접촉시키다, 연락하다
I contacted all the investors by email.

(공식적으로) 확정[결정]하다
It's difficult to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.

숙련가, 달인, 전문가
I’d like to get an expert’s opinion.

귀신붙은, 사로잡힌
A haunted house is difficult to sell.

조사하다, 연구하다
The detectives investigated the crime scene.

객관적인, 객관의
Multiple choice tests are more objective than essays because there is only one correct answer.

과정, 순서
To become famous is a long process.

평판, 세평
She had a very bad reputation among her friends.

마구간
The cowboy woke up early and went to the stable to get his horse ready for the days work.

완전한, 철저한
Fiona did a thorough check of her essay before submitting it to her teacher.

투명한
Put your things in a transparent bad so they're easy to find.

금지하다
My workplace banned all men from wearing earrings to work.

간신히, 겨우, 가까스로
I barely had enough change for the bus.

상품, 일용품
Money, gold, silver, wheat, corn are all important commodities.

계약, 약정
You must sign a contract before you move into an apartment.

위기, 중대 국면
The fire caused a major crisis in the hospitals; there was not enough room for all the victims.

과감하게, 극적으로
Our budget has been drastically reduced.

평가하다, 견적하다, 추정하다
It is estimated that over 98% of people in Korea are literate.

절박한, 촉박한
A strike by the workers is imminent.

전매, 독점
Men like John D. Rockefeller had a monopoly on all of the oil produced in America.

(개인에게) 소중한
She had lost her wedding ring which was precious to her.

(상품의 ) 판매를 촉진하다
Advertisers work hard to find new ways to promote their products.

반란을 일으키다, 반역하다
His speech is encouraging students to revolt against society.

엄한, 엄격한
He received a severe punishment for his crime.

부족, 결핍
Currently in Beijing, teaching is a well-paid job because there is a shortage of English teachers.

증가[팽창]하다, 늘다
The union membership swelled.

(가치·품질 등이) 떨어지다
Gold increases in value over time, however, appliances declines in value.

전체의, 완전한
The entire building caught on fire.

비용, 지출
Will it cost you a great expense to travel to Hawaii?

금하다, 허락하지 않다
The children were forbidden from going into the forest without adult supervision.

병
Mike couldn’t go to work for over a week because of his illness.

한정하다, 제한하다
My manager wanted to limit the number of hours I could work each day.

(특히 열심히 노력하도록) 동기를 부여하다
Her speech motivated me to hold onto my dreams.

(행정 단위인) 주(州)[도(道)]
She and her husband are from the same province in China.

반작용하다, 반동하다
He reacted joyfully to the news of his new born baby.

엄격한, 완전한
The mother gave her son strict orders to be home by midnight.

중독자
I'm a caffeine addict. If I don't have my coffee in the morning, I can't function at work.

논쟁의, 논의의 여지가 있는
Abstinence is a very controversial subject among educators.

범죄, 죄
If you commit a crime, you will be punished.

토론하다
The two candidates debate over national security.

민주주의, 민주 정치
The United States government is setup as a democracy.

(행위 또는 표현이)간접적인, 에두른
We took an indirect route to the party that made us late.

상처를 입히다, 다치게 하다
I was injured when I fell from the swing.

불충분한
He provided me with insufficient information.

얻다, 획득하다
It was difficult to obtain a passport for her husband because he was foreign born.

관점, 시각
What is your point of view on this matter?

피해자
One of the victims lived to tell the story.

관점, 시각
His viewpoint on life was that you work hard, play hard and save hard.

양자로 삼다
My sister has adopted a baby from South America.

생물학의
Three of her children were biological and three were adopted.

자신감
She lacked confidence to pursue a career in medicine.

방문하다
My aunt and uncle dropped in yesterday.

중퇴하다
Danny dropped out of college but still became a success.

명예로운
Joseph was our honored guest at the meeting.

변호사, 법률가
The skillful lawyer was able to present all the facts to the jury.

순진하게
I, perhaps naively, believed he was telling the truth.

아주 귀중한
Watching the children laugh and enjoy themselves was priceless.

마음이 누그러지다
The security guard relented and let them through.

미묘한, 포착하기 어려운
The wife wanted a new oven and gave her husband subtle hints.

예기치 않은
Her husband unexpectedly left the party.

결국 ~이 되다
At the end of the story, everything worked out for the best.

매장, 토장
Some cultures have a very positive view of burials.

관
The rich man was buried in an expensive coffin that had a gold interior.

시체, 송장
Many corpses were found after the earthquake.

부식하다, 부패하다
The old wooden house simply decayed after many years.

괴로움을 주는
The distressing event made her feel depressed.

포옹하다, 껴안다
Upon my return after many years, my old high school friend welcomed me with a warm embrace.

달아나다, 도망치다
The girl fled from the house as it caught on fire.

부서진 조각, 파편
That piece of wood was a fragment chipped off from the coffin.

무덤, 굴
I visit my mother's grave every Sunday.

맥박
My pulse quickened as I got on the rollercoaster.

급속히, 순식간에
The river current is flowing rapidly.

주목할 만한, 두드러진
She made a remarkable recovery from her surgery and was able to go back to work in just two weeks.

무덤
The heroes went into the vampire's tomb to destroy him.

경기장
The sports arena was very large and could hold 5,000 people.

무수한, 셀 수 없는
I have told you countless times not to do that!

융통성있는, 적응성 있는
We need a piece of cable that is more flexible than this one.

혁신, 쇄신, 새로 도입한 것
There have been many innovations thanks to plastic.

(장비,가구를) 설치[설비]하다
The technicians are here to install the new equipment in the machine room. Could you show them the way?

최초의, 기원의
As there are many pirated DVDs, it's difficult to find an original one.

우주선
New spacecraft are being made that will take astronauts deeper into space.

전통의, 전통적인
She decided not to marry Tom because he was too traditional; he expected her to stay home, cook and have babies.

깨지지 않는, 해독되지 않은
Many liquids today come in unbreakable plastic bottles.

이용하다
She utilized her negotiation skills to get the contract.

여러 가지의
various newspapers reported the crime differently.

삶의 방식
She enjoys a calm and simple way of life.

성취
It is a great accomplishment to have graduated first in your class.

입수가능한, (가격이) 감당할 수 있는, 알맞은
The houses in Texas are very affordable compared to other states.

비행, 항공
aviation is an important part of a country's defense.

민간인
civilians do not have the same access to places that military personnel do.

경쟁하다, 겨루다
The two boys competed in the marathon, to figure out who is better.

알려지다, 나오다
The United States emerged from the Cold War as the world's foremost military superpower.

개인의
I will consider each individual case separately before I come to any conclusions.

(욕구·자신감·열의를 갖도록) 고무[격려]하다
The book was written to inspire all artist to pursue their dreams.

(계획 등을) 착수하다, 일으키다, 시작하다
The designer launched a new product at this year's fashion show.

대부분, 대다수
The majority of the school children were from single parent homes.

선회하다
The Earth orbits the sun every 24 hours.

개척하다, 솔선하다
She pioneered new medical practices that focused on the needs of the patient.

인공위성
The communications satellite lost its signal with the Earth.

복부
Her pants fit too tightly around her abdomen.

경제의
The business closed due to economic reasons.

변덕, 일시적 유행
High-heeled shoes was a popular fad in the 70's for men.

융합, 결합
His fusion of various international foods made his restaurant popular.

우아, 기품
Emily moved with such grace on the stage.

야윈, 마른
A person who is lean is more attractive than someone who is too skinny.

극한까지 증가하다, 최대한으로 하다, 최대화하다, 최대값을 구하다, 가능한 한 광의로 해석하다
We have to maximize our time here, so let’s visit all the famous sites.

명상
The Buddhist monk shared his meditations on modern life with temple visitors.

복합적인
multiple choice tests are a favorite of college students.

대략, 거의
We have roughly the same opinions.

경향, 추세
The recent trend in developed countries is to have less children.

주의
The little girl raised her hand to get the teacher's attention.

방벽, 방책
A barrier was erected to stop demonstrators getting too close to the American embassy.

거꾸로, 반대로
Children should respect their parents; conversely, parents should not aggravate their children.

선언하다, 포고하다
After declaring his love for her, he got down on his knees and proposed.

패배시키다
They defeated the enemy after a lengthy battle.

~할 가치다 있다
In this movie, the lead actor's performance is so good that he definitely deserves a top acting award.

극단적으로
She was extremely upset when she did not receive the job offer.

지속하다, 계속하다
He maintained his idea even though others disagreed.

존경하다, 존중하다
I respect those who have given their lives so that we all could enjoy freedom.

봉급, 급료
His salary increased as his performance at work improved.

지위, 신분
Lawyers and doctors have more status than bus drivers.

적응, 조화
Both sides reached an accommodation that will make everyone happy.

내려가다, 내리다
Rain descends from the clouds above.

표현하다
I am very thankful for all that you have done for me, and I cannot fully express my gratitude in words.

기능, 목적, 관능
The program included a function to enable the user to update the database.

(사람, 물건을)어떤 목적에 쓰고자 하다
Do you intend to stay overnight?

(현재 얘기되고 있거나 자신이 살고 있는 특정) 지역의, 현지의
Our local fire station has just added a new truck.

걸작, 명작
Falling water is considered to be Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece.

주목할 만한
She received an award for her notable work in solving world poverty.

(세계나 인생에 대한 신념 체계로서의) 철학
His philosophy in life is to do what you can and leave the rest to God.

원리, 원칙
One of the main principles of Christianity is to love others.

목적
The purpose of this meeting is to determine the products we will sell during the holiday season.

받아들이지 않다
I do not reject his story, I just question some of the details.

표준의, 보통의
The standard work hours are 9 to 5.

주변, 환경
An animal brought up in its natural habitat is always aware of its surroundings.

이용할 수 있는, 쓸모 있는
Most breakfast foods are only available during the morning hours.

문명
It seems that civilization is improving every year.

(권리, 사실을) 주장하다
She claimed she graduated from Harvard University, but no one believed her.

발견
With the discovery of penicillin, many lives have been saved.

넓이, 범위, 정도
The extent of the damage caused by the fire was not known.

소설, 창작
Sue prefers fiction over biographies.

세대(비슷한 연령층)
Her big nose was a family trait that was passed down from one generation to the next.

(한 나라, 한 민족 등의) 국어
Learning many languages can be beneficial in life.

언급하다, 간단히 말하다
She mentioned that she wanted to have a romantic dinner on her anniversary.

앞의, 이전의
I received more information at the previous parenting conference than at this one.

증명, 증거
It is not wise to accuse someone of wrong-doings without proof.

직사각형의
We used rectangular bricks to build a sturdy wall.

행동주의, 능동주의
In my community, political activism, both for and against the government, is high.

대사
He became the country's newest ambassador to Germany.

(정치·사회적 운동) 조직[대의명분/이상]
Finding a cure for cancer is a popular cause in most parts of the world.

명사, 유명인
With his success in the movie, Charles became a celebrity overnight.

다르다, 틀리다
The brothers differ in personality only.

호의, 친절
The prime minister went on a goodwill tour of Asia.

인도주의의
Her humanitarian efforts were recognized by the United Nations.

말려들게 함, 연루
He denied any involvement in the crime.

가난한
There are millions of poor and needy people in United States.

(상품의 ) 판매를 촉진하다
Advertisers work hard to find new ways to promote their products.

공표하다, 광고하다
The media tried to publicize the president's minor mistake in pronunciation.

진심의, 성실한
She felt regret for her actions and gave each child a sincere apology.

수행하다, 처리하다
The scientist will conduct research on the matter of gravity.

계속하다, 지속하다
It's better to continue what you are doing to the end, than quitting halfway.

대조, 대비
The contrasts in the two art pieces shows the techniques of the old and the modern.

비평가, 평론가
While fans raved over his new album, music critics called it repetitive and predictable.

(한 국가나 집단의) 문화
Because America is a land of immigrants, its culture is difficult to define.

감정적인
She gave an emotional speech about her dead mother.

친절한 행위
He gave her many complements in hope of winning her favor.

세대(비슷한 연령층)
Her big nose was a family trait that was passed down from one generation to the next.

수입, 소득
I need a bigger income to afford a bigger house.

(두 사람,집단,국가 사이의) 관계
Sue has a good relationship with Tom. They are best friends.

조사, 표본 조사
We took a survey to see how kids reacted to the new standard.

평가하다, 값을 매기다
Most people do not truly value the work of a woman in the home.

학문적인
I received an academic scholarship for my good grades.

~에 영향을 미치다
Her lack of a college degree started to affect her self-esteem.

선입견, 편견
The government has accused the media of bias.

보관, 관리, 보호
After the divorce, the mother received custody of the children.

평등, 동등
Many minorities, such as African Americans, have fought for equality so they can be treated the same as any other people.

동등한, 같은 양의, 같은 뜻의
1000 milliliters is equivalent to 1 liter.

출산 휴가
I took maternity leave so that I could prepare for my new baby.

(사람들이 조직적으로 벌이는) 운동
The environmentalist movement has gained so much momentum that some have dubbed it the latest religion.

못 보고 지나치다
I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked.

관점
Her perspective of the situation was very different than mine.

비율, -율
Crime rates have declined in recent years.

바로잡다, 교정하다
You need to redress the problem with Mom before you move away.

일일이 열거하다
His mother never specifies what she needs; I always have to guess what she wants.

대우, 대접
We want to ensure equal treatment for everyone.

폭력적인
Many families are torn by violent behavior.

고용하다
We employed the help of a gardener to trim our bushes.

평가하다, 견적하다, 추정하다
It is estimated that over 98% of people in Korea are literate.

재정상의, 재무의
Schools are getting expensive for one person to pay for their own. So try looking for financial help.

기능, 목적, 관능
The program included a function to enable the user to update the database.

다국적의
Bill Gates is the founder of a multinational corporation.

질, 품질
Their products are of very high quality.

(양, 크기 따위를) 줄이다, 감소시키다
I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.

특정의, 일정의
The specific type of chocolate he likes is only found in Europe.

직원, 간부
We had a new member join our staff at the museum today.

사본, 등본
I need to send a copy of my university transcripts to my new employer.

옮기다, 전하다
We transferred the file from David's computer to Sue's computer.

임금
The employees were not satisfied with their wages.

신청하다
His daughter is applying for admission next year.

예산, 예산안
I need to get a budget so I can save more of my money.

빚, 부채
During college she had incurred a lot of debt.

(가치·품질 등이) 떨어지다
Gold increases in value over time, however, appliances declines in value.

사기, 기만
He was charged with fraud for his illegal business in Chicago.

이자
If you only pay the interest on your credit card you will never get out of debt.

미결제의, 미해결의
He has an outstanding electric bill that he must pay before his power can be turned back on.

빚이 있다
I still owe my brother lunch since he helped me move into my new apartment.

이익, 이윤
She made a big profit selling Christmas decorations.

~처럼 보이다
He's almost 40, but he seems so much younger.

대학생의
Being an undergraduate student at Nottingham University was one of the best times of my life.

조밀한, 밀집한
My dad thinks that driving compact cars can help the environment.

편리한
The delivery service in Korea, is very convenient and fast.

산업, 공업, 제조업
In order to increase the city's revenue, they need to attract more industry.

다수의, 수많은
The man had numerous wives in many different countries.

휴대용의
The mother bought each of her children a portable CD player.

일부, 부분
A significant portion of his salary goes to charity.

남몰래, 은밀히, 개인으로서, 내밀한 이야기지만, 개인적으로는
I spoke privately to Mr. Jones about my grade.

공공의, 공중의
A public toilet needs to be used cleanly.

연속물, 일련
Michael gave a series of lectures at the local university.

사회적인, 사회의
Most schools organize social events for the students.

나타내다
Her three chevrons stand for her rank of sergeant.

저장소, 창고, 기억 장치, 보관료, 축전
She put all the baby clothes in storage because she was planning on having more children.

관리자
Sara works as a school administrator.

상업상의
The program is now available for commercial sale.

기부를 하다
During Christmas, citizens are urged to contribute something for the needy.

능률적인
After fixing refrigerators for 20 years, he was very efficient at what he did.

도덕상의
The committee is in place to ensure the ethical

(부당하게) 이용하다, 착취하다
Some textile factories exploit children and make them work under deplorable conditions.

알리다, 통보하다
Please notify me when your father gets home.

관련시키다
I find it difficult to relate to my parents. It's like they can't even understand me.

잘라낸 부분
Does the restaurant have a non-smoking section?

비윤리적인
His unethical behavior will make him a bad choice for president.

외모; 겉 모습
The actors appearance on stage caused everyone to stand up and applause.

이득, 이익
The new department store brought many benefits to the city.

이루어져 있다
The holiday package consists of accommodation, meals and spa vouchers.

실망시키다
David was disappointed because he couldn’t enter the competition.

활기에 찬, 정력적인
The energetic puppy wanted to play all evening long.

곧, 즉각
immediately, the children ran outside when the lunch bell rang.

원치않은, 반대의
The candidate received a negative response for changing his views.

뚜렷한, 현저한, 분명한
There has been a noticeable improvement in his grades.

적당한, 적절한
He showed proper behavior during the wedding.

(고통 등을) 경감하다, 덜다
Exercise is an effective way to relieve the stress of university life.

자존심, 자부심
All the compliments she received raised her self-esteem.

압력, 중압
Too much stress always gives me a headache.

일시적으로
Joe temporarily left the office. He'll be back in a moment.

평가하다, 값을 매기다
Most people do not truly value the work of a woman in the home.

평균의, 보통의
Many people think that the Sydney Opera House is special, however when I saw it, I thought it was average.

암
Smoking causes lung cancer, so its better not to smoke.

(정치·사회적 운동) 조직[대의명분/이상]
Finding a cure for cancer is a popular cause in most parts of the world.

담다, 포함하다, 함유하다
Each box contains all the ingredients you need for making a delicious cake.

환경, 주위
The family environment affects the personality of the child.

드러내다
Children that have been exposed to different situations tend to be more mature.

임신한
I never want to be pregnant.

산출물, 생산품
Popular products are produced more often.

(증거 등으로) 입증하다, 증명하다
After being framed, it was difficult for the man to prove his innocence.

(양, 크기 따위를) 줄이다, 감소시키다
I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.

(잊어 버린 것을) 상기시키다
Tom always needs to be reminded about his homework.

실시하다
He police officer was responsible for enforcing the law.

(약속, 직무 등을) 다하다, 이행하다
In order to fulfill the requirements for your degree, you must take a speech class.

무시하다
Just ignore my sister when she bothers you.

불법의, 비합법적인
It is illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

이주자, 입주민
Many immigrants in the United States came to realize the American dream.

법률상의, 법률의
After her car accident, she needed some legal advice.

이주하다
Birds migrate when the climate begins to change.

소유물, 재산
She lost all her possessions during the fire.

저지, 막음
Taking aspirin is a prevention for heart attacks.

번영, 번창, 성공
The country's future prosperity depends on the education of its children.

벌하다, 응징하다
It is necessary to punish the child when they cause trouble, however, it should never be too severe.

위험, 위험성
There is great risk of becoming addicted to gambling.

(발달·전개 등이) 꾸준한
The steady snowfall pleased the children because they could soon make a snowman.

공격적인, 공세적인
The aggressive behavior of the child caused much concern for the parents.

마음가짐
Exercising in the morning can change your attitude

방벽, 방책
A barrier was erected to stop demonstrators getting too close to the American embassy.

참가, 헌신, 전념
Marriage is a life long commitment.

경쟁의, 경쟁적인
My friend is so competitive that he gets very upset when he loses.

성
Many countries still discriminate based on gender.

찾다, 발견하다
After looking through the pictures, she was able to identify the man who stole her purse.

양육하는, 돌보는
These delicate plants need careful nurturing.

(특히 많은 교육이 필요한 전문적인) 직업[직종]의, 전문적인
Doctors, lawyers and engineers are all professional careers.

전진, 진행
A great deal of progress has been made in the field of genetics over the past fifty years.

출판하다, 발행하다
That book was first published in 1980, but it is still popular today.

봉급, 급료
His salary increased as his performance at work improved.

산산이 부수다
The explosion shattered all the windows in the building.

재
The volcano covered the city in a layer of gray ash.

수여하다, 주다
The queen bestowed a medal to the soldier for his bravery.

(사람들의) 취업[고용]
He was laid off from his job and is not looking for employment.

(건물을) 비우다
Please help the people evacuate from the burning building.

대부분의 사람들이[에게], 일반적으로
He is generally considered to be the father of jazz music.

위험한, 모험적인
Drinking too much alcohol can be hazardous to your health.

주민, 저주자
The inhabitants of the east coast enjoy four distinct seasons.

(산의) 정상, 산꼭대기
We climbed to the summit of the mountain.