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squall
sudden violent windstorm with rain or snow
girdle
belt worn around the waist;
sidestep
take a step to the side to avoid; avoid (an unwelcome question or problem) dishonestly; evade; skirt
cowhand
cowboy or cowgirl; ¸ñµ¿
parenthesis
words introduced as an added explanation (usu. enclosed at both ends by a parenthesis); ADJ. parenthetic: introduced as an added explanation; Ex. parenthetic remarks
terrace balcony;
open area adjacent to a house serving as an outdoor living space; row of building
caterpillar
many-legged wormlike creature; endless chain
fetal
of a fetus; N. fetus: foetus; unborn young of a vertebrate (distinguished from the earlier embryo); žÆ
pleat
flattened narrow fold in cloth; (½ºÄ¿Æ®, Ä¿ÅÙ µîÀÇ) ÁÖ¸§; V.
inviolate
not violated; intact
narcosis deep
stupor or unconsciousness produced by a drug
earthenware
rather roughly baked clay
ply
one layer as of clothe or plywood; one of the strands twisted together to make yarn, rope, or thread; V: join together; use diligently; continue supplying; Ex. She sat plying her needle; Ex. ply their guests with food
imaginative
showing the use of the imagination; good at producing new ideas; Ex. imaginative writing/child; CF. unimaginative: lacking in imagination; pedestrian
stylish
fashionable; elegant
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manifest
list of cargo or passengers (on a ship)
heretofore
hitherto; until now
fluff
down; thin soft hair or feathers; lint
brat
bad-mannered child
tonic
something (or medicine) that increases health, strength, or confidence; first note; key note; ADJ.
cornea
tough transparent membrane of the eyeball (covering the iris and the pupil)
size
sizing; gluey substance used as a glaze for paper, cloth, or wall surfaces
band
range of radio wavelengths or frequencies
proofread
read (proof) to find errors and mark corrections
desalinize
desalinate; remove salt from
hold interior
of a ship or airplane in which cargo is stored
wield
have and use (power or influence); hold and use (a weapon); CF. Èֵθ£´Ù ?
antedate
be earlier than
daredevil
recklessly bold; N: one who is recklessly bold
cramp
sudden involuntary muscular contraction (which makes movement impossible); V: be affected with a cramp
hinge
°æø; metal part which joins two objects together; V: fix (something) on hinges; hinge on/upon: depend on
glide move
smoothly and effortlessly; fly without propulsion; Ex. The boat glided over the lake.
recompense
reward for trouble or loss; V.
mill
machine for crushing grain into flour; ¸Ëµ¹; Á¦ºÐ±â; ¹æ¾Ñ°£; factory; Ex. paper mill; V.
imaginary
not real; existing only in imagination
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best
defeat; outdo; outwit
foreclose
take back property because someone's failure to repay; deprive (a mortgagor) of mortgaged property; N. foreclosure
tonality musical
key
dependable
able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy; Ex. dependable source of income
sleet
Áø´«±úºñ; precipitation consisting of partially frozen raindrops (or partially melted)
intercede
(Áß°£¿¡ ³¢¾îµé¾î¼) plead on another's behalf; speak in favor of someone, esp. in order to save from punishment; N. intercession
jamb
one of eh vertical posts of a door or window frame; ´ë¹® µîÀÇ ¿·±âµÕ
balloon
expand like a balloon; bulge; ride in a balloon
clay
Á¡Åä; ÂûÈë
literati literary
intelligentsia
haul
pull forcibly; transport as with a truck or cart; Ex. haul up fishing nets; Ex. haul logs; N: act of hauling; distance over which something is hauled; amount of fish caught; amount collected
fad briefly
popular fashion, interest, or activity; Ex. only a passing fad; ADJ. faddish
downplay
play down; make (something) seem less important than it really is; Ex. downplay the significance of the accident
vivify
give life to; animate; make more lively
liberal
willing to respect the ideas of others; supporting some change in political or religious affairs; open-minded; broad-minded; tolerant; giving freely; generous; given freely; abundant; not literal; not exact; Ex. liberal supporter of the hospital; Ex. liberal supply of drinks; Ex. liberal interpretation of a rule
skirt
go around; evade or avoid; Ex. decide to skirt the town
pathogen
agent that causes disease (such as a bacterium or fungus)
drift
be carried along by currents of air or water; move from place to place without purpose; wander; be piled up in banks or heaps by a current; N: drifting; bank or pile, as of sand or snow, heaped up by currents of air or water; main idea; gist; Ex. a drift of dead leaves; Ex. snow drift; Ex. catch the drift of
chlorine
Cl; ¿°¼Ò
full-blown
fully developed; Ex. full-blown war
pilot
ship's helmsman; ¹èÀÇ Á¶Å¸¼ö
detergent
cleansing substance; ¼¼Á¦; ADJ.
dune
hill of wind-blown sand; ¸ð·¡¾ð´ö
plead
appeal earnestly; submit as an excuse; put forward a plea or argue in a court of law; º¯·ÐÇÏ´Ù; N. plea: serious request; excuse; statement by someone in a court of law
jamb side
post of a door or window frame
anticipate
act in advance to prevent; forestall; foresee; expect
bile
bitter fluid secreted by the liver (aiding in the digestion of fats); ´ãÁó
instrumental helpful;
serving as a means; (of music) for instruments, not voices
lattice
latticework; open framework made of interwoven strips as of metal or wood
rafter
¼±î·¡; large sloping beam that supports a roof
tanker
ship, plane, or vehicle constructed to transport liquids in bulk
locomotive
self-propelled vehicle; N. locomotion: movement; ability to move
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upstage
toward or on the rear part of a stage; ADV. V: make (another performer) face away from the audience by assuming a position upstage; take away attention from; OP. downstage; CF. ¿¹Àü¿¡´Â ¹«´ë ¾ÈÂÊÀÌ ¾ÕÂʺ¸´Ù ³ô¾ÒÀ½.
transact
carry out (a piece of business or trade); N. transaction: something transacted; a piece of business; Ex. fixed charge for each transaction in the bank
clinch
confirm or settle conclusively (an argument or bargain); (of boxers) become too closely engaged; fasten securely as with a nail or bolt; Ex. They clinched the deal quickly.
locus
place where something happens; (¼öÇÐ) ±¥Àû
astonish
fill with great surprise
rash
set of red spots on the skin; (fig.) sudden large number; Ex. a rash of complaints
speak_one's_mind
express one's thoughts (too) directly
skit
short comic theatrical sketch/play; CF. skittish
instrumentation arrangement
of music for instruments; application or use of instruments
charade
pretense; sham; charades: pantomimeÀ¸·Î ³ªÅ¸³½ word¸¦ ¾Ë¾Æ¸ÂÃß´Â game; Ex. The trial was a mere charade; the verdict had already been decided.
cumulus
thick white cloud with a flat base; Àû¿î
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ledger
account book recording the money taken in and given out
quill
bird's feather, esp. a long stiff one in the wing or tail; sharp pointed growth as on the porcupine
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bondage
servitude; condition of a slave or serf; CF. ´Ù¸¥ ¶æ ¾øÀ½
lobby
group of persons engaged in trying to influence legislators; V: try to influence public officials for or against a specific cause
pollen
¼ö¼ú°¡·ç; CF. pollination
tamper
touch or make changes in something without permission (so as to cause damage); interfere harmfully; make secret arrangements; Ex. tamper with a jury
cherry
º¢³ª¹«; ¹öÂî(a kind of fruit)
choral
of or for a chorus or choir
tare
weed; ÀâÃÊ; weight of wrapping material in which goods are packed
gristle
¿¬°ñ; CF. in the gristle
tassel
bunch of loose threads bound at one end (used as an ornament); Àå½Ä¿ë ¼ú; ¿Á¼ö¼öÀÇ ¼ö¿°
acorn
fruit of an oak
popular
widely liked; of or representing the people; prevalent among the people; Ex. popular sovereignty/name
pointless
meaningless; useless; futile; Ex. It's pointless to try.
rubbish
garbage; trash
hub center
part of a wheel; center (of activity)
darn
repair (a hole in cloth) by weaving threads across; Ex. darn a sock/the hole in a sock
soggy saturated
with moisture; soaked; completely wet
slash
long sweeping cut; V. Ex. commit suicide by slashing one's wrist
pitch
dark sticky substance obtained from the distillation residue of coal tar, wood tar, or petroleum (used for waterproofing, caulking, and paving) Ex. as black as pitch
rug
heavy fabric used to cover a floor
reservation
feeling of doubt or uncertainty (when one's agreement is limited); booking; Ex. without reservation; CF. reserve: quality of being reserved
harness
apparatus for controlling a horse or for fastening a horse to a cart; V.
primacy
state of being first in position or importance
selfless
(apprec.) completely unselfish; caring only for others and not for oneself
analogue
analog; something that is similar (to something else)
basin
open container; ¹°µ¿ÀÌ; small enclosed body of water; ¿õµ¢ÀÌ; bowl-shaped depression in the surface of the land or ocean floor; ºÐÁö
hemophilia
Ç÷¿ìº´ (³²ÀÚ¿¡°Ô¸¸ ³ªÅ¸³²)
geyser °£Çæõ;
natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam
ingest
take (food or medicine) into the stomach; CF. digest
orchestra group
of musicians who play together on various instruments
granted_that even
though
silversmith
one that makes articles of silver
brewery
place where beer is made
lyric
poem that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings; ADJ.
underground
hidden; operating secretly; clandestine; representing a view that is not generally accepted esp. in art; of avant-garde art; Ex. underground newspaper/film; ADV. N: clandestine organization working against a government in power; ÁöÇÏ´Üü; ÁöÇÏ ¿îµ¿Á¶Á÷
shaft
long narrow body or handle of a spear, an arrow, or certain tools; column
courtly
graceful and polite in manners
surplus
superfluous; being in excess of what is needed; N: surplus amount or quantity
air
expose to air; (ÀǺ¹ µîÀ») ¹Ù¶÷¿¡ ½ý´Ù; ³Î´Ù; ventilate; make known to others (one's opinion or complaints) in an unwelcome way
stunt
feat displaying unusual skill or daring; ¹¦±â
tax
strain; excessive demand; V: strain; make heavy demands on; tax someone with something: charge; accuse; Ex. They were taxing my patience by asking such stupid questions; CF. duty
sequel
literary work that continues an earlier narrative; something that follows; consequence
solidarity
agreement of interests or principles among a group
caper
jump in a playful manner (as lambs); N.
tenon
projection on a piece of wood for insertion into a mortise
byline
line at the head of a newspaper or article carrying the writer's name
corral enclosed
area where cattle, horse, etc. are kept; V: drive (animals) into a corral; CF. pen
cider
alcoholic drink made from apples
pad
soft material used to fill, give shape, or protect against injury
herbaceous
relating to an herb as distinguished from a woody plant; Ç®ÀÇ
shatter
break suddenly into small pieces; Ex. I dropped the mirror and it shattered; CF. splinter
literacy ability
to read and write; ADJ. literate
sash
band or ribbon worn around the waist or over the shoulder; frame in which the panes of a window or door are set
demand
ask strongly; claim as if by right; OP. supplicate
insulin
pancreatic hormone; CF. diabetesÀÇ Æ¯È¿¾à
seal
¹Ù´ÙÇ¥¹ü; mark made by pressing a pattern into wax or lead (to prove authenticity); piece of paper or wax fastened across an opening (to protect it from air or water, to stop people from opening it without permission); V. seal off: close tightly (not allowing entrance or escape)
bad-tempered
impatient; irritable
gulp
swallow greedily or rapidly in large amounts; N.
mature
fully grown or developed; having a fully developed mind; sensible and reasonable; (of a bill) ready to be paid; payable; V.
troupe
group of performers (singers, actors, dancers for playing dramas); CF. troop
stern
back part of a ship; ADJ: hard or severe in manner
hack
cut or chop with irregular blows; ³µµÁúÇÏ´Ù; N: writer hired to produce routine writing; hackney
cardboard
thick stiff material made of pressed paper; ¸¶ºÐÁö; ÆÇÁö
flak
flack; anti-aircraft artillery; bursting shells fired from such artillery; severe disapproval or opposition
cannibal person
who eats human flesh; animal that feeds on others of its own kind
off-key
out of tune; inappropriate
reportorial
of a reporter
paddle
³ë; short pole with a flat blade (not held in position)
crockery
earthenware; cups or plates made from baked clay
luggage
baggage; bags, cases, and belongings of a traveler
bow
front part of a ship
picker
¼öÁý°¡; äÁý°¡; CF. pick
stark
utter; complete; bare in appearance without any pleasant additions; hard; (½Ãü µîÀÌ) °æÁ÷µÈ; Ex. His actions were in stark contrast to his words; Ex. stark realities of life for the poor
bean
Äá
stalk
pursue (game or enemy) stealthily; stride in a haughty manner; move threateningly or menacingly; Ex. Disease stalked (through) the city.
anodize
coat (a metal) with an oxide; CF. anode(+), cathode(-)
tussle
rough struggle or fight; °ÝÅõ; V.
garage
Â÷°í; service station (where cars are repaired or serviced)
canvas heavy,
closely woven fabric (used for tents and sails); piece of such fabric on which a painting is executed
blueprint
û»çÁø; detailed plan of action
waltz
a dance; music for waltz; V.
sawdust
Åé¹ä
tugboat
small powerful boat designed for towing larger vessels
melodrama
drama marked by exaggerated emotions, stereotypical characters, and interpersonal conflicts (with very good or very wicked characters); ADJ. melodramatic: too emotional or sentimental
fixate make
fixed or stationary; gaze steadily at something; preoccupy; Ex. fixated on stories about sex
shrug
raise (the shoulders) as a gesture of doubt or indifference; shrug off: treat as unimportant; Ex. She just shrugs off the pain.
wit
intelligence; ±âÁö; ability to say things both clever and amusing; person who has this ability
lettuce
»óÃß
arresting
engaging; V. arrest: catch and fix (someone's attention); Ex. The bright lights arrested the baby's attention.
archaism
word or phrase that is no longer in use; archaic word or expression
disillusion free
from or deprive of illusion
trapeze
short horizontal bar suspended from two parallel ropes (used for acrobatics); CF. trapezoid
physiology
scientific study of how the bodies work
tandem
bicycle built for two riders; Ex. in tandem: with both working closely together
troop
group of people or wild animals (when moving); group of soldiers; V: move together in a group; CF. troops: soldiers
iris
¾È±¸ÀÇ È«Ã¤ (surrounding the black pupil); º×²É
figurehead
figure on the prow of a ship; nominal leader with no actual authority
filler
something added to augment weight or size or to fill space; material used to fill in flaws in a surface
ageless
seeming never to grow old; eternal
niche
recess in a wall as for holding a statue; suitable place or job (suited to one's abilities or interests)
cloture
parliamentary procedure by which debate is ended and an immediate vote is taken; CF. closure
topsoil upper
part of soil; OP. subsoil
workaday
ordinary; mundane; commonplace; of working days
canopy
decorative cover of cloth (fixed above a bed, a seat, or posts); Á¶Á¾»ç½Ç À§ÂÊÀÇ Åõ¸íÇÑ µ¤°³
homeopathy
µ¿Á¾¿ä¹ý; °Ç°ÇÒ ¶§ Ç׿øÀ» Åõ¿©ÇÏ¿© Ç×ü »ý¼ºÇÏ´Â treatment
toupee
hairpiece worn to cover a bald spot; CF. transformation: ¿©¼º¿ë°¡¹ß
crawl
move slowly with the body close to the ground; be completely covered by insects or worms; Ex. The kitchen is crawling with ants; N.
advection
transport (of temperature) by the motion of the air
garnishment
proceeding whereby property belonging to a debtor but in the possession of another is turned over to the creditor
meteorite
¿î¼®; meteor that has landed on the Earth
happenstance
chance circumstance
aftermath
period following a bad event; consequence of a disaster or misfortune
drizzle
rain very lightly; N: À̽½ºñ
girder
iron or steel beam which supports a floor, roof, or bridge
litter
group of young animals produced at one birth by a mammal
antibody
Ç×ü; immune body; protein produced as an immune response to a specific antigen
outstanding
not yet settled or paid; Ex. outstanding problems/debts
rhyme correspondence
correspondence of terminal sounds of words or of lines of verse; poem having rhymes; poem having rhymes; V: form a rhyme; compose rhymes
guru
Indian religious leader or teacher; recognized leader; Ex. guru of economics
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offshoot
new stem or branch; Ex. an offshoot of a large organization
saucer
¹ÞħÁ¢½Ã; Ex. a cup and saucer
orchestra
group of musicians who play music; CF. ensemble
chatterbox
extremely talkative person
warmonger
person who urges war or tries to get a war started
gland
¼±; organ that produces a secretion for use elsewhere in the body
romance love
affair; story of love, adventure, mystery, etc. (whose events are grander than those of real life)
rite prescribed
form for conducting a religious ceremony; ceremonial act
legible
(of handwriting or print) that can be read; OP. illegible
ballot
sheet of paper used to make a secret vote; secret voting; ¹«±â¸í ÅõÇ¥; V. CF. ball
faucet
device for regulating the flow of a liquid as from pipe
forbidding
having a fierce appearance; Ex. forbidding countenance
angle point
of view; standpoint; Ex. look from another angle; V: try to catch fish with a hook and line
weed
ÀâÃʸ¦ »Ì´Ù
red_herring
something that draws attention away from the central issue; distraction
snob
one who affects an air of superiority and despises those lower in social position, intellect, or taste; N. snobbery; ADJ. snobbish
prune
dried plum
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vat large
vessel (to store liquids)
bettor
someone who bets
flange
protruding rim or edge, as on a wheel, used to hold an object in place
fade
lose brightness, color, strength, freshness, etc.
discountenance
view with disfavor
demoralize
undermine the morale of; dishearten; corrupt
dividend
¹è´ç±Ý; share of profits received by a stockholder
domestic
household servant; ADJ. V. domesticate
full-fledged
fully-fledged; (of a young bird) having grown all its feathers and now able to fly; completely trained
file
put (papers or letters) in a file; öÇÏ´Ù
overtake
catch up with; come up to the same level and usu. pass
leaflet
small piece of printed paper (advertising something); ±¤°í Àü´Ü; small leaf
gong
metal disk struck to produce a loud sonorous tone; ¡
antihistamine
substance used in the treatment of colds and allergies
pyre
mass of wood for burning a corpse
vanquish
defeat completely
limerick
humorous short poem with five lines
carcass
dead body (of an animal)
differentiate
distinguish; discriminate; perceive a distinction; make or become different or specialized; Ex. Its unusual habits differentiate this bird from others; Ex. What differentiates these two products ?
gangway
gangplank; board or ramp between a ship and a pier
sidewalk
pavement; paved walkway along the side of a street
sample
small part representative of a whole; V: take a sample of (in order to test)
boggle hesitate
or shy away as in fear
menthol
white substance which smells and tastes of mint
brilliant
very bright; very clever
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pirate
one who reproduces the work of another illicitly; V. Ex. pirated video tapes
mold
hollow form or matrix for shaping; fungi; °õÆÎÀÌ; soil rich in humus and fit for planting; À¯±â¹°ÀÌ ¸¹Àº ¿ÁÅä
crossfire
lines of gunfire crossing each other; rapid heated discussion
fuse
cord of readily combustible material; µµÈ¼±; Ç»Áî; V: reduce to a plastic state by heating; melt; mix together by melting
jingoism
extreme nationalism (by a belligerent foreign policy)
epistle
letter (esp. a long and important one)
tartar
hard chalklike substance that forms on the teeth; Ä¡¼®
gadget
small device
otter
¼ö´Þ (aquatic, carnivorous, having webbed foot)
aboveboard
without any attempt to deceive
overhaul
examine thoroughly and repair if necessary; N.
blaze
bright flame; white spot on the face of an animal; mark cut or painted on a tree to indicate a trail; V: burn with a bright flame; indicate (a trail) by marking trees with blazes; Ex. blaze a trail: lead the way in a new activity; CF. trailblazer: innovative leader in a field; pioneer
scour
search through thoroughly; clean or remove by hard rubbing with a rough material; Ex. scour the countryside for the escaped prisoners; Ex. scour dirty pots and pans
caveat
warning or caution
adumbrate
give an incomplete or faint idea of (esp. future events); give a sketchy outline of; foreshadow
understudy
actor who studies a role and is able to replace a regular performer; V: be an understudy for; Ex. She understudied Smith.
sheriff
º¸¾È°ü; chief law enforcement officer
oncologist
Á¾¾çÇÐÀÚ
porcelain
ÀÛ; china
assertive
expressing strong opinions; showing a confident belief in one's own ability
necklace
ornament worn around the neck; ¸ñ°ÉÀÌ
insider
accepted member of a group one who has special access to confidential information
antigen
Ç׿ø; substance that when introduced into the body stimulates the production of an antibody
mortise
rectangular cavity in a piece of wood or stone prepared to receive a tenon (forming a joint)
fidget
move nervously or restlessly (so that one annoys people); N. fidgets: restlessness manifested by nervous movements; ADJ. fidgety: restless or nervous
diction
choice and use of words in speech or writing; clarity of pronunciation
inestimable
(apprec.) too excellent to be calculated; of immeasurable worth; invaluable; impossible to estimate; incalculable
puddle
¿õµ¢ÀÌ; small pool of liquid, esp. rainwater
forethought advance
deliberation
dredge
machine or ship used for digging up mud from the bottom of a river; net used for gathering shells; dredger; V: deepen or bring up with a dredge
rung
cross-bar that forms the steps of a ladder
garland
Èȯ; circle of flowers of leaves (worn round the neck for decoration or as a sign of victory); V.
denture
set of artificial teeth; ÀÇÄ¡; Ʋ´Ï
lambaste beat;
scold severely; berate
guard
keep under control; (¸»À») »ï°¡´Ù; Ex. guard your tongue carefully
recipe
set of directions for making something (esp. food)
sketchy
not thorough; lacking details
sizable
sizeable; fairly large
munition
large arms; ±º¼öÇ° (ƯÈ÷ ź¾à)
deed
ÈǸ¢ÇÑ ÇàÀ§; exploit; document that is an official record of an agreement (esp. an agreement concerning ownership of property)
cat
°í¾çÀÌ°ú µ¿¹°
overhear
hear by accident
outgrowth
natural consequence; product of growing out; offshoot; Ex. Crime is often an outgrowth of poverty.
milestone
stone at the side of a road; turning point; important event which changes the course of someone's life or history
foam
mass of bubbles on the surface of a liquid
lullaby pleasant
song used for causing children to sleep; CF. lull
enamel
hard outer surface of the teeth; vitreous protective coating on metal or glass; V.
cramp
restrict; N: something that restricts
punctuate
divide (written matter) into sentences or phrases with punctuation mark; break the flow of repeatedly; interrupt periodically; Ex. The tense silence was punctuated by bursts of gunfire.
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romantic showing
strong feeling of love; of romance; given to thoughts of romance; sentimental; CF. romanticism
freckle
ÁÖ±Ù±ú
highbrow
(derog.) one who has or affects a high degree of learning
disrupt
throw into disorder; Ex. The accident disrupted railway services.
spiritual
religious song of African-American origin
carol
song of praise or joy
discourteous
not polite; rude
mistake
misunderstand; fail to recognize; Ex. mistake an address/his car/A for B; N. ADJ. mistaken: wrong in understanding, perception, opinion; CF. unmistakable: clearly recognizable; Ex. unmistakable sound of breaking glass
poll
¿©·ÐÁ¶»ç; number of votes cast at an election; giving votes at an election
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downpour
heavy fall or rain
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disciple
follower of any great teacher
hardheaded stubborn;
pragmatic; practical; Ex. hardheaded businessman/decision
rumple
disarrange (hair, clothes, etc.); make untidy
hackney
horse suited for routine riding or driving
boulder
large stone or mass of rock
tissue
animal or plant cells; light thin paper
rung
bar forming a step of a ladder; crosspiece between the legs of a chair
chorus
repeated refrain of a song; group of people who sing together; piece of music sung by such a group; body of vocalists and dancers who support the leading performer
mountainous
having many mountains; massive; huge
bespeak
show; be a sign of
gill
organ through which a fish breathes; ¾Æ°¡¹Ì
contract
bargain; agreement; V: enter into contract; catch (a disease); shrink by drawing together; shorten (a word or words) by omitting some of the letters; Ex. contract a cold; Ex. ``isn't''
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certify
declare or confirm formally as true; issue a certificate to; Ex. The doctor certified the prisoner insane; Ex. certified teacher
mien
bearing; manner; appearance
pageant
elaborate public spectacle depicting a historical event; spectacular procession; (ÃàÁ¦ µîÀÇ) È·ÁÇÑ Çà·Ä; color showy display (with no meaning)
blade
flat part of a knife, propeller, oar, or bat; long flat leaf of grass; ÀÙÁÙ±â
typify
be a typical example or sign of; represent in a typical manner (by an image or model)
disincentive
something that discourages action
narrow
careful and thorough; painstaking; Ex. narrow reading/examination
fault
find error or defect in; commit a mistake or an error; (of rocks) break and form a fault; fracture; ´ÜÃþÀÌ »ý±â´Ù
linen
cloth made from the plan flax; white underclothes
batch
amount prepared or produced at one time; group of persons considered as a set; Ex. a batch of bread/students
foyer
lobby of a public building; entrance hall of a private dwelling; vestibule
festoon
garland
poncho
ÆÇÃÊ; blanketlike cloak
ensemble group
of complementary parts that make a whole; coordinated outfit; small group of musicians who play together
shiver
shake slightly (because of cold or fear); break into fragments or splinters; N.
fume
feel or show anger; N. fumes: heavy strong-smelling air (given off from smoke, fresh paint, oil, etc.)
convection
heat transferring gas or liquid by the circulation of currents; ¿´ë·ù
truncheon
nightstick; short stick carried by police
overreach
reach or extend over or beyond; miss by attempting too much
host
organism in which a parasite lives
declaim
speak loudly (and with grandiloquence)
disillusioned feeling
bitter and unhappy as a result of having learned the unpleasant truth
flourish
thrive; wave in hand and draw attention; N: showy movement or gesture that draws people's attention; embellishment or decorative curve in handwriting
ivory
»ó¾Æ; »ó¾Æ»ö; creamy white; article made of ivory; ivories: piano keys; CF. ivory tower: place of retreat, esp. preoccupation with intellectual considerations rather than practical life; ½Ç»çȸ¿Í µ¿¶³¾îÁø »ç»ö, ¸ù»óÀÇ ¼¼°è
foolproof
infallible; that cannot go wrong
mast
upright pole of wood or metal for carrying sails
overshadow
throw a shadow over; make appear less important
sinkhole
¼®È¸¾Ï Áö´ëÀÇ ¿òÇ« ÆÐÀÎ ¶¥; natural depression in a land surface, usu. occurring in limestone regions
shore
support by a prop; Ex. shore up the damaged wall; N: (¹è, °Ç¹°, ´ãÀå, ³ª¹« µîÀÇ) ÁöÁÖ; ¹öÆÀ¸ñ; prop
cure
preserve (meat) as salting, smoking, or aging; (°í¹«¸¦) °æÈÇÏ´Ù
brew
make (ale or beer) from malt(¿³±â¸§) or hops; make (a beverage) by boiling or steeping; be imminent; Ex. A storm is brewing
compatriot
person from one's own country; µ¿Æ÷
pitch set
up (a tent or camp) esp. for a short time; throw; set at a specified key or pitch; N: degree of highness or lowness of a musical note or speaking voice; degree; level; Ex. Disagreement reached such a pitch
knocker
hinged fixture used for knocking on a door
skew
turn or place at an angle; distort; Ex. skew the results of the survey; N: slant
canon
accepted standard of behavior or thought; official list of writings (of a certain writer); Ex. a poem belonging to the Shakespearian canon; ADJ. canonical: according to canon; belonging to a canon
lint
soft light loose waste from woolen materials; Ex. lint and clust under the furniture
tine
point or prong as on a fork or a deer's antler
coop cage
for hens or poultry
at_the_mercy_of
powerless against; -ÀÇ Ã³ºÐ¿¡ µû¸£´Â; Ex. They were lost at sea, at the mercy of weather.
trellis
open latticework used for training climbing plants; Ex. roses growing on trellis
auricle
outer projecting portion of the ear
ode
long poem addressed to a person or thing
flint
ºÎ½Ëµ¹
decline
express polite refusal; (as land) slope downward; deteriorate gradually; N: period or process of declining; CF. turn down
blackmail
extortion (of money or advantage) by the threat of exposing something discreditable; V.
lasso
long rope with a noose at one end used to catch horses and cattle
footlight
light placed in a row along the front of a stage floor
shuck
outer covering (of a plant); husk; shell; V: remove the husk or shell from
guarded
cautious; not saying too much; noncommittal; Ex. guarded reply
thunderbolt
lightning accompanied by thunder
larva ¾Ö¹ú·¹;
newly hatched form of insects
victor
winner; ADJ. victorious: that has won; of a victory; Ex. victorious team/shout
colonial
inhabitant of a colony (not a member of the original population)
plum
Ç÷³; ¼¾çÀÚµÎ
excrete
(of animals and humans) pass out (waste matter) from the body
sanitation
application of public health measures; °øÁßÀ§»ý; disposal of sewage and garbage; Çϼöµµ ¼³ºñ
concession
conceding; something conceded; privilege of maintaining a business in a certain place
reclaim
ask for the return of; make (land) fit for use; (¶¥À») °³°£ÇÏ´Ù; obtain (useful materials) from a waste product; reform; help to lead a better life; °³½É½ÃÅ°´Ù; (µ¿¹°À») ±æµéÀÌ´Ù; Ex. This land was reclaimed from the sea; Ex. reclaim metal from old cars; Ex. reclaim former criminals
mold
°õÆÎÀÌ; CF. fungus: ±Õ·ù; ¹ö¼¸
vine
grapevine; climbing plant that produces grapes
blanket
´ã¿ä
rainfall
amount of rain or snow that falls in a certain time
vista
distant view (¾çÂÊ¿¡ Áý, ³ª¹« µîÀÌ µé¾î¼ ÀÖ´Â °æÄ¡); broad mental view as of a series of events; Ãß¾ï; Àü¸Á
rugged
having a rough irregular surface; ¿ïÅüºÒÅüÇÑ; strong and sturdy; Ex. rugged terrain/vehicle
bore make
a hole through with a drill; N: hole made by drilling; inner diameter of a hole
chipmunk
a kind of squirrel
flier
leaflet
stake
³»±â¿¡ °Çµ·
cravat
necktie
shipment
a load of goods sent together by sea, road, or air; shipping; sending and delivery of goods
landslide
sudden fall of earth or rocks; large, often unexpected, success in an election
bare
lacking the usual covering; naked; not hidden; open to view; empty; Ex. in bare feet; Ex. bare truth; Ex. The cupboard was bare.
hedge
row of closely planted shrubs forming a boundary; (³ª¹«·Î ½É¾î¼ ¸¸µç) ¿ïŸ¸®; CF. fence
silo cylindrical
structure where fodder is stored
snap (of
something thin and stiff) break suddenly in two parts; make a sharp cracking sound
legume
plant of the bean family with its seeds in a pod
surf
waves of the sea as they break upon a shore
nibble
eat with small repeated bites
outgrow
grow too large or too old for; grow out of; surpass in growth; Ex. outgrow one's clothes/childish habits
sight
device used to assist aim by guiding the eye as on a firearm; (ÃÑ µîÀÇ) °¡´Æ¼è
drawer
¼¶ø; drawers: underpants
norm
standard (of behavior or ability)
critique
article or book criticizing something
baste beat;
moisten (meat) periodically with a liquid while cooking
lowbrow
(derog.) one who has no interest in literature or arts
wares
small articles for sale
hurdle
Çãµé; difficulty that must be dealt with; V: leap over (a barrier); overcome; surmount
implant
fix in deeply into the body or mind; insert surgically; Ex. deeply implanted fears; N. Ex. artificial heart implant; CF. transplant
evangelist
one who practices evangelism; N. evangelism: zealous preaching of the gospel as through missionary work
skewer
²¿Ã¬¤·; long pointed rod for impaling and holding food during cooking
inventory
list of all the goods in a place
hymn song
of praise
challenging
needing the full use of one's abilities; difficult but in an interesting way; Ex. a challenging problem
stall
compartment for one animal in a barn or shed; V: bring or come to a standstill
flexible
that can bend easily; that can be changed for new needs, changed conditions, etc.
wreath
ring as of flowers or leaves
mint
¹ÚÇÏ; place where coins are officially made; V: make (a coin)
suitcase
¿©Çà°¡¹æ; rectangular and flat piece of luggage
sill horizontal
member that bears the upright potion of a frame; ¹®Áö¹æ; CF. windowsill
oar
³ë; long pole with a flat blade used for rowing a boat (while held in position by rowlocks)
glide
move in a smooth continuous manner (as a boat or swan); (of a bird) fly smoothly without using the wings
befriend
act as a friend to
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tapestry
heavy cloth on which colored threads are woven
snide
slyly derogatory; expressing an unfavorable opinion in a way that is usu. indirect but unpleasant; Ex. make snide remarks
iodine
¿äµå (used on wounds to prevent infection and in photography)
fluent
speaking, writing, playing a musical instrument in a smooth manner
tadpole
¿ÃìÀÌ
reagent
½Ã¾à; substance used in a chemical reaction
tusk
very long pointed tooth (as in the elephant)
spar
wooden or metal pole used to support sail rigging; °¡·Î³¯°³»À´ë
egalitarian affirming
equality for all
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shoulder
something shaped like a shoulder; slope near the top of a mountain; outward curve of a bottle below the neck; edge along either side of a roadway; µµ·ÎÀÇ ³ë°ß
acolyte
person who helps a priest to perform religious ceremonies; devoted follower
underbid
bid lower than
counterpoint combining
of two or more tunes (establishing a harmonic relationship); contrasting but parallel element or theme
pinpoint very
small area or point; V: locate exactly; describe exactly; Ex. pinpoint it on the map/the causes of the crash
gem
precious stone, esp. when cut into a regular shape
ringlet
long curl of hair
upholster
supply (furniture or a seat) with comfortable coverings, filling, springs, and cushion
proof
trial sheet of printed material; trial photographic print
liturgy prescribed
form for public worship
strain breed
or type of plant or animal; inborn tendency or character (esp. one passed from parents to children) ; particular quality; streak; trace; meaning of what one says; Ex. There is a strain of madness in her family.
linoleum
durable material made in sheets (used as a covering for floors)
county
±º; large area that includes several towns; CF. count: ¹éÀÛ
newel
vertical support at the center of a circular staircase; ³ª¼±Çü ÃþÃþ´ëÀÇ Á߽ɱâµÕ
tone quality
or character of sound; manner of expression; general atmosphere; shade of color; Ex. an angry tone of voice; Ex. room with an elegant tone; Ex. various tones of blue; V: tone down: moderate; make less severe; tone up: make or become more vigorous
pebble
Á¶¾àµ¹; small stone (worn smooth by erosion)
nail
¸ø; fingernail or toenail; V: fasten with a nail
axle supporting
shaft on which a wheel revolves; Â÷Ãà
pointed
having a point; sharp; incisive; (of something said) obviously (and unfavorably) directed at a particular thing or person; cleanly evident; marked; Ex. pointed comment; Ex. pointed lack of interest
mane
long hair growing from the neck of certain animals (such as the horse and male lion)
pancreas
gland near the stomach supplying digestive fluid and secreting insulin; ̎ˌ
brief
short condensed statement; V: give or receive concise prefatory instructions or information; N. briefing
jewel
precious stone
infatuate inspire
(someone) with unreasoning love; ADJ. infatuated: filled with unreasonable love; Ex. She is infatuated with the boy.
panther
leopard
veterinarian
¼öÀÇ»ç; ADJ. veterinary
scholarship
method and attainment of a scholar; serious study; Ex. Her book is a fine piece of scholarship.
patio ¾È¶ã(inner
court); outdoor space that adjoins a residence and is often paved
den home
of a fierce animal such as a lion; center of secret activity
carve
cut (cooked meat) into pieces; cut (wood or stone) into a special shape; gain (esp. a position) by long effort; Ex. She has carved a niche for herself as a comic actress.
jolt
shake forcefully; N.
eavesdrop
listen secretly to other's conversation
bazaar
sale to collect money
win_over/round
gain the support of; OP. disaffect
tiff slight
quarrel; Ex. a lovers' tiff
rain
(cause to) fall like rain
uphold prevent
from falling; support; defend (a right or principle) against attack; maintain against opposition
lair
den or dwelling of a wild animal
svelte
(apprec. of a woman) slim; slender in figure or outline
thatch
plant stalks or foliage used for roofing; V: cover with thatch
potshot
carelessly aimed shot; ³»ç
cultivate seek
the acquaintance or good will of; improve and prepare (land) for raising crops; grow (plant or crop); nurture; foster; form and refine as by education; Ex. try to cultivate those in power; Ex. cultivate a knowledge of music
brake
ºê·¹ÀÌÅ©; V: slow or stop by using a brake
posit
postulate; assume the existence of
molding
ornamental strip, as of wood or stone, used to decorate a surface
wax
solid material made of fats or oils which change to a thick liquid when melted by heat; Ex. earwax; V.
hatchet
small ax
hangar
ºñÇà±â °Ý³³°í
hiss
½²ÇÏ´Â ¼Ò¸®¸¦ ³»´Ù; hiss at in order to show disapproval and dislike
mitten
º¡¾î¸®¤¸ Àå°©
dehumanize
remove the human qualities from
carve
slice; divide into pieces by cutting; cut (wood or stone) into a special shape
inoculate
introduce a serum, vaccine, or antigenic substance into (to produce immunity to a specific disease)
lobe
rounded part or projection of an organ; Ex. earlobe; Ex. lobe of the brain/lung/liver
grade level
gradually to a desired gradient; Ex. grade into $\cdots$: Á¡Â÷ $\cdots$·Î º¯ÇÏ´Ù
artistry
(apprec.) artistic skill
canal
artificial waterway; tube or duct
boycott
refuse to do business with, attend, or take part in (to show disapproval and opposition); N.
nag
annoy by constant scolding, complaining, or urging
firearm
gun
pride
group (of lions)
ballad
a narrative poem; music for such a poem
jockey
person who rides in horse races; V: persuade gradually and skillfully; ride (a horse) as jockey; jockey for position: try to gain an advantage over others
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finance
management of money; money to help run a business; V: provide a large amount of money for; Ex. finance the repairs to the school
dovetail
tight interlocking join; V: join (wood) by means of dovetails; fit perfectly together
meteorology
scientific study of weather conditions
perimeter
closed curve bounding a plane area; length of this curve
hoof
¹ß±Á; hard foot (as of the horse)
tune simple
melody; song; a number of musical notes that form a pleasing pattern of sound; agreement; harmony (in pitch or key); Ex. in tune with the period; Ex. The piano is out of tune; V: put in tune; adjust
chantey
chanty; song sung by sailors
handbill
printed sheet or pamphlet distributed by hand; CF. bill
summary
done at once without attention to details or rules (as in punishments); Ex. He was summarily dismissed.
hymn
song of praise; Ex. national hymn
only
sole; Ex. only child
royalty
people of royal family; payment made to a write, inventor, or proprietor
narcotic addictive
drug that induces sleep or stupor
chrysanthemum
±¹È
esophagus
½Äµµ
gravitate
be attracted and move gradually towards; move in response to the force of gravity; Ex. gravitate to/towards; N. gravitation
intersperse
distribute randomly among other things
mucus
viscous substance secreted by glands; Á¡¾×; ½Ä¹°ÀÇ Áø; ADJ. mucous
heavy-handed
clumsy; awkward (in movements of the hands); oppressive or harsh in the way one treats other people; Ex. heavy-handed style of management; CF. even-handed
colon
°áÀå; section of the large intestine from which the remains of undigested food leave the body
moralistic
(derog.) having excessively unchanging narrow ideas about morals; N. moralist
fictive
of fiction; fictional; not genuine; sham
sanitary
relation to health; clean; hygienic
convalesce
recuperate from an illness or injury; ADJ. convalescent
cosmetic
intended to make the skin or hair more beautiful; dealing only with the outside appearance; superficial; lacking significance; N: cosmetic substance; Ex. a few cosmetic repairs to the house
gallant
courageous; (of a man) attentive and polite to woman; N. gallantry
ironclad
covered with iron plates for protection; rigid; fixed; Ex. ironclad rule
grip
take a very tight hold; hold the attention of; N: tight hold; firm grasp; mastery or command; suitcase; member of a film crew who moves the cameras around; Ex. a good grip on the subject
anatomy
scientific study of the bodies and body parts; body; dissection of body
pawnbroker
Àü´çÆ÷ÁÖÀÎ; one that lends money at interest in exchange for personal property deposited as security
prosecute
continue (a task) until completion; initiate court action against
statuary
statues collectively
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blast
strong gust of wind; forcible stream of air, gas, or steam; loud sound as of whistle or trumpet; explosion as of dynamite or bomb; plant disease; blight; V: explode; sound loudly; blare; cause to dry up and die; CF. blast-off
alight
come down and settle (as after flight); dismount (as from a horse or vehicle); Ex. The bird alighted on a branch; ADJ: on fire; burning; having the lights on
immediate
done at once and without delay; of the present time; nearest; with nothing in between; direct; Ex. immediate reply/plan/family/cause
evict
expel (a tenant); force to leave a house by law
exhaustive
thorough; including all cases; Ex. exhaustive search/study
millinery
article made or sold by a milliner; N. milliner: person who makes or sells women's hats; CF. Milan
taxing
demanding; needing great effort; burdensome
differential
amount of difference; ADJ. based on a difference; Ex. differential rates of pay according to one's income
serum
Ç÷û; blood serum from the tissues of immunized animals (used to transfer immunity to another individual)
mineral
±¤¹°; ¹«±â¹°; natural inorganic substance
belfry
bell tower (in a church)
amortize liquidate
(a debt) by installment payments
planetary
of a planet; worldwide; global
sorority
club of women students; CF. fraternity; CF. sororicide
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timeless
eternal; ageless
range
connected line of mountains
tolerate
allow (something one does not agree with); bear; recognize and respect (the beliefs of others)
pressing
demanding immediate attention; urgent; Ex. pressing business
blizzard
heavy fall of snow with strong winds
bat
wooden stick for hitting the ball as in cricket, baseball, and table tennis
damp wet;
moist; N: moisture; V: moisten; restrain or check; dampen; decrease the amplitude of
conflate
bring (parts) together to form a single whole; combine
sanitize
make sanitary; remove unpleasant or offensive features from; Ex. sanitize a report
aorta
´ëµ¿¸Æ; largest blood vessel leaving the heart; CF. capillary
violet
Á¦ºñ²É; ADJ: having a purplish-blue color
certificate
document testifying to the truth of something; document certifying completion of requirements (as of a course of study); Ex. birth/death certificate
magnify
make greater in size or effect; cause to appear greater; exaggerate
holism
theory or belief emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts (believing that a whole thing is more than just a collection of parts); ADJ. holistic; Ex. holistic medicine
cannibalize remove
serviceable parts from for use in the repair of other equipment of the same kind; Ex. He cannibalized his old car to repair the new one.
crate
wooden shipping box; V. CF. crater
pupil
Çлý; ¾È±¸ÀÇ µ¿°ø
snare
trap used for capturing birds and small animals; V.
ranger
wanderer; rover; »ê¸²°æºñ°ü; warden employed to protect a forest
explosive
that can explode; N: explosive substance
mask
hide with a mask; keep from being seen; OP. unmask: show the hidden truth about
forage
search as for food or other supplies; Ex. go foraging for wood to make a fire; N: fodder; food supplies for cattle and horses; search for food or provisions
rampage
rush wildly or violently; Ex. The elephant rampaged through the forest; N: violent frenzied behavior; Ex. Football crowds went on the rampage through the town
midget
very small person
due
something owed or deserved; dues: membership fee
vanilla
¾Æ¸Þ¸®Ä« ¿´ë Áö¹æ»êÀÇ µ¢±¼ ½Ä¹°
peel
skin of fruits; V: strip the peel from; pare
cultivated cultured;
showing good education, manners
inspired
so good as to seem to show inspiration from God; (±Ç·ÂÀÚ, ¼Ò½ÄÅëÀÇ) ¶æÀ» ¹Þµç; Ex. inspired writing: ¼º¼; Ex. inspired article: ¾î¿ë±â»ç
tourniquet
band of cloth that is twisted tightly around an arm or leg to stop bleeding
pledge
formal promise; something considered as security to guarantee payment; something given or received as a pledge of faith; Ex. Take this ring as a pledge of our friendship; V.
epidermis
outer part of the skin
slouch
tired-looking, awkward, drooping posture or gait
strive
struggle hard; make a great effort to gain something; Ex. He strove for recognition as an artist.
gripping
holding the attention; very exciting; Ex. a gripping film
brace
something used for supporting (as a beam in a building, or an orthopedic appliance); ¹öÆÀ´ë; ºÎ¸ñ; Ä¡¿ ±³Á¤±â; µ¹À̼۰÷; Áß°ýÈ£; V: support and strengthen with a brace; prepare (oneself) for something difficult; Ex. The country is bracing itself for the threatened enemy invasion.
dent
depression in a surface made by pressure or a blow
sip
drink in small quantities
feckless
(so someone or behavior) worthless and without purpose for the future
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willy-nilly
whether desired or not
laxative
causing the bowels to empty easily; ´ëº¯À» Àß ³ª¿À°Ô ÇÏ´Â; N. CF. lax: âÀÚ°¡ ´Ã¾îÁø
gutter
channel for draining off water along the edge of a street or root
fang
long sharp tooth of an animal (such as a dog or a poisonous snake)
lettered
highly educated; learned; literate
landlocked
enclosed by land; ¹Ù´Ù¿Í Á¢ÇØ ÀÖÁö ¾ÊÀº
vermin
small animals or insects that are destructive or injurious to health (such as rats or cockroaches); ADJ. verminous
residence place
in which one lives; act or period of residing in a place
tidy
orderly and neat; ³í¸®Á¤¿¬ÇÑ; Ex. tidy theory
molest
attack and harm; attack (a woman or a child) sexually
roll
official list of names; Ex. roll call
twinge
sudden sharp attack (of pain); Ex. twinge of toothache
orb
ball; eyeball; celestial body; ball decorated with gold carried by a king or queen as a sign of power
coterminous
sharing the same border
membrane very
soft thin skin (in the body) covering or separating organs; Ex. vibrating membrane in the ear
quilt
À̺Ò; cloth cover for a bed filled with soft material; ADJ. quilted: made with cloth containing soft material
plaque
ornamental or engraved plate, slab, or disk used for decoration or on a monument for information; ¾×ÀÚ; Àå½ÄÆÇ; deposit that builds up on a tooth or the inner lining of a blood vessel; ÇöóÅ©
gird
encircle or fasten with a belt or band; surround; prepare (oneself); Ex. gird a castle with a moat; CF. Ç㸮¶ì¸¦ Á¹¶ó¸Å´Ù ?
school
large group of fish or other sea animals swimming together
ventricle
½Ç; cavity or chamber (as in the heart)
slat
flat narrow strip of wood or plastic esp. in blinds; Ex. slatted bench
fling
throw or move quickly and forcefully; throw (oneself) into an activity with energy; Á¤·ÂÀ» ½ñ´Ù; Ex. fling oneself into; N: act of flinging; brief period of indulging one's impulses
redeem make
(something bad) slightly less bad; make up for; buy back; recover the ownership of; bring back to favor; carry out; Ex. redeeming feature/redeem an earlier mistake; Ex. redeem a pawned watch; Ex. redeem all the promises
forgive
pardon; stop feeling anger or resentment against; absolve from payment of; (ºú µîÀ») ÅÁ°¨ÇÏ´Ù; Ex. Will you forgive me the debt; OP. exact
culture all
products of human thought; breeding of animals or growing of plants; CF. agriculture, horticulture
ripple
small wave; V.
recruit
newly engaged member of a military force or other organization; V: strengthen or raise (an armed force) by enlistment
offbeat
not conventional
knowledgeable
(of a person) knowing a lot
snatch
seize or grab (with a sudden violent movement); Àâ¾Æä´Ù; take quickly without permission; Ex. The thief snatched her handbag and ran; N.
bulb
round root of certain plants; any object of this shape; glass part of an electric lamp; Ex. tulip bulb
canalize
deepen or widen (a river) to stop flooding; direct (a variety of actions) to one particular purpose; Ex. canalize all its efforts into improving its image with the public
cloudburst
sudden heavy fall of rain
enrich
make rich; improve the quality of; add nutrients to; Ex. enrich the soil
material
of real matter; relevant; significant; important; having a connection
rind
tough outer covering of fruits, esp. of the melon and lemon
control
group of people in control of an operation; Ex. ground control (at an airport)
sloppy
carelessly done; untidy or messy; slipshod; slovenly; Ex. sloppy piece of work
lactate
secrete or produce milk; CF. lact-: milk
cleaver
heavy broad-bladed knife or hatchet (used by butchers)
cashier
ÀºÇàÃâ³³¿ø
aerate
put air into (a liquid) as by pressure; expose to fresh air for purification; oxygenate (blood) for respiration
baton
short stick (used by a conductor, policeman, or runner)
lash
hit with a whip; N.
cadge
beg; get by begging; bum; CF. earn
courtyard
court; open space surrounded by walls; ¸¶´ç
cirrus
high-altitude cloud; ±Ç¿î; µ¢±¼¼Õ
musket
a type of gun
corridor
passage between two rows of rooms; narrow tract of land, esp. through another country
instrument object
used to help in work
stop_short_of
stop short at; not do
sensation
feeling; (cause of) a state of excited interest; Ex. sensation caused by the new discovery
nucleate
bring together into a nucleus; ADJ: having a nucleus
suede
leather with a soft napped surface; ¹«µÎÁúÇÑ »õ³¢ ¿°¼Ò, ¼Û¾ÆÁöÀÇ °¡Á×
toxin
poisonous substance (esp. produced by living cells or organisms); CF. toxic
chill
cold; ADJ. V: make or become cold; dispirit
glaciate
subject to glacial action; ºùÇÏ·Î µ¤´Ù; freeze
hush
silence or stillness; V: make or become silent; calm; soothe; CF. '½²'ÇÏ´Â ¼Ò¸®
enmesh
catch in a net
hemorrhage
flow of blood; bleeding
ruffle
disturb the smoothness or regularity of; Ex. ruffle one's hair/composure; N: frill; strip of fabric used for trimming or decoration
nave
central part of a church between two aisles; ±³È¸´ç Áß¾ÓÀÇ º»´ç
postdate
happen later than; put a date on (eg. a check) that is later than the actual date
bale
large tightly tied mass; Ex. a bale of paper/hay/cotton
dramatize
adapt (a literary book) for dramatic representation; present in a dramatic or melodramatic way
light-hearted
not serious; cheerful; happy
gravel
mixture of rock fragments or pebbles
lazy
disliking and avoiding work; (of a period) spent in doing nothing; moving slowly; sluggish; Ex. lazy afternoon/river; V: rest lazily; spend (time) lazily
calipers
instrument used to measure thickness and distances
attune bring
into harmony; CF. tune
bit
sharp point of a tool for making holes; metal bar, part of a bridle, that is put in the mouth of a horse
narcotic
addictive drug that reduces pain and induces sleep or stupor
adore
love and respect highly
sole
¹ß¹Ù´Ú; flat bottom part of a shoe
overdue
being unpaid when due; past due; late; tardy
overpower
defeat or overcome by greater power
credits
acknowledgment of work done as in a film
tenor
continuous course; general meaning; drift; purport; highest male voice; Ex. the even tenor of our existence; Ex. understand the tenor of his speech
rapids
whitewater; fast-moving part of a river
arabesque
¾ÆÆĺñ¾ÆdzÀÇ Àå½Ä ¾ç½Ä
garret
attic
turquoise
precious greenish-blue mineral; ÅÍÅ°¿Á; ADJ. of the color of turquoise
antibiotic
drug that kills bacteria; Ç×»ý¹°Áú
dwarf
³ÀåÀÌ(person, animal, or plant); V: prevent the proper growth of; make appear small by comparison; Ex. art of dwarfing trees; Ex. old cathedral dwarfed by the skyscrapers
paternalism
policy of governing people in a fatherly manner by satisfying their needs but without giving them any freedom or responsibility; ADJ. paternal
vandal
person who intentionally destroys public property or things belonging to other people; N. vandalism
tug
pull hard with force; N. CF. tug-of-war: Áٴٸ®±â
stomach
bear; tolerate; eat without dislike; Ex. I can't stomach his jokes.
barge
large boat for transporting freight
estimable
(apprec.) worthy of esteem; admirable
rhinestone ¸ðÁ¶´ÙÀ̾Ƹóµå;
colorless artificial gem
suspender
¹ÙÁöÀÇ ¸á»§
signatory signers
of an agreement (esp. among nations); Ex. Most western nations are signatories to this treaty.
underwrite
support with money; sign (an insurance policy) so as to assume liability in case of specified loss; take responsibility for possible failure
rupture break
or burst; N. Ex. rupture of a blood vessel/pipe
chromosome
¿°»öü; linear strand of DNA in the nucleus of cells
wardrobe cabinet
or closet built to hold clothes; garments collectively
stab
pierce with a pointed weapon; N: act of stabbing; sudden piercing pain
chorale
harmonized hymn to be sung in a church; (ÇÕâ) ¼º°¡
ferrous
containing iron
overdose
take too large a dose; N.
clerk
»ç¹«¿ø (as in an office, court, or legislative body)
crease
line made on cloth or paper by folding, crushing, or pressing; V.
bud
small protuberant plant structure containing an undeveloped shoot, leaf, or flower; ´«
nimbus
uniformly gray rain cloud; radiant light in the form of a halo over the head in a representation as of a saint
slate
a rock that splits into thin layers; Á¡ÆǾÏ; piece of this rock cut for use as roofing; Á¡ÆÇ¾Ï ½½·¹ÀÌÆ®; list of the candidates of a political party
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molar
any of the large teeth (used for breaking up food)
produce
something produced; fresh farm products
streamline
construct so as to offer the least friction to fluid flow; improve the efficiency of; Ex. streamline the production process
gusher
one that gushes; gas or oil well
vinyl
firm bendable plastic
setback
something that prevents progress; check in progress; reverse(opposite)
tamp
(±æ, Èë, ´ã¹è µîÀ») pack down tightly by a succession of blows or taps
lest
-ÇÏÁö ¾Êµµ·Ï
circumstantial
(of information, esp. concerning a crime) based on circumstances but not really proving anything; incidental; (of a description) containing all the details; Ex. circumstantial evidence/account
caret
mark $\wedge$ used in writing to show where something is to be added
bustle
be busily active with much noise; ºÎ»êÇÏ°Ô ¿òÁ÷ÀÌ´Ù; N: ¿©¼º skirt¸¦ holdÇÏ´Â frame
ensign
flag on a ship (esp. to show what nation the ship belongs to); badge of office or power; emblem; CF. insignia
reflect
throw back from a surface; manifest; show; think seriously; Ex. Her work reflects intelligence; ADJ. reflective: thoughtful
rogue
scoundrel; dishonest person; ADJ. (of a wild animal) living apart from the rest
ritual prescribed
form of a ceremony; rituals: ceremonial act
pew
bench for the congregation in a church; ±³È¸ÀÇ ½Åµµ Á¼®
cartilage
¿¬°ñ (esp. round the joints)
cinder
burned substance (not reduced to ashes but not burned further)
garrison military
post; troops stationed there; V: assign (troops) to a military post; (±º´ë¸¦) ÁֵнÃÅ°´Ù
cosmopolitan consisting
of people from many parts of the world; (of a person) not narrow-minded; showing wide experience; worldwide; Ex. cosmopolitan city/outlook on life/animal
flop
move or fall down heavily and awkwardly; Åнâ ÁÖÀú¾É´Ù; fail; collapse; be unsuccessful; N: act or sound of flopping; utter failure
vestibule
small entrance hall or lobby
tolerable
that can be tolerated; fairly good
twirl
rotate or revolve; ºùºùµ¹¸®´Ù
stylize
(in art or description) restrict to a particular style; present in a fixed often less detailed style (rather that exactly as it is in real life); Ex. stylized representation of hearts and diamonds in playing cards
ready
(of the power of mind) quick in apprehending; Ex. ready understanding; Ex. a man of ready wit
essence
intrinsic property; concentrated extract of a substance that retains its fundamental properties; Á¤; perfume or scent; Çâ¼ö; Çâ
full-bodied
strong
cult
religion or sect considered extremist or false (different from the usual and established forms); particular style (in art, music, or writing) that is followed with obsessive devotion by a fairly small group; obsessive devotion
unlettered
not well educated; illiterate
wick
(¾çÃÊ, ·¥ÇÁÀÇ) ½ÉÁö; cord that draws fuel to the flame by capillary action
daguerreotype
a kind of early photograph; ÀºÆÇ»çÁø¹ýÀ¸·Î ÂïÀº »çÁø
grade
gradient; degree of slope
cramped
limited in space; OP. commodious
gauche
awkward in social behavior
mortgage
legal pledge of property to a creditor as security for the payment of a loan; V. CF. mortgagor, mortgagee
percolate
pass slowly through a material that has small holes in it
table
shelve; postpone consideration of
orchard
°ú¼ö¿ø
frame
surround with a solid protecting edge; ¾×ÀÚ¿¡ ³Ö´Ù
placard
sign or notice for public display
four-poster
bed having tall corner posts (intended to support curtains or a canopy)
agronomy
application of soil and plant sciences to farming
mansion large
stately house
delicate
needing careful handling; fragile; easily damaged; easily made ill; finely made (showing great skill); exquisite; dainty; (of a taste or smell) pleasing in a subtle way; sensitive; Ex. delicate wine glasses/situation/child/flavor/smell/instrument; N. delicacy
sash
Àå½Ä¶ì; band or ribbon worn around the waist or over the shoulder; (³»¸®´ÝÀÌ Ã¢ÀÇ Ã¢Æ²); CF. cordon
bail
security (usu. money) supplied as a guarantee that an arrested person will appear for trial; º¸¼®±Ý; release from imprisonment obtained by bail; º¸¼®; (³¿ºñ, ÁÖÀüÀÚÀÇ) arched handle; (¹î¹Ù´Ú¿¡ ± ¹°À» ÆÛ³»´Â) ÆÄ·¡¹Ú; V: obtain freedom for by paying bail; remove water from a boat; Ex. bail out someone
n
moat deep wide ditch (filled with water) surrounding a town or castle as a defense
cram
force into a small space; stuff; fill too tightly or too full; gorge with food; study intensively just before an examination
soot
black powder produced by burning; °Ë´ó; Ex. the inside of a chimney covered in soot
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infuse
fill (someone) with (a quality); N. infusion
hallmark
conspicuous feature or characteristic; mark indicating quality or excellence; Ex. hallmarks of her painting
insignia
badges which represent the power of an official or important person
breakthrough
penetrating an obstacle or restriction; major success that permits further progress as in technology
hesitate
pause before taking an action; be unwilling to do something
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legitimate
reasonable; correct or allowable according to the law; Ex. quite legitimate conclusion
otherworldly
more concerned with the spirit or mind than with material things
calibrate adjust
the graduation of (a quantitative measuring instrument)
medal
piece of metal (as an honor for bravery or skill)
plot
small piece of ground; main story; secret plan; scheme; ground plan: V: (of a group of people) make a secret plan; conspire; represent graphically
tong
grasping device consisting of two arms
flare
brief wavering blaze of light; Ex. solar flare; V.
famish
starve; CF. famine
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