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Ameliorate(어밀리어레이트): 개선하다, 개량하다
• To make something better or more tolerable, especially when it’s been in a bad or undesirable condition.
• Example: “The new policies were implemented to ameliorate the living conditions of the urban poor.”
• 예: 새로운 정책들이 도시 빈민의 생활 조건을 개선하기 위해 시행되었다.
Mitigate(미티게이트): 완화하다, 경감하다
• To make something less severe, serious, or painful.
• Example: “Measures were taken to mitigate the effects of the economic downturn.”
• 예: 경제 침체의 영향을 완화하기 위한 조치가 취해졌다.
Reticent(레티슨트): 과묵한, 말을 잘 하지 않는 (부정적 뉘앙스)
• Reluctant to speak or express feelings; reserved.
• Example: “He was reticent about his plans, which made others suspicious.”
• 예: 그는 자신의 계획에 대해 과묵하여 다른 사람들의 의심을 샀다.
Equivocal(이퀴보컬): 애매한, 모호한
• Open to more than one interpretation, often with the intent to deceive or be ambiguous.
• Example: “The politician’s response was equivocal, leaving the voters uncertain about his stance.”
• 예: 정치인의 답변은 애매모호해서 유권자들은 그의 입장을 확신할 수 없었다.
Ephemeral(이페머럴): 일시적인, 덧없는
• Lasting for a very short time; transient.
• Example: “The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral, disappearing within a few weeks.”
• 예: 벚꽃의 아름다움은 덧없어서 몇 주 안에 사라진다.
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Abate (줄이다) – Mitigate , Alleviate , Assuage
Aberrant (비정상적인) – Anomalous , Deviant
Abjure (포기하다) – Recant , Renounce
Abscond (도망치다) – Flee , Escape
Abstemious (절제하는) – Ascetic , Moderate
Accolade (칭찬) – Laud , Eulogy
Acerbic (신랄한) – Caustic , Acrimonious
Acumen (통찰력) – Shrewdness , Insight
Admonish (훈계하다) – Rebuke , Reprove
Adulation (아첨) – Fawning , Obsequiousness
Aesthetic (미적인) – Artistic , Tasteful
Aggregate (모으다) – Amalgamate , Combine
Alacrity (민첩함) – Eagerness , Fervor
Alleviate (완화하다) – Abate , Mitigate
Amalgamate (합치다) – Coalesce , Unify
Ambiguous (애매모호한) – Equivocal , Obscure
Ameliorate (개선하다) – Mitigate , Alleviate
Amenable (순종하는) – Compliant , Docile
Anachronism (시대착오) – Incongruity , Misplacement
Analogous (유사한) – Comparable , Parallel
Anarchy (무정부 상태) – Lawlessness , Chaos
Anomalous (비정상적인) – Aberrant , Atypical
Antipathy (반감) – Aversion , Animosity
Apathy (무관심) – Indifference , Lethargy
Appease (달래다) – Placate , Pacify
Approbation (찬성) – Approval , Commendation
Arduous (힘든) – Strenuous , Laborious
Articulate (명확히 말하다) – Eloquent , Expressive
Ascetic (금욕적인) – Abstemious , Austere
Assiduous (근면한) – Diligent , Industrious
Assuage (진정시키다) – Alleviate , Mitigate
Attenuate (약화시키다) – Diminish , Reduce
Audacious (대담한) – Intrepid , Bold
Austere (엄격한) – Ascetic , Severe
Autonomous (자율적인) – Independent , Sovereign
Avarice (탐욕) – Cupidity , Greed
Aver (단언하다) – Assert , Affirm
Axiomatic (자명한) – Self-evident , Indisputable
Banal (진부한) – Hackneyed , Trite
Belie (모순되다) – Contradict , Disprove
Beneficent (선행을 베푸는) – Generous , Charitable
Bombastic (과장된) – Grandiloquent , Pompous
Boorish (무례한) – Churlish , Uncouth
Burgeon (급성장하다) – Flourish , Thrive
Burnish (광내다) – Polish , Shine
Buttress (지지하다) – Support , Bolster
Cacophony (불협화음) – Dissonance , Discord
Capricious (변덕스러운) – Whimsical , Mercurial
Castigation (혹평) – Reprimand , Censure
Catalyst (촉매) – Stimulus , Accelerator
Caustic (신랄한) – Acerbic , Biting
Censure (비난하다) – Rebuke , Reprimand
Chicanery (속임수) – Deception , Subterfuge
Coagulate (응고하다) – Congeal , Thicken
Coda (종결부) – Conclusion , End
Cogent (설득력 있는) – Compelling , Convincing
Commensurate (상응하는) – Proportionate , Equivalent
Complaisant (고분고분한) – Obliging , Accommodating
Compliant (순응하는) – Amenable , Submissive
Conciliatory (회유적인) – Appeasing , Placatory
Condone (용서하다) – Overlook , Forgive
Confound (혼란시키다) – Perplex , Bewilder
Connoisseur (전문가) – Expert , Savvy
Contentious (논쟁을 좋아하는) – Quarrelsome , Disputatious
Contrite (뉘우치는) – Remorseful , Penitent
Conundrum (난제) – Puzzle , Riddle
Convoluted (복잡한) – Tangled , Intricate
Corroborate (확증하다) – Substantiate , Confirm
Cosmopolitan (세계적인) – Worldly , Sophisticated
Credulous (쉽게 속는) – Gullible , Naive
Decorum (예의) – Propriety , Etiquette
Deference (존경) – Respect , Obeisance
Delineate (묘사하다) – Depict , Portray
Denigrate (폄하하다) – Belittle , Disparage
Deride (조롱하다) – Mock , Ridicule
Derivative (파생적인) – Copied , Unoriginal
Desiccate (건조시키다) – Dry , Dehydrate
Desultory (두서없는) – Random , Aimless
Deterrent (억제물) – Hindrance , Obstacle
Diatribe (비난) – Tirade , Harangue
Dichotomy (이분법) – Division , Contrast
Diffident (자신 없는) – Shy , Bashful
Dilatory (꾸물거리는) – Slow , Tardy
Dilettante (아마추어 예술가) – Amateur , Dabbler
Dirge (장송곡) – Elegy , Lament
Disabuse (오해를 풀다) – Correct , Enlighten
Discerning (안목이 있는) – Perceptive , Insightful
Discomfit (당황하게 하다) – Disconcert , Unsettle
Discordant (조화되지 않는) – Cacophonous , Dissonant
Discredit (불신하다) – Disparage , Doubt
Discrepancy (불일치) – Inconsistency , Difference
Disingenuous (솔직하지 않은) – Deceitful , Insincere
Disinterested (공정한) – Impartial , Unbiased
Disjointed (일관성이 없는) – Disconnected , Incoherent
Disparage (폄하하다) – Belittle , Denigrate
Disparate (이질적인) – Dissimilar , Divergent
Dissemble (숨기다) – Feign , Conceal
Dissolution (해산, 분해) – Disintegration , Termination
Dissonance (불협화음) – Cacophony , Discord
Distend (팽창하다) – Swell , Expand
Divest (박탈하다) – Deprive , Strip
Document (기록하다) – Record , Detail
Dogmatic (독단적인) – Authoritarian , Imperious
Dormant (활동을 멈춘) – Inactive , Latent
Dupe (속이다) – Deceive , Trick
Ebullient (활기찬) – Exuberant , Effervescent
Eclectic (다방면에 걸친) – Diverse , Varied
Efficacy (효능) – Effectiveness , Potency
Effrontery (뻔뻔스러움) – Impudence , Audacity
Elegy (애가, 비가) – Lament , Dirge
Elicit (이끌어내다) – Evoke , Extract
Embellish (꾸미다) – Adorn , Decorate
Empirical (경험적인) – Pragmatic , Experimental
Emulate (모방하다) – Imitate , Mimic
Endemic (고유의) – Indigenous , Native
Enervate (기력을 약화시키다) – Weaken , Debilitate
Engender (발생시키다) – Cause , Generate
Enigma (수수께끼) – Mystery , Puzzle
Ephemeral (단명하는) – Transient , Fleeting
Equanimity (침착함) – Calmness , Composure
Equivocate (모호하게 말하다) – Prevaricate , Hedge
Erudite (박식한) – Scholarly , Learned
Esoteric (소수만 아는) – Obscure , Arcane
Eulogy (찬사) – Tribute , Accolade
Euphemism (완곡어법) – Polite term , Substitute
Exacerbate (악화시키다) – Worsen , Aggravate
Exacting (엄격한) – Demanding , Strict
Exculpate (무죄를 입증하다) – Exonerate , Acquit
Exigent (긴급한) – Urgent , Pressing
Exonerate (무죄임을 입증하다) – Clear , Vindicate
Extrapolate (추론하다) – Infer , Predict
Facetious (익살맞은) – Flippant , Jocular
Facilitate (용이하게 하다) – Ease , Expedite
Fallacious (잘못된) – Erroneous , Misleading
Fatuous (어리석은) – Foolish , Silly
Fawning (아첨하는) – Obsequious , Servile
Felicitous (적절한) – Apt , Germane
Fervor (열정) – Passion , Zeal
Fledgling (풋내기) – Novice , Neophyte
Flout (무시하다) – Defy , Disregard
Foment (조장하다) – Instigate , Incite
Forestall (미리 막다) – Prevent , Obstruct
Fractious (다루기 힘든) – Irritable , Unruly
Fulminate (비난하다) – Denounce , Rail
Gainsay (반박하다) – Dispute , Contradict
Garrulous (수다스러운) – Loquacious , Verbose
Gauche (서투른) – Clumsy , Inept
Goad (자극하다) – Provoke , Incite
Grandiloquent (과장된) – Bombastic , Pompous
Gregarious (사교적인) – Sociable , Outgoing
Guile (속임수) – Deceit , Cunning
Gullible (쉽게 속는) – Credulous , Naive
Harangue (장광설) – Tirade , Diatribe
Harbinger (전조) – Forerunner , Omen
Homogeneous (동질의) – Uniform , Identical
Hyperbole (과장된 표현) – Exaggeration , Overstatement
Iconoclastic (인습 타파적인) – Rebellious , Subversive
Idolatry (우상 숭배) – Adoration , Veneration
Immutable (불변의) – Unchangeable , Invariable
Impassive (무표정한) – Stoic , Apathetic
Impermeable (통과시키지 않는) – Impervious , Impenetrable
Imperturbable (침착한) – Calm , Unflappable
Impervious (영향받지 않는) – Immune , Unaffected
Impetuous (충동적인) – Rash , Impulsive
Implode (내부에서 파열되다) – Collapse , Cave in
Inadvertent (우연한) – Unintentional , Accidental
Inchoate (이제 시작 단계인) – Nascent , Inceptive
Incipient (초기의) – Developing , Beginning
Incongruity (부조화) – Inconsistency , Discrepancy
Inconsequential (중요하지 않은) – Insignificant , Trivial
Incorporate (통합하다) – Integrate , Merge
Indigence (빈곤) – Poverty , Destitution
Indolent (게으른) – Lazy , Slothful
Inert (비활성의) – Inactive , Dormant
Inexorable (막을 수 없는) – Relentless , Unyielding
Ingenious (독창적인) – Inventive , Creative
Inherent (고유한) – Innate , Intrinsic
Innocuous (해가 없는) – Harmless , Benign
Insensible (무감각한) – Unaware , Unfeeling
Insinuate (암시하다) – Imply , Suggest
Insipid (무미건조한) – Bland , Dull
Insularity (편협함) – Narrow-mindedness , Isolation
Intractable (다루기 힘든) – Unruly , Stubborn
Intransigence (비타협적 태도) – Obstinacy , Stubbornness
Intrepid (용감한) – Fearless , Dauntless
Inundate (침수시키다, 쇄도하다) – Flood , Overwhelm
Inured (익숙해진) – Hardened , Accustomed
Invective (욕설, 비난) – Vituperation , Abuse
Irascible (화를 잘 내는) – Irritable , Testy
Irresolute (우유부단한) – Indecisive , Wavering
Itinerary (여행 일정) – Route , Schedule
Jocular (익살맞은) – Jovial , Humorous
Laconic (말이 적은, 간결한) – Terse , Concise
Lassitude (무기력) – Lethargy , Fatigue
Laud (칭찬하다) – Praise , Extol
Lethargic (무기력한) – Sluggish , Apathetic
Levity (경솔함) – Frivolity , Lightheartedness
Log (기록하다) – Record , Document
Loquacious (수다스러운) – Garrulous , Talkative
Lucid (명료한) – Clear , Intelligible
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Luminous (빛나는, 명료한) – Radiant , Lucid
Magnanimity (관대함) – Generosity , Charity
Malinger (꾀병을 부리다) – Feign , Shirk
Malleable (유연한) – Pliable , Adaptable
Maverick (독불장군) – Nonconformist , Individualist
Mendacious (거짓말하는) – Dishonest , Untruthful
Metamorphosis (변형) – Transformation , Alteration
Meticulous (꼼꼼한) – Thorough , Scrupulous
Misanthrope (인간을 싫어하는 사람) – Cynic , Recluse
Mitigate (완화하다) – Alleviate , Lessen
Mollify (달래다) – Pacify , Appease
Morose (시무룩한) – Sullen , Gloomy
Mundane (평범한, 세속적인) – Ordinary , Prosaic
Negate (부인하다, 무효화하다) – Nullify , Invalidate
Neophyte (초보자) – Novice , Beginner
Obdurate (고집 센) – Stubborn , Intransigent
Obsequious (아첨하는) – Fawning , Servile
Obviate (제거하다, 방지하다) – Preclude , Prevent
Occlude (막다, 차단하다) – Block , Obstruct
Officious (참견하는) – Meddlesome , Interfering
Onerous (부담스러운, 성가신) – Burdensome , Taxing
Opprobrium (맹비난, 오명) – Disgrace , Infamy
Oscillate (진동하다, 흔들리다) – Swing , Waver
Ostentatious (과시하는) – Showy , Pretentious
Paragon (모범) – Model , Exemplar
Partisan (편파적인, 열렬한 지지자) – Biased , Adherent
Pathological (병적인) – Compulsive , Obsessive
Paucity (부족) – Scarcity , Dearth
Pedantic (지나치게 규칙에 얽매이는) – Bookish , Nitpicking
Penchant (강한 기호, 애호) – Inclination , Tendency
Penury (빈곤) – Poverty , Destitution
Perennial (지속적인) – Enduring , Persistent
Perfidious (배신하는) – Treacherous , Disloyal
Perfunctory (형식적인, 기계적인) – Cursory , Mechanical
Permeable (침투할 수 있는) – Porous , Penetrable
Pervasive (널리 퍼진) – Widespread , Omnipresent
Phlegmatic (침착한, 냉정한) – Calm , Unemotional
Piety (경건함) – Devotion , Religiosity
Placate (달래다) – Pacify , Appease
Plasticity (유연성) – Flexibility , Malleability
Platitude (진부한 말) – Cliché , Truism
Plethora (과다) – Abundance , Excess
Plummet (급락하다) – Drop , Fall
Porous (구멍이 많은, 침투성의) – Permeable , Absorbent
Pragmatic (실용적인) – Practical , Realistic
Precarious (불안정한, 위태로운) – Unstable , Dangerous
Precipitate (성급한, 촉발하다) – Hasty , Impetuous
Precursor (선구자, 전조) – Forerunner , Harbinger
Presumptuous (주제넘은) – Overconfident , Arrogant
Prevaricate (얼버무리다) – Equivocate , Lie
Pristine (깨끗한, 자연 그대로의) – Unspoiled , Pure
Probity (정직) – Integrity , Honesty
Problematic (문제가 있는) – Troublesome , Questionable
Prodigal (낭비하는) – Wasteful , Profligate
Profligate (방탕한) – Dissolute , Extravagant
Proliferate (급증하다) – Multiply , Expand
Propensity (경향) – Tendency , Inclination
Propitiate (달래다) – Appease , Pacify
Propriety (예의 바름) – Decorum , Politeness
Prosaic (평범한, 지루한) – Mundane , Dull
Proscribe (금지하다) – Forbid , Ban
Pundit (전문가, 권위자) – Expert , Authority
Quiescent (조용한, 정지한) – Inactive , Dormant
Rarefied (희박한, 난해한) – Esoteric , Elevated
Recalcitrant (반항하는) – Defiant , Obstinate
Recant (철회하다) – Withdraw , Renounce
Recondite (난해한) – Obscure , Arcane
Refractory (고집 센) – Stubborn , Unmanageable
Refute (반박하다) – Disprove , Debunk
Relegate (좌천시키다) – Demote , Downgrade
Reproach (비난하다) – Criticize , Blame
Reprobate (타락한 사람) – Scoundrel , Degenerate
Repudiate (거부하다) – Reject , Renounce
Rescind (철회하다) – Revoke , Annul
Resolution (결단력) – Determination , Resolve
Resolve (결심하다) – Decide , Determine
Reticent (과묵한) – Reserved , Taciturn
Reverent (경건한, 존경하는) – Respectful , Devout
Sage (현명한, 현자) – Wise , Philosopher
Salubrious (건강에 좋은) – Healthful , Beneficial
Sanction (허가하다, 제재) – Approve , Authorize
Sartorial (재봉의, 의복의) – Tailoring , Stylish
Satiate (충족시키다) – Satisfy , Gratify
Saturate (흠뻑 적시다) – Soak , Drench
Savor (맛보다, 즐기다) – Enjoy , Relish
Secrete (분비하다, 숨기다) – Emit , Conceal
Shard (파편) – Fragment , Sliver
Skeptic (회의론자) – Doubter , Questioner
Solicitous (세심히 배려하는, 걱정하는) – Concerned , Attentive
Soporific (졸리게 하는) – Sleep-inducing , Drowsy
Specious (그럴듯한, 허울만 좋은) – Misleading , Deceptive
Spectrum (범위, 영역) – Range , Scope
Sporadic (산발적인) – Occasional , Infrequent
Stigma (오명, 불명예) – Disgrace , Shame
Stint (절약하다, 제한하다) – Sparing , Limit
Stipulate (규정하다, 명시하다) – Specify , Demand
Stolid (둔감한, 무감각한) – Impassive , Unemotional
Striated (줄이 있는) – Striped , Grooved
Strut (뽐내며 걷다) – Swagger , Parade
Subpoena (소환장) – Summons , Writ
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Subside (가라앉다, 진정되다) – Diminish , Recede
Substantiate (입증하다) – Prove , Validate
Subversive (전복적인, 파괴적인) – Rebellious , Disruptive
Succinct (간결한) – Concise , Terse
Supercede (대체하다) – Replace , Supplant
Supine (무기력한, 무관심한) – Indolent , Apathetic
Supplant (대신하다) – Replace , Supersede
Surfeit (과다) – Excess , Glut
Tacit (암묵적인) – Implicit , Unspoken
Tangential (관련 없는, 주변의) – Peripheral , Irrelevant
Tenuous (미약한, 빈약한) – Weak , Flimsy
Tirade (장광설, 비난) – Diatribe , Harangue
Torpor (무기력) – Lethargy , Inertia
Tortuous (구불구불한, 복잡한) – Twisting , Convoluted
Tractable (다루기 쉬운) – Manageable , Docile
Transgression (위반, 범죄) – Violation , Offense
Truculence (반항적임, 호전적임) – Aggressiveness , Belligerence
Vacillate (흔들리다, 망설이다) – Waver , Hesitate
Venerate (존경하다) – Revere , Honor
Veracious (정직한, 진실한) – Truthful , Accurate
Verbose (말이 많은) – Wordy , Garrulous
Viable (실행 가능한) – Workable , Feasible
Viscous (끈적거리는) – Thick , Sticky
Vituperative (독설의) – Abusive , Scathing
Volatile (변덕스러운, 불안정한) – Unstable , Explosive
Warranted (정당화된, 보증된) – Justified , Authorized
Wary (조심하는) – Cautious , Guarded
Welter (뒤죽박죽) – Confusion , Turmoil
Whimsical (변덕스러운) – Capricious , Fanciful
Zealot (광신도, 열성적인 사람) – Fanatic , Extremist
Aberration (탈선, 일탈) – Anomaly , Deviation
Abhorrent (혐오스러운) – Repugnant , Detestable
Aggrandize (확대하다, 과장하다) – Exaggerate , Enhance
Altruism (이타주의) – Selflessness , Generosity
Ambivalence (양면 가치) – Uncertainty , Indecision
Antagonistic (적대적인) – Hostile , Opposed
Animosity (적대감, 반감) – Hatred , Enmity
Apocryphal (출처가 불분명한) – Fictitious , Spurious
Austere (엄격한, 금욕적인) – Severe , Ascetic
Avarice (탐욕) – Greed , Covetousness
Bifurcate (두 갈래로 나뉘다) – Divide , Split
Bombastic (과장된) – Pompous , Grandiloquent
Cacophony (불협화음) – Dissonance , Noise
Castigate (혹평하다) – Reprimand , Censure
Circumspect (신중한) – Cautious , Prudent
Clemency (관용, 자비) – Mercy , Leniency
Conjecture (추측하다) – Guess , Speculate
Consummate (완벽한, 완성하다) – Complete , Perfect
Convoluted (복잡한) – Complicated , Intricate
Copious (풍부한) – Abundant , Plentiful
Corroborate (확증하다) – Confirm , Substantiate
Cursory (대충하는) – Perfunctory , Hasty
Debilitate (약화시키다) – Weaken , Enfeeble
Deference (존중) – Respect , Reverence
Defray (비용을 부담하다) – Pay , Cover
Derision (조롱) – Mockery , Ridicule
Desultory (두서없는) – Aimless , Erratic
Diffidence (자신 없음) – Shyness , Hesitation
Disingenuous (솔직하지 않은) – Deceitful , Insincere
Eclectic (다양한) – Varied , Diverse
Efficacious (효과적인) – Effective , Efficient
Effrontery (뻔뻔스러움) – Impudence , Boldness
Elucidate (명확히 설명하다) – Explain , Clarify
Enervate (기력을 빼앗다) – Weaken , Exhaust
Equitable (공정한) – Fair , Just
Exculpate (무죄를 입증하다) – Exonerate , Acquit
Exonerate (무죄를 입증하다) – Clear , Absolve
Explicate (설명하다) – Clarify , Explain
Fetter (족쇄를 채우다) – Shackle , Restrain
Florid (화려한, 장식이 많은) – Ornate , Elaborate
Forbearance (인내, 자제) – Patience , Tolerance
Formidable (무서운, 위협적인) – Intimidating , Daunting
Garrulous (수다스러운) – Talkative , Loquacious
Hedonism (쾌락주의) – Self-indulgence , Pleasure-seeking
Iconoclast (인습 타파자) – Rebel , Nonconformist
Impunity (처벌을 받지 않음) – Exemption , Immunity
Inculcate (주입하다) – Instill , Impress
Ineffable (형언할 수 없는) – Inexpressible , Indescribable
Ingratiate (환심을 사다) – Flatter , Charm
Innocuous (해가 없는) – Harmless , Benign
Inure (익숙하게 하다) – Harden , Accustom
Inveterate (상습적인) – Habitual , Chronic
Itinerant (떠돌아다니는) – Nomadic , Wandering
Juxtaposition (병렬, 나란히 놓기) – Comparison , Contrast
Laconic (간결한) – Terse , Succinct
Languid (나른한, 힘없는) – Lethargic , Weak
Lassitude (무기력) – Fatigue , Exhaustion
Magnanimous (관대한) – Generous , Charitable
Mendicant (거지) – Beggar , Panhandler
Mercurial (변덕스러운) – Capricious , Fickle
Misanthropic (인간을 싫어하는) – Cynical , Reclusive
Obdurate (고집 센) – Stubborn , Intransigent
Obfuscate (혼란스럽게 하다) – Confuse , Bewilder
Obstreperous (시끄럽고 통제가 안 되는) – Unruly , Boisterous
Pariah (버림받은 사람) – Outcast , Untouchable
Parsimony (인색함) – Stinginess , Frugality
Peremptory (독단적인) – Imperious , Commanding
Perspicacious (통찰력 있는) – Insightful , Perceptive
Phlegmatic (침착한, 냉정한) – Unemotional , Imperturbable
Pithy (간결한) – Concise , Terse
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Platitude (진부한 말) – Cliché , Truism
Precarious (불안정한) – Insecure , Risky
Predilection (매우 좋아함) – Preference , Bias
Preeminent (탁월한) – Outstanding , Foremost
Probity (정직) – Integrity , Honesty
Proclivity (성향) – Tendency , Inclination
Profligate (낭비하는) – Wasteful , Extravagant
Prolix (장황한) – Verbose , Wordy
Propensity (경향) – Inclination , Tendency
Provident (미래를 대비하는) – Prudent , Thrifty
Pugnacious (싸우기 좋아하는) – Aggressive , Combative
Pulchritude (아름다움) – Beauty , Attractiveness
Quixotic (지나치게 이상적인) – Idealistic , Impractical
Rancorous (원한이 있는) – Bitter , Resentful
Recalcitrant (저항하는) – Defiant , Intractable
Recapitulate (요약하다) – Summarize , Review
Recondite (난해한) – Obscure , Arcane
Redolent (향기로운) – Fragrant , Aromatic
Reprobate (타락한 사람) – Scoundrel , Villain
Sagacious (현명한) – Wise , Astute
Sanguine (낙관적인) – Optimistic , Hopeful
Sardonic (냉소적인) – Sarcastic , Cynical
Sedition (선동) – Rebellion , Insurrection
Spurious (가짜의) – False , Counterfeit
Stalwart (충실한) – Loyal , Reliable
Stolid (둔감한) – Impassive , Unemotional
Subjugate (정복하다) – Conquer , Dominate
Sublime (숭고한) – Exalted , Noble
Sycophant (아첨꾼) – Flatterer , Toady
Taciturn (말이 없는) – Reserved , Silent
Temerity (무모함) – Audacity , Boldness
Tenuous (미약한) – Weak , Flimsy
Timorous (겁먹은) – Fearful , Trembling
Torpid (무기력한) – Lethargic , Inactive
Tractable (다루기 쉬운) – Malleable , Docile
Trenchant (신랄한) – Incisive , Sharp
Unctuous (지나치게 아부하는) – Servile , Obsequious
Untenable (방어할 수 없는) – Indefensible , Weak
Vacuous (멍청한) – Empty , Inane
Veracity (진실성) – Truthfulness , Accuracy
Verdant (푸릇푸릇한) – Green , Lush
Vilify (비방하다) – Slander , Defame
Vociferous (큰 소리로 외치는) – Loud , Clamorous
Voracious (대식하는, 왕성한) – Insatiable , Gluttonous
Wane (약해지다) – Diminish , Decline
Wily (교활한) – Cunning , Sly
Winsome (매력적인) – Charming , Engaging
Wistful (아쉬워하는) – Yearning , Longing
Zealous (열성적인) – Passionate , Fervent
Zenith (정점) – Peak , Summit
Zest (열정) – Enthusiasm , Passion
Ameliorate (개선하다) – Improve , Enhance
Approbation (찬성, 승인) – Approval , Commendation
Circumvent (피하다, 우회하다) – Avoid , Evade
Discern (분별하다, 인식하다) – Perceive , Distinguish
Dissipate (흩어지다, 낭비하다) – Scatter , Disperse
Elicit (이끌어내다) – Extract , Evoke
Enervate (기력을 약화시키다) – Weaken , Debilitate
Ephemeral (단명하는, 덧없는) – Short-lived , Transient
Eschew (피하다, 삼가다) – Avoid , Shun
Exacerbate (악화시키다) – Worsen , Aggravate
Exculpate (무죄를 입증하다) – Exonerate , Clear
Exigent (긴급한) – Urgent , Pressing
Extant (현존하는) – Existing , Surviving
Florid (화려한, 장식이 많은) – Ornate , Elaborate
Gregarious (사교적인) – Sociable , Outgoing
Hackneyed (진부한) – Clichéd , Trite
Immutable (불변의) – Unchangeable , Fixed
Inchoate (이제 시작 단계인) – Nascent , Inceptive
Indolent (게으른) – Lazy , Slothful
Laconic (간결한) – Terse , Concise
Mercurial (변덕스러운) – Capricious , Fickle
Mitigate (완화하다) – Alleviate , Lessen
Noisome (불쾌한) – Offensive , Malodorous
Obfuscate (혼란스럽게 하다) – Confuse , Complicate
Odious (혐오스러운) – Repugnant , Detestable
Paragon (모범) – Exemplar , Model
Perspicacious (통찰력 있는) – Insightful , Perceptive
Prodigal (낭비하는) – Wasteful , Profligate
Recalcitrant (반항적인) – Defiant , Intractable
Relegate (좌천시키다) – Demote , Downgrade
Soporific (졸리게 하는) – Sleep-inducing , Drowsy
Spurious (가짜의) – False , Counterfeit
Staid (차분한) – Serious , Sober
Tenuous (미약한) – Weak , Flimsy
Torpid (무기력한) – Lethargic , Inactive
Ubiquitous (어디에나 있는) – Omnipresent , Pervasive
Umbrage (불쾌감) – Offense , Resentment
Vacillate (망설이다, 흔들리다) – Waver , Hesitate
Venal (부패한, 돈에 좌우되는) – Corrupt , Bribable
Veracity (진실성) – Truthfulness , Accuracy
Vilify (비방하다) – Slander , Defame
Wane (약해지다) – Diminish , Decline
Wary (조심하는) – Cautious , Guarded
Winsome (매력적인) – Charming , Engaging
Wistful (아쉬워하는) – Yearning , Longing
Zeal (열정) – Passion , Enthusiasm
Zenith (정점) – Peak , Summit
Zephyr (산들바람) – Breeze , Gentle wind
Abeyance (일시적 중지) – Suspension , Postponement