəreɪt)

의미: 확증하다

동의어: confirm, substantiate, verify

예문: The witness’s statement corroborated the evidence.

 

41. featuring (adj. / ˈfiːtʃərɪŋ)

의미: ~을 특징으로 하는

동의어: highlighting, showcasing, starring

예문: The exhibition featuring local artists attracted large crowds.

 

42. infringe (v. / ɪnˈfrɪndʒ)

의미: 침해하다

동의어: violate, breach, encroach

예문: The company was sued for infringing copyright.

 

43. embark (v. / ɪmˈbɑːrk)

의미: 착수하다; 승선하다

동의어: commence, undertake, board

예문: The firm embarked on a new expansion strategy.

 

 

44. elaborate (v. / ɪˈlæbəreɪt)

의미: 상세히 설명하다

동의어: explain, expound, clarify

예문: The speaker elaborated on the proposal’s benefits.

 

45. omission (n. / oʊˈmɪʃn)

의미: 생략; 누락

동의어: exclusion, neglect, oversight

예문: The omission of key data weakened the argument.

 

46. detection (n. / dɪˈtekʃn)

의미: 발견; 탐지

동의어: discovery, identification, recognition

예문: Early detection improves survival rates.

 

47. contraction (n. / kənˈtrækʃn)

의미: 수축; 축소

동의어: reduction, shrinkage, compression

예문: Economic contraction led to job losses.

 

48. suppression (n. / səˈpreʃn)

의미: 억압; 진압

동의어: repression, restraint, quelling

예문: The suppression of dissent sparked protests.

 

49. wound (n. / wuːnd)

의미: 상처

동의어: injury, lesion, cut

예문: The wound required immediate medical attention.

 

50. bind (v. / baɪnd)

의미: 묶다; 구속하다

동의어: tie, fasten, obligate

예문: The contract binds both parties legally.

 

51. halt (v. / hɔːlt)

의미: 멈추다

동의어: stop, cease, terminate

예문: The government halted construction temporarily.

 

52. mend (v. / mend)

의미: 고치다; 수선하다

동의어: repair, fix, restore

예문: Technicians mended the damaged equipment.

 

53. anecdotal (adj. / ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl)

의미: 일화적인

동의어: informal, narrative, unverified

예문: The claim was based on anecdotal evidence.

 

54. segregated (adj. / ˈseɡrɪɡeɪtɪd)

의미: 분리된

동의어: separated, isolated, divided

예문: The facilities remained segregated by policy.

 

55. secluded (adj. / sɪˈkluːdɪd)

의미: 외딴

동의어: isolated, remote, hidden

예문: The cabin is located in a secluded area.

 

56. scarce (adj. / skers)

의미: 부족한

동의어: rare, limited, insufficient

예문: Water became scarce during the drought.

 

57. barren (adj. / ˈbærən)

의미: 황량한; 결실이 없는

동의어: infertile, desolate, unproductive

예문: The barren land could not sustain crops.

 

58. vacuous (adj. / ˈvækjuəs)

의미: 공허한; 멍청한

동의어: empty, mindless, hollow

예문: The speech was criticized as vacuous and repetitive.

 

59. reclusive (adj. / rɪˈkluːsɪv)

의미: 은둔적인

동의어: solitary, withdrawn, introverted

예문: The reclusive author rarely grants interviews.

 

60. degradation (n. / ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃn)

의미: 악화; 저하

동의어: deterioration, decline, debasement

예문: Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.

 

61. amplitude (n. / ˈæmplɪtuːd)

의미: 진폭; 폭

동의어: magnitude, extent, breadth

예문: The amplitude of the signal increased significantly.

 

62. lavishness (n. / ˈlævɪʃnəs)

의미: 사치스러움

동의어: extravagance, opulence, luxury

예문: The lavishness of the ceremony drew criticism.

 

63. abundance (n. / əˈbʌndəns)

의미: 풍부함

동의어: plenty, profusion, surplus

예문: The region enjoys an abundance of natural resources.

 

64. basin (n. / ˈbeɪsn)

의미: 분지; 대야

동의어: valley, bowl, reservoir

예문: The river flows into a vast basin.

 

65. reptile (n. / ˈreptaɪl)

의미: 파충류

동의어: lizard, snake, crocodile

예문: The biologist specializes in reptile behavior.

 

 

66. outwit (v. / ˌaʊtˈwɪt)

의미: 꾀로 이기다

동의어: outsmart, outmaneuver, outfox

예문: The negotiator managed to outwit his opponent.

 

67. perplex (v. / pərˈpleks)

의미: 당황하게 하다

동의어: confuse, bewilder, puzzle

예문: The sudden policy shift perplexed analysts.

 

68. blend in (phr.v. / blend ɪn)

의미: 어울리다; 눈에 띄지 않다

동의어: assimilate, merge, integrate

예문: The spy attempted to blend in with the crowd.

 

69. convolute (v. / ˈkɑːnvəluːt)

의미: 복잡하게 만들다

동의어: complicate, entangle, twist

예문: The explanation only convoluted the issue further.

 

70. exemplify (v. / ɪɡˈzemplɪfaɪ)

의미: 예시하다

동의어: illustrate, demonstrate, typify

예문: The case exemplifies the need for reform.

 

71. undermine (v. / ˌʌndərˈmaɪn)

의미: 약화시키다

동의어: weaken, erode, sabotage

예문: Rumors undermined public confidence.

 

72. hyperboles (n. / haɪˈpɜːrbəliːz)

의미: 과장법들

동의어: exaggerations, overstatements, embellishments

예문: The advertisement relied on hyperboles to attract customers.

 

73. collocation (n. / ˌkɑːləˈkeɪʃn)

의미: 연어; 어구 결합

동의어: word pairing, lexical combination, phraseology

예문: Understanding collocation is essential for fluency.

 

74. conundrum (n. / kəˈnʌndrəm)

의미: 난제

동의어: puzzle, dilemma, enigma

예문: The budget deficit presents a fiscal conundrum.

 

75. euphemism (n. / ˈjuːfəmɪzəm)

의미: 완곡어법

동의어: mild expression, indirect term, understatement

예문: “Downsizing” is often a euphemism for layoffs.

 

76. predicated (adj. / ˈpredɪkeɪtɪd)

의미: ~에 근거한

동의어: based, founded, contingent

예문: The theory is predicated on empirical data.

 

77. expounded (v. / ɪkˈspaʊndɪd)

의미: 상세히 설명했다

동의어: explained, elaborated, elucidated

예문: The scholar expounded the principles of constitutional law.

 

78. embittered (adj. / ɪmˈbɪtərd)

의미: 분개한; 원한을 품은

동의어: resentful, aggrieved, acrimonious

예문: The embittered employee filed a lawsuit.

 

79. inaugurated (v. / ɪˈnɔːɡjəreɪtɪd)

의미: 취임시켰다; 개시했다

동의어: initiated, launched, commenced

예문: The president inaugurated the new policy initiative.