1. settle (v. / ˈsetl)
의미: 해결하다; 정착하다
동의어: resolve, conclude, establish
예문: The parties agreed to settle the dispute out of court.
2. identify (v. / aɪˈdentɪfaɪ)
의미: 확인하다; 식별하다
동의어: recognize, determine, pinpoint
예문: Investigators could not identify the source of the leak.
3. measure (v. / ˈmeʒər)
의미: 측정하다; 평가하다
동의어: gauge, assess, quantify
예문: The agency measured the impact of the policy using multiple indicators.
4. pristine (adj. / ˈprɪstiːn)
의미: 오염되지 않은; 완전히 새것 같은
동의어: unspoiled, immaculate, spotless
예문: The artifacts were found in pristine condition.
5. hasty (adj. / ˈheɪsti)
의미: 성급한
동의어: rushed, impulsive, premature
예문: A hasty conclusion can undermine the credibility of the report.
6. crude (adj. / kruːd)
의미: 조잡한; 원유의(가공되지 않은)
동의어: rough, unrefined, raw
예문: The device was a crude prototype, but it demonstrated the core concept.
7. fiscal (adj. / ˈfɪskəl)
의미: 재정의
동의어: financial, budgetary, monetary
예문: The minister announced fiscal reforms to curb the deficit.
8. precise (adj. / prɪˈsaɪs)
의미: 정확한; 정밀한
동의어: exact, accurate, meticulous
예문: The lab requires precise measurements to validate the hypothesis.
9. brawny (adj. / ˈbrɔːni)
의미: 근육질의; 건장한
동의어: muscular, strong, burly
예문: The brawny athlete dominated the competition.
10. irascible (adj. / ɪˈræsəbl)
의미: 성미가 급한; 쉽게 화내는
동의어: irritable, hot-tempered, testy
예문: The irascible supervisor often snapped at minor mistakes.
11. prodigal (adj. / ˈprɑːdɪɡl)
의미: 낭비하는; 방탕한
동의어: wasteful, extravagant, profligate
예문: His prodigal spending alarmed the auditors.
12. affluent (adj. / ˈæfluənt)
의미: 부유한
동의어: wealthy, prosperous, well-to-do
예문: The brand targets affluent consumers in urban areas.
13. let on (phr.v. / let ɑːn)
의미: 비밀을 누설하다; (의도적으로) 알리다
동의어: reveal, disclose, hint
예문: She didn’t let on that she already knew the results.
14. sell out (phr.v. / sel aʊt)
의미: 매진되다; (신념을) 저버리다
동의어: be sold out, betray, capitulate
예문: Tickets sold out within minutes of the announcement.
15. make up (phr.v. / meɪk ʌp)
의미: 꾸며내다; 화해하다
동의어: fabricate, reconcile, compose
예문: He made up an excuse to explain his absence.
16. talk back (phr.v. / tɔːk bæk)
의미: 말대꾸하다
동의어: retort, answer back, reply rudely
예문: The student was reprimanded for talking back to the teacher.
17. repercussion (n. / ˌriːpərˈkʌʃn)
의미: (뜻밖의) 후폭풍; 영향
동의어: consequence, fallout, aftereffect
예문: The decision had serious repercussions for small businesses.
18. reformation (n. / ˌrefərˈmeɪʃn)
의미: 개혁; 개선
동의어: reform, overhaul, restructuring
예문: The commission recommended judicial reformation to reduce corruption.
19. prerogative (n. / prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv)
의미: 특권; 전권
동의어: privilege, right, authority
예문: It is the CEO’s prerogative to approve final hiring decisions.
20. pretension (n. / prɪˈtenʃn)
의미: 허세; (근거 없는) 주장
동의어: affectation, claim, self-importance
예문: His pretension to expertise was exposed during the debate.
21. caustic (adj. / ˈkɔːstɪk)
의미: 신랄한; 부식성의
동의어: biting, corrosive, sarcastic
예문: The reviewer’s caustic comments damaged the author’s reputation.
22. virulent (adj. / ˈvɪrələnt)
의미: 치명적인; 악성의
동의어: malignant, severe, bitter
예문: A virulent strain spread rapidly through the region.
23. scathing (adj. / ˈskeɪðɪŋ)
의미: 혹평하는; 통렬한
동의어: harsh, blistering, cutting
예문: The committee issued a scathing report on safety violations.
24. retentive (adj. / rɪˈtentɪv)
의미: 기억력이 좋은; 보유하는
동의어: tenacious, adhesive, memorizing
예문: She has a retentive memory for detailed statistics.
25. gravel (n. / ˈɡrævəl)
의미: 자갈
동의어: pebbles, stones, grit
예문: The tires skidded on loose gravel.
26. porous (adj. / ˈpɔːrəs)
의미: 다공성의; 허술한
동의어: permeable, absorbent, leaky
예문: The border was porous, allowing smuggling to flourish.
27. tangible (adj. / ˈtændʒəbl)
의미: 만질 수 있는; 명확한
동의어: concrete, real, palpable
예문: The training produced tangible improvements in productivity.
28. resilient (adj. / rɪˈzɪliənt)
의미: 회복력 있는; 탄력 있는
동의어: tough, adaptable, hardy
예문: The resilient economy recovered faster than expected.
29. conducive (adj. / kənˈduːsɪv)
의미: 도움이 되는; 유리한
동의어: favorable, helpful, beneficial
예문: A quiet environment is conducive to focused study.
30. trespass (v. / ˈtrespæs)
의미: 무단 침입하다; (권리를) 침해하다
동의어: intrude, encroach, violate
예문: The hikers were fined for trespassing on private land.
31. arid (adj. / ˈærɪd)
의미: 건조한; 메마른
동의어: dry, parched, barren
예문: Agriculture is difficult in arid climates.
32. limp (adj. / lɪmp)
의미: 힘없는; 축 처진
동의어: floppy, slack, feeble
예문: The lettuce turned limp after being left unrefrigerated.
33. contain (v. / kənˈteɪn)
의미: 포함하다; 억제하다
동의어: include, hold, restrain
예문: The report contains confidential financial data.
34. registry (n. / ˈredʒɪstri)
의미: 등록부; 등기소
동의어: register, roster, directory
예문: The property registry listed the land under a different owner.
35. opulent (adj. / ˈɑːpjələnt)
의미: 호화로운
동의어: lavish, sumptuous, luxurious
예문: The hotel’s opulent lobby impressed foreign delegates.
36. refined (adj. / rɪˈfaɪnd)
의미: 세련된; 정제된
동의어: polished, cultivated, sophisticated
예문: She proposed a refined strategy based on consumer data.
37. fickle (adj. / ˈfɪkl)
의미: 변덕스러운
동의어: capricious, unpredictable, inconstant
예문: Public opinion is fickle and can shift overnight.
38. weary (adj. / ˈwɪri)
의미: 지친; 싫증 난
동의어: tired, exhausted, fatigued
예문: Voters grew weary of repeated scandals.
39. lenient (adj. / ˈliːniənt)
의미: 관대한
동의어: tolerant, merciful, permissive
예문: The judge was lenient because it was a first offense.
40. prudent (adj. / ˈpruːdnt)
의미: 신중한
동의어: cautious, wise, judicious
예문: It is prudent to diversify investments.
41. finite (adj. / ˈfaɪnaɪt)
의미: 유한한; 한정된
동의어: limited, bounded, restricted
예문: The project must be completed with finite resources.
42. mangle (v. / ˈmæŋɡl)
의미: 엉망으로 만들다; 심하게 훼손하다
동의어: mutilate, botch, ruin
예문: The translation mangled several key legal terms.
43. corrode (v. / kəˈroʊd)
의미: 부식시키다; 좀먹다
동의어: erode, rust, eat away
예문: Acid can corrode metal pipes over time.
44. exhaust (v. / ɪɡˈzɔːst)
의미: 고갈시키다; 지치게 하다
동의어: deplete, drain, wear out
예문: Prolonged stress can exhaust the immune system.
45. abnegate (v. / ˈæbnɪɡeɪt)
의미: (권리 등을) 포기하다; 부정하다
동의어: renounce, relinquish, deny
예문: The heir abnegated his claim to the estate.
46. acute (adj. / əˈkjuːt)
의미: 급성의; 예리한
동의어: severe, intense, keen
예문: The hospital reported an acute shortage of nurses.
47. devout (adj. / dɪˈvaʊt)
의미: 독실한; 헌신적인
동의어: pious, faithful, dedicated
예문: She remained devout despite years of hardship.
48. opaque (adj. / oʊˈpeɪk)
의미: 불투명한; 이해하기 어려운
동의어: cloudy, obscure, impenetrable
예문: The contract was intentionally opaque to non-experts.
49. concise (adj. / kənˈsaɪs)
의미: 간결한
동의어: brief, succinct, terse
예문: Please provide a concise summary of the findings.
50. dismiss (v. / dɪsˈmɪs)
의미: 해고하다; 묵살하다
동의어: discharge, reject, disregard
예문: The court dismissed the case for lack of evidence.
51. defeat (v. / dɪˈfiːt)
의미: 이기다; 좌절시키다
동의어: overcome, beat, thwart
예문: The incumbent was defeated in a close election.
52. impose (v. / ɪmˈpoʊz)
의미: 부과하다; 강요하다
동의어: levy, enforce, inflict
예문: The government imposed strict sanctions on the regime.
53. infringe (v. / ɪnˈfrɪndʒ)
의미: 침해하다
동의어: violate, breach, encroach
예문: The policy may infringe individual privacy rights.
54. overstep (v. / ˌoʊvərˈstep)
의미: 도를 넘다; 권한을 넘어서다
동의어: exceed, transgress, encroach
예문: The agency was accused of overstepping its authority.
55. vapid (adj. / ˈvæpɪd)
의미: 재미없는; 공허한
동의어: insipid, dull, banal
예문: The article was criticized for its vapid conclusions.
56. coarse (adj. / kɔːrs)
의미: 거친; 조잡한
동의어: rough, crude, harsh
예문: His coarse language violated workplace policy.
57. dimension (n. / dɪˈmenʃn)
의미: 치수; (문제의) 측면
동의어: aspect, measurement, scope
예문: The analysis addressed the legal dimension of the dispute.
58. substance (n. / ˈsʌbstəns)
의미: 물질; 요지(실질)
동의어: material, essence, content
예문: The proposal lacked substance despite its confident tone.
59. volume (n. / ˈvɑːljuːm)
의미: 용적; 양
동의어: capacity, amount, quantity
예문: The factory increased production volume to meet demand.
60. portion (n. / ˈpɔːrʃn)
의미: 부분; 1인분
동의어: part, segment, share
예문: Only a small portion of the budget was allocated to research.
61. ground breaking → groundbreaking (adj. / ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ)
의미: 획기적인
동의어: innovative, pioneering, trailblazing
예문: The team published a groundbreaking study on early cancer detection.
62. eminent (adj. / ˈemɪnənt)
의미: 저명한
동의어: distinguished, renowned, prominent
예문: An eminent scholar chaired the conference.
63. enigmatic (adj. / ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk)
의미: 수수께끼 같은
동의어: mysterious, cryptic, puzzling
예문: The CEO’s enigmatic remarks fueled speculation.
64. expansive (adj. / ɪkˈspænsɪv)
의미: 광범위한; 개방적인
동의어: wide-ranging, extensive, broad
예문: The firm adopted an expansive approach to risk management.
65. extraneous (adj. / ɪkˈstreɪniəs)
의미: 관련 없는; 불필요한
동의어: irrelevant, superfluous, unnecessary
예문: The judge instructed the jury to ignore extraneous details.
66. decree (n. / dɪˈkriː)
의미: (공식적인) 법령; 포고
동의어: edict, order, ordinance
예문: A royal decree established new trade rules.
67. verdict (n. / ˈvɜːrdɪkt)
의미: 평결; 판단
동의어: judgment, decision, ruling
예문: The jury delivered a guilty verdict.
68. concord (n. / ˈkɑːŋkɔːrd)
의미: 화합; 일치
동의어: harmony, agreement, unity
예문: The agreement was intended to restore concord among factions.
69. mandate (n. / ˈmændeɪt)
의미: 명령; (권한을 부여하는) 위임
동의어: directive, authorization, order
예문: The agency acted under a legislative mandate.
70. yield (v. / jiːld)
의미: 산출하다; 양보하다
동의어: produce, generate, concede
예문: The investment yielded steady returns over a decade.
71. divulge (v. / daɪˈvʌldʒ)
의미: (비밀을) 누설하다
동의어: disclose, reveal, leak
예문: Employees are prohibited from divulging proprietary information.
72. exploit (v. / ɪkˈsplɔɪt)
의미: 이용하다(착취하다); 활용하다
동의어: utilize, leverage, take advantage of
예문: The attacker exploited a vulnerability in the system.
73. hamper (v. / ˈhæmpər)
의미: 방해하다
동의어: hinder, impede, obstruct
예문: Supply shortages hampered production.
74. submerge (v. / səbˈmɜːrdʒ)
의미: 잠기게 하다; 잠수하다
동의어: immerse, sink, inundate
예문: Heavy rains submerged several roads.
75. collide (v. / kəˈlaɪd)
의미: 충돌하다; (의견이) 충돌하다
동의어: crash, clash, bump
예문: The two vehicles collided at the intersection.
76. account (n. / əˈkaʊnt)
의미: 설명; 계정
동의어: report, explanation, record
예문: The witness gave a detailed account of the incident.
77. burglary (n. / ˈbɜːrɡləri)
의미: 절도(주거침입)
동의어: break-in, theft, robbery
예문: The neighborhood saw a rise in burglary cases.
78. garner (v. / ˈɡɑːrnər)
의미: (관심·지지 등을) 얻다
동의어: obtain, secure, amass
예문: The proposal garnered support from both parties.
79. provoke (v. / prəˈvoʊk)
의미: 자극하다; 유발하다
동의어: incite, trigger, arouse
예문: The remarks provoked a heated response.
80. accredit (v. / əˈkredɪt)
의미: 공식 인정하다; 공인하다
동의어: certify, authorize, endorse
예문: The organization is accredited to evaluate academic programs.