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satisfaction

n. 만족(감)
What are the things in life that give you a deep sense of satisfaction or a feeling that you too are on the right road?

worth

a. ~의 가치가 있는
Even though I often find myself working hours that I won’t get paid for, it’s worth it.

essential

a. 필수적인
Reservations are essential if you plan to eat there on a Saturday.

journey

n. (인생의) 행로
These three people are happy no matter how difficult the journey may sometimes feel.

fulfillment

n. 충족감, 성취
She found fulfillment by starting her own business.

nonetheless

ad. 그럼에도
Nonetheless, I love the challenge and excitement my job offers.

be aware of

~을 알고 있다
They are aware of what is most important to them.

dignity

n. 존엄성; 존엄, 품위
Helping people keep their human dignity in the face of overwhelming obstacles is dynamic, engaging, and rewarding work.

passion

n. 열정, 갈망
We found a similar passion in each other for fresh, creative music.

disaster

n. 재난, 참사
The earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters of this century.

humanitarian

a. 인도주의적인
I am a humanitarian aid worker who works with people in developing countries.

values

n. 가치관
Her values were very different from mine.

equate

v. 동일시하다
For Naomi, happiness is equated with the fulfillment she gains from helping others.

be willing to

흔쾌히 ~하다
These people are willing to give up the things many other people would consider essential for a happy life.

accompaniment

n. 반주
For some pieces that needed the accompaniment of other instruments, I had to learn to use computer music programs.

hang out with

…와 시간을 보내다
They are leisure activities such as {hanging out} with my friends or going to see new films.

belong

v. 제자리〔알맞은 위치〕에 있다
I feel certain that I’m where I belong.

security

n. 안정감, 보장; 보안, 경비
Even more precious to me is the financial security that comes with a good income.

recognition

n. 인정
Even more precious to me is the social recognition I gain as a law professional.

be fascinated by

…에 매료〔매혹〕되다
I began learning to play the guitar as a teenager, having been fascinated by the sound.

status

n. 지위
For Eva, happiness means the social status and financial rewards of her career.

sacrifice

v. 희생하다
Those exams required me to sacrifice leisure activities.

finance

v. ~에 자금을 대다
To finance my music activities, I give private guitar lessons and sometimes I take part-time jobs.

low-budget

a. 저예산의
We perform on the street or in clubs and produce low-budget albums.

overwhelming

a. 극도의, 저항하기 힘든
He gained overwhelming popularity through the drama.

temporary

a. 일시적인
A job is a position of regular employment or simply a paid task, which may be temporary or permanent.

instrument

n. 악기
I enjoy playing musical instruments with my friends.

survive

v. 살아남다, 생존하다
I help people survive their crises.

in common

공통의, 공통적으로
If Eva, Jinwoo, and Naomi have one thing in common, it is their self-understanding.

define

v. 정의하다
People define happiness differently and have their own ways of pursuing it.

would-be

a. (장차) ~이 되려고 하는, ~을 지망하는
The would-be actor is still in his teens, but he has a mysterious appeal.

intermittent

a. 간헐적인, 간간이 나오는
My usual life is a combination of intermittent electricity, even more intermittent water.

accomplishment

n. 성취, 업적
My job brings me a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

bond

n. 유대(감)
Music and the bonds I form with other people through music are the most important things in my life.

combination

n. 조합, 결합
My usual life is a combination of terrible Internet connections and a lot of extra work.

attorney

n. 변호사, 법률 대리인
I am now a business law attorney in the legal department of a big company.

comfort

n. 생활을 안락하게 해주는 것
The hotel where we stayed offered a high standard of comfort and service.

pursue

v. 추구하다
Here we have three people who each pursue happiness in their own way.

steady

a. 안정적인, 꾸준한
My parents are worried because I’m not looking for a steady job.

look for

…을 찾다
The police continue to look for the escaped prisoners.

qualification

n. 자격, 능력
I had to study to pass a series of difficult tests, including the qualification exams.

precious

a. 귀중한
We can save precious time by taking this shortcut.

manage to

어떻게든 …을 해내다
Even as a beginner, I managed to create some simple guitar pieces for fun.

adolescence

n. 청소년기
From adolescence, my dream was to become a lawyer.

victim

n. 희생자, 피해자
If people find a victim, they should help him or her.

get acquainted with

…와 교제를 맺다, 알게 되다
I got acquainted with some great would-be musicians and singer-songwriters.

stem from

~에서 기인하다, 유래하다
Long-term happiness seems to stem from a belief that we are on the road we want to be on.

mean

v. 의미하다
What does being happy really mean?

refugee

n. 피난자, 난민
Humanitarian aid workers provide short-term help for refugees or victims of wars or natural disasters.

priority

n. 우선 사항
They make choices based on their priorities.

permanent

a. 영속적인, 영구적인
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause permanent skin damage.

immediate

a. 즉각적인, 직접적인
I need work that brings me more immediate feelings that I’m helping people in need.

in that regard

그 점에 있어서, 그 점과 관련하여
You are not “alone in the universe” in that regard.

anxious

a. 불안한, 염려하는
I’m uncertain and anxious.

pinpoint

v. (정확히) 기술〔묘사〕하다
The military uses computer imaging to pinpoint targets.

logical

a. 논리적인
My score in “mathematical and logical ability” wasn’t bad.

assignment

n. 과제
This must be the hardest assignment I’ve everhad.

capacity

n. 능력
Does he have the capacity to handle this job?

nanny

n. 유모, 보모
I considered becoming a kindergarten teacher or a professional nanny.

abandon

v. 포기하다, 버리다
It is too early to abandon the idea of being a nurse simply because you have not done well in science.

conclude

v. 결론을 내리다
I was wrong when I concluded that I had no major interests.

aptitude

n. 적성
I could try online aptitude tests.

decide on

~으로 결정하다
We looked at all the cats in the pet store and finally decided on a little white one.

potential

n. 잠재력
Why not take an aptitude test first so that you can identify your potential more clearly?

scared

a. 두려워하는
I’m scared I might fail.

identify

v. 찾다, 발견하다
It will help you identify the newest market trends in the industry.

on track

제대로 궤도에 오른
Here are a few tips to get you on track.

author

n. 글쓴이, 저자
The author of the article didn't check her facts.

tip

n. 요령, (실용적인) 조언
She got a tip on how to prepare for the test.

clueless

a. 단서가 없는, 무지한
When it comes to computers, I'm clueless.

biology

n. 생물학
In the biology class, we looked at various leaves under a microscope.

wind up –ing

(~하는 상황에) 처하게 되다
I only know that whatever I wind up doing, I want it to excite me.

attend to

보살피다, 돌보다
There are other professions that offer opportunities to attend to people’s needs besides nursing.

doubt

v. 의심하다, 믿지 않다; n. 의심, 불신
I doubt that aptitude tests are really helpful.

challenging

a. 도전적인, 힘든
Deciding on your career is a challenging task.

athletic

a. 운동 경기의, 체육의; 운동선수의
Students can get discount tickets for all athletic events.

typical

a. 전형적인, 일반적인
You can compare your results with the typical abilities required for nursing.

grateful

a. 감사하는, 고마워하는
I’d be grateful for any help you could give me.

innate

a. 타고난, 천성의
Aptitude tests are designed to assess a person’s tendency to succeed in certain areas based on his or her innate characteristics.

feasible

a. 실현 가능한
This plan for a new town library is not economically feasible.

normal

a. 정상인, 보통의
I understand your uncertainty about your career choice, which is normal for many high school students.

pathway

n. 진로, 길
I really want to be a nurse, but I’m afraid the pathway will be too difficult.

scribble

v. 휘갈겨 쓰다
Scribble down your thoughts on the notebook.

chemistry

n. 화학
I’ve never been good at science subjects such as chemistry and biology.

worksheet

n. 연습 문제지
This career worksheet is about what we want to be when we grow up.

emotional

a. 정서적인
Helping kids in financial or emotional need should be very rewarding.

profession

n. (전문적인) 직업
Most professions in the medical field require years of training.

screenwriter

n. 시나리오 작가
This interesting and touching story was created by screenwriter Helson.

be suited to

~에 적합하다, 잘 맞다
You may be suited to nursing.

check out

~을 조사하다, 확인하다
Check out career guidance books in libraries or book stores.

modest

a. 겸손한
Write down things that you are good at—don’t be modest.

explore

v. 탐구하다; 탐색하다
Take this chance to explore your interests and feasible options.

nutritionist

n. 영양사
If you are great in the kitchen, you could pursue a career as a chef or a nutritionist.

self-analysis

n. 자기 분석
A self-analysis to identify my interests can help me pinpoint possible careers.

apparently

ad. 보아하니 (~인 듯하다)
Apparently, school grades don’t always relate to aptitude.

make an effort

노력하다, 애쓰다
I will make an effort to become a good nurse!

spatial recognition

공간 지각
The right side of the brain supports creativity, artistic doings, and spatial recognition.

work on

~에 노력을 들이다
I’m working on a career worksheet for school.

major

a. 주요한, 중대한
I have no major interests and therefore nowhere to begin.

recommend

v. 추천하다, 권하다
The occupational field recommended for me was healthcare services, which include nursing.

appear

v. ~인 듯하다
Being a nurse appears to require social and communication abilities even more than scientific ones.

confirm

v. 확인하다, 확실히 하다
The test has confirmed that I am well suited to being a nurse.

task

n. 일, 과제
Our first task is to review the budget.

linguistic

a. 언어의
When I went abroad, I found it hard to get along with others due to linguistic and cultural barriers.

nowhere

ad. 어디에도 없는
Getting what you want is only a problem if you have nowhere to go next.

population

n. 인구
The aging population is another factor that will determine our future.

lack

v. 부족하다; n. 결핍, 부족
The jobs that require creativity, which robots lack, will survive, such as fine arts and music.

a bit

약간
That sounds fantastic, but a bit scary as well.

alert

a. 기민한; 경계하는
As long as you stay alert to new developments and changes, you will find that opportunities are greater than ever before.

audience

n. 청중
Could you tell our audience what attitudes or abilities will best help them prepare for the future?

sustainable

a. 지속 가능한
The government is promising sustainable economic growth.

demand

n. 수요
There will be a high demand for products and services that cater to the needs of the elderly.

drone

n. 무인 비행체
Drones will become vital tools for many fields.

folks

n. 사람들
We will still need healthcare workers who help elderly folks continue to live with dignity.

observation

n. (관찰에 따른) 논평, 의견
Here are some of my observations.

adaptability

n. 적응력
The qualities you will need most are, first, adaptability to deal with changes.

exchange

v. 교환하다
IoT is the network of physical objects that collect, exchange, and create data via the Internet.

pollution

n. 오염, 공해
There is now more concern than ever about environmental pollution and our limited natural resources.

generate

v. 만들어 내다
The human body generates heat.

glimpse

n. 잠깐〔언뜻〕 봄
Our guest speaker will give us a fascinating glimpse into the trends.

pessimistic

a. 비관적인
You will hear many anxious and even pessimistic predictions about the future.

poem

n. 시
We already see computers creating interesting poems or paintings.

renewable

a. 재생 가능한
The renewable energy market will create millions of new green jobs.

decline

v. 감소하다
Birth rates are declining while people are living longer.

characteristic

n. 특징
The primary characteristic of our age is the pace of change, which is faster than ever.

utilize

v. 활용하다, 이용하다
Things, rather than humans, will actively utilize information, making decisions without needing our input.

via

prep. ~을 통해서
Do not send the application via fax.

vital

a. 주요한, 필수적인
The liver plays a vital role in our body.

have an effect on

~에 영향을 미치다
Soon, the change that is taking place will have an effect on our career patterns.

algorithm

n. 알고리즘, 연산(법)
Learning algorithms relies heavily on mathematics.

repetitious

a. 자꾸 반복되는
A great deal of our conversational interaction involves the repetitious use of structure.

unmanned

a. 무인의
Drones are unmanned flying robots.

moderator

n. 조정자, 사회자
A panel of experts will ask the candidates questions, with a journalist as moderator.

prediction

n. 예측, 예견
It's too early to make any predictions about the results.

agriculture

n. 농업
A green job may involve agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

numerous

a. 수많은, 다양한
Numerous kinds of human tasks will be automated, and countless jobs will disappear.

development

n. 개발
It is imperative that we address sustainable energy development.

current

a. 현재의
Do you follow the current trends in fashion?

cope with

~을 대처하다
You can choose to find ways to cope with the challenges the future will set you.

look after

~을 맡다, 돌보다
Even if robots can nurse people efficiently, many people will still choose to be looked after by caring humans.

trend

n. 경향, 추세
The trend toward bigger cars is new this year.

restore

v. 되찾다, 복원하다
The building has been restored after the fire.

apply

v. 적용하다; 지원하다
This applies to complex ones such as news reporting or legal counseling.

personalize

v. (개인 필요에) 맞추다
Within a few decades, most homes will have personalized robot helpers.

curiosity

n. 호기심
Children have a curiosity about the world around them.

industry

n. 산업
The last major trend I want to talk about is the growing environmental industry.

increase

n. 증가
Our centuries-old fossil-fuel dependence and the increase in the world population are serious problems.

feature

n. 특징; 특집 (기사/방송)
Robots will be another feature of our future life.

emerge

v. 생겨나다, 부상하다
New fields are emerging.

as a result

결과적으로
As a result, the number of homeless people is increasing.

crisis

n. 위기
You need creativity to make new opportunities even from crises.

environment

n. 환경
We should protect the environment from pollution.

substantially

ad. 상당히, 많이
A green job is work that contributes substantially to preserving and restoring environmental quality.

automation

n. 자동화
This level of automation is possible because of IoT technology.

disappear

v. 사라지다
Do you know it’s statistically highly likely that more than half of the jobs we know today will disappear by 2030?

inevitable

a. 피할 수 없는
If any inevitable business makes me skip a day, for the next three days I do nothing but write.

fare

n. 요금
First I had to pay my boat fare.

inspiration

n. 영감
He asserts that writing a novel is more about practice than talent or inspiration.

research

v. 연구하다
It is important to research the market before offering a new product for sale.

prominent

a. 저명한
After two months in Africa I met Louis Leakey, a prominent anthropologist.

quit

v. 그만두다, 사직하다
I quit my film job and began to work as a waitress in a hotel.

activist

n. 활동가
In the 1990s my career direction changed from scientist to activist.

harsh

a. 냉혹한
His first novel got a harsh review that said the novelist Kim Yeonsu would probably not last long.

raise

v. 모금하다
Now I spend most of my time traveling around the world—giving lectures and raising money.

confess

v. 고백하다, 털어놓다
Kim also confesses that he had to rewrite his novel more than ten times.

publish

v. 출간하다, 발표하다
In August 1963, I published my first article in the National Geographic, “My Life Among Wild Chimpanzees.”

envy

v. 부러워하다
I have envied people who are very good at self-management.

assert

v. 주장하다
She has asserted that everything she did was appropriate.

accompany

v. 동반하다
I chose my mother, who was thrilled to accompany me for the first three months.

deliberately

ad. 의도적으로
I searched the forest every day, deliberately trying not to get too close to the chimpanzees too soon.

deforestation

n. 삼림 벌채, 삼림 파괴
I realized that deforestation was having a devastating effect on the people in East Africa.

autobiography

n. 자서전
In her autobiography, Anne gives a vivid description of her childhood.

obvious

a. 분명한
For Kim, the importance of steady action in pursuing a dream is obvious.

qualify

v. 적합하다; 자격을 얻다
I used to spend more than twice the time other people would to create something that could qualify as ‘writing.’

efficient

a. 효율적인
The restaurant established an efficient way to train new employees.

cannot afford to

~할 여유가 없다
My family couldn’t afford to send me to university.

termite

n. 흰개미
The bug can catch ten or more termites in succession in this way.

redefine

v. 재정의하다
We must redefine tool, redefine Man, or accept chimpanzees as humans.

mound

n. 흙더미
They built their homes on mounds to protect them from flooding.

ambition

n. 야망, 포부
I've always had an ambition to be a doctor.

assistant

n. 보조자
He offered me a job as his assistant at Nairobi’s natural history museum.

patience

n. 인내심
He wanted someone with endless patience.

insist

v. 고집하다, 주장하다
They insisted that I should go to the party.

sort

n. 유형, 종류
I read as many books as I could find about all sorts of animals.

impress

v. 깊은 인상을 주다, 감명을 주다
He was impressed by how much I knew about African animals.

secret

n. 비결, 비법
What is the secret of his success?

literary

a. 문학의
He has received almost all the major Korean literary awards.

earn

v. 얻다, (돈을) 벌다
Before very long I had earned enough money for a round-trip fare to Africa.

presence

n. 존재
Gradually they accepted my presence.

transcribe

v. 옮겨 쓰다
Kim transcribes his notes from the previous day into sentences.

associate A with B

A와 B를 연관 짓다
The diseases are associated with exposure to harmful environments.

authority

n. (정부)당국
The British authorities objected to a young woman living alone among wild animals in Africa.

remark

v. 발언하다
He remarked that the award was more than he was expecting.

decade

n. 10년
The research has been going on for a decade.

long

v. 열망하다
After I graduated from high school, I longed to research animals.

jealous

a. 질투하는, 시기하는
I’ve never felt jealous of people with outstanding literary talent.

encounter

v. 직면하다
When I was ready to start the study, I encountered an obstacle.

discipline

v. 단련하다
His strongly disciplined work pattern seems to be closely associated with his view of writing.

stamina

n. 체력, 스태미나
I don't think I have more stamina than other people.

wildlife

n. 야생 동물
The use of pesticides is killing off wildlife.

acclaim

v. 격찬하다
Her first novel was widely acclaimed.

used to

~하곤 했다
I don’t go to the movies as often as we used to.

spectacularly

ad. 극적으로
My favorite stories all involved people who were spectacularly close to animals and could communicate with them.

behavior

n. 행동
He wanted someone who truly wanted to live among the chimps and learn about their behavior.

translate

v. 번역하다
His books have been translated into several foreign languages.

devastating

a. 매우 파괴적인
The drought has had devastating consequences.

dump

v. 버리다
I had to dump about one hundred pages and start over from the beginning.

coexistence

n. 공존
My journey led me to my dream of peaceful human-animal coexistence.

persistent

a. 끈질긴, 지속되는
He insists that he simply has been steady and persistent.

make it a rule to

~하기로 정하다
I make it a rule to work three times a day.

critic

n. 평론가
I had to thank the critic because it was the only review my novel gained at that time.

encourage

v. 격려하다
My mother always encouraged me in my ambition.

document

v. 기록하다
The Geographic then decided to support my work and to document my life in Africa.

routine

n. 일과
To help answer this question, let us look at this novelist’s daily routine.

formal

a. 공식적인, 정식의
He told me my lack of experience or formal qualifications didn’t matter.

extract

v. 추출하다, 꺼내다
I observed two chimps making tools to extract termites from their mounds.

outstanding

a. 뛰어난
Even though he is a successful writer, he does not think that he has an outstanding talent.

endangered

a. 멸종 위기에 처한
I'm talking to people about environmental issues and the endangered chimpanzees.

except for

~를 제외하고
I write all day, except for meals and sleep.

timeline

n. 연대표, 시각표
There's an appendix with historic timeline.

realistic

a. 현실적인
That’s why I try to make realistic, efficient schedules for myself and act on them.

above all

무엇보다도
Above all, I'd like to thank my family.

privilege

n. 특권
It was a great privilege to be so near them.

habitat

n. 서식지
I dreamed that one day I might be able to study animals in Africa, in their natural habitat.

disprove

v. 틀렸음을 증명하다
One day I saw the chimps hunting for meat, which disproved the widely held belief that chimpanzees are vegetarian.

revise

v. 수정하다
Enjoy the peace that comes when there seems to be nothing more you can revise.

exclusive

a. 독점적인, 배타적인
Until that time, creating tools was thought to be exclusive to humans.

deadline

n. 마감 시간
I have a deadline coming up.

secretary

n. 비서
She works as a bilingual secretary for a trading company.

anthropologist

n. 인류학자
Some anthropologists thought about culture as adaptation.

management

n. 관리; 경영, 운영
The success of the business was due to excellent management.

chaperone

n. 매니저, 보호자
I would not be allowed to go by myself; I had to choose a chaperone.

imminent

a. 임박한
I have no imminent deadline to keep.

advocate

n. 지지자
I decided to become an advocate for sustainable development.

meanwhile

ad. 한편
Meanwhile, I’ll start now with my plan for this week—one step at a time.

scrutinize

v. 면밀히 조사하다
A profiler is a person who scrutinizes evidence at crime scenes.

interfere with

~을 방해하다
Noise from next door interfered with her sleep last night.

daunt

v. 기죽게 하다
She talked nothing daunted in front of people.

considering

prep. ~을 고려하면
Considering my wish to study abroad, would I need to study at a domestic college first?

bachelor

n. 학사 학위 소지자
My first requirement will be a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

theory

n. 이론
I learn directly through field experience rather than by concentrating on theory.

launch

v. 개시하다
I could take restaurant-related courses in how to launch a catering business.

regularly

ad. 규칙적으로
The dentist reminded her to floss regularly.

run

v. 경영하다
Those are the skills and knowledge I will need to run a world-class restaurant.

forensic

a. 범죄 과학 수사의
She's taking a class in forensic science in college.

supportive

a. 지원하는
Having supportive teammates helped him get back his confidence.

postscript

n. 후기
I added a postscript to my letter that said, "P.S., I miss you."

route

n. 길, 노선
To start with, I drew a flowchart of different routes I could follow.

catering

n. 음식 공급
Would you like to use our catering service for your reception?

judgment

n. 판단
I should not allow personal feelings to interfere with my judgment.

consult

v. 상담하다
I search for information on the Internet or I consult with my parents.

turn out

~로 판명되다
It turns out that I’m not suited for restaurant work.

option

n. 선택권
I learned how to choose a career path among several options.

promote

v. 승진시키다
Because of his excellent job performance, he was promoted within the first year.

major in

~을 전공하다
I plna to go to university and major in psychology.

in advance

미리, 먼저
Let me know a week in advance when you want to leave.

requirement

n. 필수 사항
What is the requirement for the job?

full-time

ad. 상근으로서
If I start working full-time, will I have time to develop my foreign language skills?

domestic

a. 국내의
They were surprised that the product was domestic and not imported.

skepticism

n. 회의, 의심
I should have a healthy skepticism about people in general.

physically

ad. 신체적으로
Working in a restaurant is much harder, both mentally and physically than you expect

competent

a. 능숙한
I should be persistent and perform competent research.

financial

a. 금전상의, 재정적인
The couple got into financial difficulty and needed a loan from the bank.

spot

v. 찾아내다
I should also be able to spot lies in interviews and testimony.

logic

n. 논리
The detective used logic to figure out who stole the diamonds.

acquire

v. 습득하다
To acquire fundamental knowledge about cooking, I have read many books about food and nutrition.

valid

a. 타당한
You must have a valid reason to reschedule your test.

compare

v. 비교하다
She advised me to think about possible ways of becoming a chef and to compare each option’s advantages.

assume

v. 가정하다
Having prepared this action plan, I feel as if I were already a profiler, assuming everything goes as planned!

preparation

n. 준비
Taking the Career Preparation class this semester, I’ve been able to do a lot of thinking about where I want my career to begin.

ultimate

a. 궁극적인
My ultimate goal is to be a world-class chef who owns a restaurant.

originally

ad. 원래
I discovered that there are many more ways to become a chef than I had originally thought.

vague

a. 모호한
The meaning of this paragraph is rather vague.

world-class

a. 세계 일류의
He took his place among world-class soccer players.

semester

n. 학기
My brother will take an art class next semester.

intensive

a. 집중적인
The greatest benefit of going to college is that I would be able to learn cooking skills in an intensive way.

nutrition

n. 영양소
Poor nutrition can cause illness.

reasoning

n. 추리, 추론
The detective has great powers of reasoning.

up close

바로 가까이에서
I would be able to see up close how a restaurant is run.

enforcement

n. 집행
According to my test results, my qualities make me well suited for a career in law enforcement.

deepen

v. 심화시키다
College would enable me not only to deepen my knowledge, but also to expand my experience.

criminal

n. 범죄자
The police checked the records of the criminal.

concentrate on

~에 집중하다
Concentrate on your problem.

argument

n. 논쟁
Mr. and Mrs. Kim had an argument about money.

hypothesis

n. 가설
I will need to be able to form a hypothesis and make valid arguments based on logic and reasoning.

benefit

n. 이득, 이익
Exercise provides many benefits for your health.

internship

n. 인턴십
Many schools even have international student exchange programs or internship programs.

culinary

a. 요리의
College would enable me to deepen my culinary knowledge.

submit

v. 제출하다
He submitted his assignment to a teacher.

renowned

a. 유명한
He was renowned for his skill in painting.

prove

v. 판명되다
Tests proved that the water was unsafe to drink.

degree

n. 학위
At least a Bachelor’s degree is required for an entry-level job.

surround

v. 둘러싸다
The wall surrounds my house.

investment

n. 투자
Finding out early would be much better than realizing it several years later, after a big investment in time and money for college.

seek

v. 구하다
He is seeking his fortune in other country.

advantage

n. 장점
The advantage of living in the city is that there are so many things to see and do.

cuisine

n. 요리법
I could study a variety of cuisines, such as Greek, French, and Italian, through specialized college programs.

evidence

n. 증거
Scientists have not yet found evidence of life on Mars.

time frame

n. 기간
They were not able to finish the project within the established time frame.

fundamental

a. 기본의
You have to know the fundamental rules of grammar to write for the school paper.

demanding

a. 부담이 큰
According to my research so far, cooking in a restaurant is much more demanding.

expand

v. 확장하다
I'd like to expand my experience from the bottom up and learn how to manage a retail flower store.

testimony

n. 증언
I suspected his testimony because he had lied before.

expertise

n. 전문 지식
I'm a fairly good cook, but French cuisine is beyond my expertise.

suit

v. 적합하다
The color yellow suits her.

mentally

ad. 정신적으로
Cooking in a restaurant is much more challenging, both mentally and physically than it appears.

sociology

n. 사회학
Sociology is the study of society or of the way society is organized.

volunteer

n. 자원봉사자
She works as a volunteer for the Red Cross.

paragraph

n. 단락
Our teacher told us to write three paragraphs about an interesting experience.

admission

n. 입학
A well-written SOP is an opportunity to impress a college admissions committee.

communicative

a. 의사소통의
These achievements show my communicative skills, which are required in the field of sports marketing.

pile up

쌓이다, 많아지다
As more and more drawing notebooks piled up in my room, I noticed how this simple habit kept me more attentive to everyday life.

sibling

n. 형제자매
Think about yourself as a person, as a family member or friend—for example, a good listener, the youngest sibling, a math peer tutor, etc.

proofread

v. 교정을 보다
You need to proofread your SOP time and again.

pass away

사망하다
When I was eleven, my grandmother passed away and left me something that changed my life.

cooperate

v. 협동하다
My club activities allowed me to achieve something wonderful through sharing and cooperating.

outline

n. 개요
She wrote an outline of the report before she wrote the first draft.

love affair

n. 열광, 애정
He has a love affair with fast sports cars.

convey

v. 전달하다
This opening conveys Eunji’s motivation for studying library science in a way that is both clear and interesting.

notice

v. 알아채다
I noticed how this simple habit kept me more attentive to everyday life.

institution

n. 기관
An SOP is a written statement in which you explain your motivation to apply to a program, a college, or a position in an institution.

substantial

a. 상당한
Once you have a substantial draft, get feedback from whoever can make useful suggestions,

target

v. 겨냥하다
That is why I created the Drawing Book Club in my second year of high school, targeting students who were keen on creating art like me.

defend

v. 방어하다
Instead of trying to defend yourself, describe the circumstances that led to the problems.

apply to

~에 지원하다
SOP is a written statement in which you explain your motivation to apply to a program, a college, or a position in an institution.

genuine

a. 진실한
It was clear that her love for him was genuine.

brilliant

a. 멋진
If you think of something brilliant to add, pull out your list and add the new idea.

instead of

~ 대신에
We have to face reality instead of avoiding it.

draft

n. (아직 완성본이 아닌) 원고, 초안
Put your draft away for a while, and come back to it.

verbal

a. 구두의
Remember your SOP is a verbal picture of you as a person.

reliability

n. 신뢰도
His reliability makes him a good employee.

spin

v. 제시하다
If you can spin this story well enough for the committee, they will see you as a mature person with the ability to overcome hardship.

refer to

~을 참조하다
Please refer to the attached file for details.

librarian

n. 사서
The librarian helped us find good books about Abraham Lincoln.

statistical

a. 통계의
Marketers need to be good at numbers to analyze statistical materials.

highlight

v. 강조하다
You should highlight how you dealt with the situation and what you have learned from the experience.

hook

n. 관심을 끄는 것
The opening paragraph should have a hook that grabs the admissions committee’s attention.

circumstance

n. 상황, 환경
We shouldn't judge her, because her circumstances are so different from ours.

arrange

v. 정리하다
She arranged the bottles according to size.

grab

v. (관심을) 끌다
Korean TV dramas grab the attention of people all over the world.

faculty

n. 교수진
A new teacher is joining the faculty.

process

n. 과정
Creating your SOP can be a daunting process, but here are some tips for writing a good one.

represent

v. 보여 주다
He asked me to represent our class at the meeting.

lifelong

a. 일생의
This opening shows her lifelong passion, not just for books but for taking care of books.

material

n. 자료
I can write about the pleasure of organizing materials and making presentations.

enthusiasm

n. 열정
She showed so much enthusiasm about the job.

overcome

v. 극복하다
An SOP can be an opportunity to show your ability to overcome problems.

attentive

a. 주의를 기울이는
The children were attentive while the story was read to them.

tutor

n. 개인 교사; v. 개인 교수하다, 개별 지도하다
The tutor comes twice per week to help my son with math.

group

v. 분류하다
As you go through this process, try to group your achievements into two to four categories or topics.

objective

a. 객관적인
When you talk about your problems, be as honest and objective as possible.

committee

n. 위원회
Members of the neighborhood formed a committee to raise funds for a basketball court.

mature

a. 성숙한, 어른스러운
She's only fourteen, but she has a mature appearance.

keen on

~을 좋아하는
She's quite keen on learning how to play the electric guitar.

polish

v. 다듬다
You will have some emotional distance from your writing, and it will be easier to see if it is polished enough.

brainstorm

v. (아이디어를 얻기 위해) 자유 토론을 하다
You need to brainstorm first to collect ideas.

content

n. 내용
The contents of this letter are secret.

competition

n. 대회
The diving competition will be held tomorrow.

demonstrate

v. 보여 주다
Describe any experience or achievement that demonstrates your creativity.

perspective

n. 관점
They can give you additional points and new perspectives to include.

tournament

n. 토너먼트
Tommy won the tennis tournament after winning five matches.

memorable

a. 기억할 만한
It is important that you explain your motivations and goals in a memorable way.

convince

v. 설득하다
A well-written SOP is an opportunity to convince a college admissions committee to accept your application.

pull out

꺼내다
I like to pull out some money from my savings account.

applicant

n. 지원자
It is important that you explain your motivations and goals in a way that will distinguish you from other applicants.

semifinal

n. 준결승
Our soccer team made it to the semifinals.

bi-monthly

a. 격월의; 월 2회의
Our bi-monthly gatherings to discuss each member’s daily artwork brought great excitement.

marinate

v. 곰곰이 생각하다
Set your list aside for a day or two and allow your thoughts to marinate.

empathize

v. 공감하다
If you empathize with someone, you understand his or her situation.

reveal

v. 드러내다, 보이다
If you had a meaningful experience that reveals your enthusiasm for your chosen field, briefly explain what you learned from it.

exhibition

n. 전시회
The museum has put the masterpiece on exhibition.

edit

v. 수정하다
You need to edit your SOP until you and your reviewers think you have done your best.

ride the bench

교체 선수를 하다(경기를 하기보다는 교체 선수로 활동하며 대부분의 시간을 벤치에 앉아 보내는 일)
I rode the bench for two years.

appreciate

v. 고마워하다
I’d really appreciate it if you’d let me dress—one game next season.

coach

n. 코치
He's an excellent coach who knows how to get results.

grade

n. 성적, 학점
My grades have never been very good, even though I tried.

GPA

n. (grade point average) 성적 평가점
Applicants need at least a 3.5 GPA.

try out for

~에 지원하다, ~을 위한 적격 시험을 보다
I tried out for the swim team when I was a kid.

go through

~을 겪다
After what you’ve gone through, if you haven’t done that by now, it’s never going to happen.

tragedy

n. 비극
There are greater tragedies in the world.

reluctant

a. 꺼리는, 마지못한
He is reluctant to give up his dream.

gaze

v. 응시하다
Rudy is standing in the stands of the stadium, gazing out over the field.

guarantee

v. 보장하다
I guarantee a week won’t go by in your life, you won’t regret walking out.

regret

v. 후회하다
Still not a week goes by, I don’t regret it.

surplus

n. 여분, 잉여량
I saw it in this surplus store.

enroll

v. 등록하다
Rudy enrolls at Holy Cross Junior College and works hard.

transfer

v. 편입하다
I hoped to get grades good enough to qualify to transfer to Notre Dame.

dress

v. (특정한 유형의) 옷을 입다
Rudy asked for permission to dress for just one game in his senior year.

hang in

버티다
You hung in with the best college football team in the land for two years!

pass by

지나가다
Fortune is passing by and stops to talk to him.

get the best of

~를 이기다
You will regret walking out letting them get the best of you.

finale

n. 피날레
To the crowd’s cheers, he is carried off the field on his teammates’ shoulders—the finale of his dream.

shortlist

n. 후보자 명단
He is not on the shortlist for the team’s next-to-last game.

chant

n. 구호
A “Rudy!” chant begins among his teammates.

attitude

n. 불량한〔반항적인〕 태도
I got filled up with a lot of attitude, so I quit.

give in to

~에 굴복하다
Coach Devine gives in to the chanting and lets Rudy play on the final kickoff.

get into

~에 들어가다; ~을 (시작)하게 되다
Maybe with a high GPA, you might have a chance of getting into Notre Dame.

deal

n. 거래
Here’s the deal.... Holy Cross Junior College is nearby.

impossible

a. 불가능한
It’s for everybody who told me that being a Notre Dame football player would be impossible.

defensively

ad. 방어적으로
The team goes against coach Devine’s wish to play defensively.

be full of

~로 가득 차다
The small park is full of homeless people.

support

v. 지지하다
She always supports his dream of being a Notre Dame football player.

exhibit

v. 보여 주다
I will exhibit some findings from the experiment at the upcoming conference.

chance

n. 확률, 가능성
I am waiting for a chance to introduce myself.

mill

n. 공장
Pete, his lifelong friend, works at the mill.

make out

~을 알아듣다
I can’t quite make out just what it is at the moment.

permission

n. 허가, 허락
They did not have permission to build on the land.

hardly

ad. 거의 ~않다
You’ve got hardly a speck of athletic ability.

except

prep. ~를 제외하고
You don’t have to prove nothing to nobody except yourself.

steel

n. 강철
After high school, Rudy takes a job at a local steel mill.

rejection

n. 거절
Most people find rejection hard to deal with.

sideline

n. (운동 경기장의) 사이드라인
He doesn’t believe I’m on the team because he can’t see me at the sidelines during the games.

put on

~을 입다
He puts on the Notre Dame jacket, excited.

sigh

n. 한숨
She breathed a sigh of relief that she passed the test.

immense

a. 거대한
The whole area used to be an immense desert.

aspiration

n. 열망
Rudy’s aspiration is never taken seriously.

rush

v. 달려들다
She rushed to the coach and gave him a hug.

disappointed

a. 실망한
Don't be disappointed about such a thing.

deserve

v. ~할 가치가 있다
She deserves to have a vacation after all her efforts.

nevertheless

ad. 그럼에도 불구하고
Nevertheless, it is clear that she is talented in soccer.

speck

n. 먼지
She wrote a novel without a speck of humor.

funeral

n. 장례식
Rudy decides at his funeral not to lose any more time in pursuing his dream.

explosion

n. 폭발
Pete is killed in an explosion at the mill.

effort

n. 노력
One coach notices that Rudy makes more effort than any of his teammates.

go by

지나가다
The morning seemed to go by very quickly.

ask for

~을 요청하다
What do you do if your kids ask for help with their homework?

sack

v. 태클하다
Rudy sacks the Georgia Tech quarterback.

drive

n. 동기
Rudy, now a walk-on player, exhibits immense drive in training, as if he were taking part in real games.

compete

v. 겨루다, 참가하다
You know every year we’re competing for the national championship.

virtually

ad. 사실상, 거의
However, his chances of playing in a real game are virtually zero.

announcer

n. 아나운서
I work part-time as an announcer for a local radio station.

resign

v. 사임하다
Coach Ara resigns from his job at Notre Dame.

crowd

n. 군중
Crowds lined the street to watch the parade.

exert

v. 힘껏 노력하다
Rudy still exerts himself to the utmost in practice, hoping to be selected.

whole

a. 전체의, 모든
My whole life, people have been telling me what I could do and couldn’t do.

run out

뛰쳐나가다
I wanted to run out of that tunnel for my dad to prove to everyone that I was somebody.

recall

v. 기억하다
Rudy recalled that Fortune has never seen a game even though he is a groundskeeper.

let ~ down

~을 실망시키다
We count on you so don't let us down.

furious

a. 격분한
He is so furious that he decides to quit the team.

walk-on

n. 후보 선수
Do you know Ara is the only coach in Notre Dame history who encourages walk-on players?

take ~ seriously

~을 진지하게 대하다
You’re the only one who ever took me seriously.

throw ~ off

에서 떠나게 하다
I’ll throw you off this team so fast you won’t know what hit you.

immediately

ad. 즉시
He immediately tries out for the football team.

senior

a. (고등학교·칼리지의) 마지막 학년〔졸업반〕의
Next year, my senior year, I’d love to be able to give him this gift.

tolerable

a. 견딜 만한
Having dreams is what makes life tolerable.

take part in

~에 참가하다
I take part in many social activities.

admit

v. 입학을 허가하다
After two years and three rejections, he finally gets admitted to Notre Dame.

utmost

n. 최대 한도
This new system represents the utmost in modern technology.

crap

n. 헛소리
You are so full of crap.

hug

n. 껴안기, 포옹
She greeted the visitors with hugs and kisses.