v. 조명하다, (이해하기 쉽게)밝히다, 채색하다
Einstein wanted to illuminate the workings of the universe with a clarity never before achieved.
perish
v. 죽다, 소멸하다
Every work of art is not a mere reproduction, but a unique creation that exists on its own and never perishes.
tender
adj. 부드러운
The tender songs of birds came floating in from the fields beyond the city.
dwindle
v. 줄어들다
Once again, they discussed the company’s expenses and dwindling revenue.
traumatic
adj. 충격적인
Individuals who are concerned about a traumatic event, such as the threat of the loss of a loved one, will dream about that loved one more.
patrol
v. 순찰하다
He patrolled the hills, removed the leaves and branches, and cleared away the sand.
handout
n. 배포 인쇄물, 유인물
I’ll do that as soon as I finish putting the handouts in the folders.
knight
n. 기사/ 기사 작위를 주다
He was even knighted by Pope Pius Ⅴ in 1571.
fieldwork
n. 현장연구, 현지조사
Jim performed fieldwork in Lesotho, a small nation in Africa.
gratify
v. 만족시키다
To give up pretensions is as blessed a relief as to get them gratified.
mighty
adj. 강력한, 장대한
The pen is mightier than the sword.
naive
adj. 순진한, 고지식한
Most of us are also naive realists.
nursery
n. 아기 방, 육아실
Switching on the light in the nursery, Evelyn found her baby daughter, Julie, tossing feverishly.
grin
v. 활짝 웃다
A broad grin comes on to a hundred and fifty faces.
terrific
adj. 멋진
I heard that it got some terrific reviews.
doctoral
adj. 박사의
We expect you to have completed your university studies with a doctoral degree in economics.
erupt
v. (감정을)터뜨리다, 분출하다
The class captain erupted into a roar of laughter, and we were embarrassed beyond belief.
infrastructure
n. 사회 기반 시설
Rome’s agricultural production could not provide sufficient energy to maintain its infrastructure and the welfare of its citizens.
magnify
v. 확대하다
The man took the necklace, examined it, turned it over, weighed it, and took up a magnifying glass to look at it more closely.
orphanage
n. 고아원
to pay a visit to an orphanage
sleeve
n. 소매
It’s an ugly sweater with red plastic buttons and a collar and sleeves all stretched out.
swear
v. 선서하다, 맹세하다
The officers finished the day by swearing Chris in as the first ― and only ― honorary state trooper.
tidy
adj. 잘 정돈된
By the time they reach adolescence, we may expect them to be able to keep their room tidy for the first time.
cuisine
n. 요리법, 요리
The specific combinations of foods in a cuisine constitute a deep reservoir of accumulated wisdom about diet and health and place.
submission
n. 제출(출품), 항복
Their submission depicted children playing at a nursery.
intrinsic
adj. 고유한, 본질적인
One of the many strengths of the African American community is an intrinsic support for the athletic endeavors of African American girls and women.
overlap
v. 겹쳐지다, 포개다, 공통되다
Spineless and flat against the ground, rock cactus has triangular tubercles that overlap in a star-shaped pattern.
worship
n. 숭배, 예배/ 숭배하다, 예배하다
There were some places of worship in the city.
imprint
n. 자국/ 찍다, 새기다
It’s never a permanent imprint; the next musician to come along can smooth out the clay and mold it in a completely different way.
mandatory
adj. 의무적인, 강제적인
While this may seem preferable, it is far from mandatory.
peculiar
adj. 특이한, 고유의, 독특한, 특별한
There is an almost peculiar correlation between what is in front of our eyes and the thoughts we are able to have in our heads.
prescription
n. 처방전, 처방된 약
In the United States, 25% of all prescriptions from pharmacies contain substances derived from plants.
cheat
v. 부정행위를 하다, 속이다
Employees often steal from their employers, and students cheat on their exams.
expedition
n. 탐험(원정)대, 탐험
When Napoleon invaded Egypt in 1798, Fourier and other scholars accompanied the expedition.
signature
n. 서명/ 서명하다
Kids under 18 need their parent’s signature on the registration form to receive it.
clan
n. 씨족
A male clan head passes his position down to either his younger brother or his sister's son.
roar
v. 소리지르다, 휘몰아치다, 으르렁거리다
Tomorrow, he would go into the roaring downtown district and find work.
screw
n. 나사(못)/ 나사로 고정하다
A screw is a simple mechanical device.
aroma
n. 향기
The heat releases an aroma that attracts certain insects.
bin
n. 통
You give aluminum cans to the homeless guy who collects them from the recycling bin.
lid
n. 뚜껑
An old teapot which has lost its lid becomes an ideal container for a bunch of roses picked from the garden.
sting
v. (침 등으로)쏘다, 찌르다/ 침
I have a stinging sensation and I itch all over.