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antique
[an-TEEK]
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(adj.) very old, ancient
골동(품)의
(n.) an object that has increased value because it is so old
골동품; 고가구
(v.) to make something look very old
고풍으로 나타내다, 예스럽게 하다
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1) The antique clock had been in the family for many generations, so everyone was surprised that it still worked.
2) Ron believes that furniture made a long time ago is better constructed than modern furniture, so when he needs a new table or chair, he looks for antiques in vintage stores.
3) Jerry antiqued the dresser by sanding it down and taking the paint off its edges until it looked worn, as though it had been built years ago.
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capital
[KAP-i-tl]
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(n.) a city where the government for the state or nation is located
수도; 중심지
(n.) property and wealth, especially for use in investing
자본(금), 원금, 밑천
(adj.) having to do with the death penalty
사형에 처할 만한; 중대한, 치명적인; 주요한
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1) Protesters from all over the country gathered in the nation's capital to demonstrate in front of the President's mansion, demanding an end to the war.
2) Henry had a terrific idea for a new company, but he needed the capital to get it started, so he found some wealthy investors who were willing to give him funds.
3) Frank knew that murder was a capital crime in his state, so he suspected that he would be sentenced to death by lethal injection for killing his wife.
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corner
[KAWR-ner]
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(n.) the place where two sides or edges meet at an angle
구석, 귀퉁이
(n.) the place where two roads meet
(길)모퉁이
(n.) a difficult situation
궁지
(v.) to force into a corner
궁지에 빠뜨리다; 구석에 몰아넣다
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1) The toddler bumped his head on the sharp corner of the dining room table and burst into tears.
2) "Since I'm coming from Pine Street and you're coming from Maple Avenue, why don't we meet at the corner of Pine and Maple?" suggested Elsa.
3) When Carl's wife and daughter got into a fight and asked him to decide whose fault it was, he felt backed into a corner, since he didn't want to make either of them mad.
4) The photographers cornered the actress in the back of the restaurant and snapped pictures of her, until her bodyguard came over to push them away so that she could run out the door. |
entry
[EN-tree]
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(n.) the act of entering
들어감, 입장
(n.) the place where one enters
입구
(n.) an inclusion of a note or item in a book or record
도입부[문]
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1) The movie star's entry into the hotel provoked a huge rush of people to the lobby, as everyone hurried to take photographs of him and his bodyguards checking in for the night.
2) The entry to the church was decorated with wreaths and garlands on Christmas Eve, so all of the parishioners noticed the scent of pine as they walked in.
3) The explorer made an entry in his journal noting the date that he discovered the new island and describing the plants and animals he had found there.
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fold
[FOHLD]
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(v.) to bend so that one part rests over the other part
접다
(v.) to give up, to surrender
실패하다, 망하다
(n.) the line or place at which a thing has been doubled over itself
주름, 접은 자리
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1) Joe folded the letter carefully and fit it into the small envelope before placing it in the mailbox.
2) After struggling financially for a year, the company finally folded when it went bankrupt.
3) Theresa had tried to pack her clothes carefully, so as not to wrinkle them, but when she unpacked her suitcase she saw that she would have to iron out the folds in her skirts and pants.
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honor
[ON-er]
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(n.) esteem, a mark of respect or dignity
영예
(n.) a privilege, or a privileged position
영광
(n.) integrity, a personal code of ethics
명예
(v.) to show someone respect or to praise
존경[중]하다
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1) At the school assembly , Johnny received a special honor in the form of a small plaque for getting a perfect score on his SAT.
2) For winning the state championship, the basketball team had the honor of having dinner at the Governor's mansion with the Governor and his wife.
3) "I know you are a man of honor," said the farmer, "so I am sure you will treat my daughter with respect and honesty."
4) The Bible instructs people to honor their mothers and fathers, because respect for one''s elders will please God. |
master
[MAS-ter]
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(n.) a person who is in control of others
주인
(n.) an artist or person who excels at a skill
대가, 명수, 거장
(adj.) accomplished or proficient
우두머리의; 달인의; 뛰어난
(v.) to overcome or become proficient in
~에 숙달하다, ~에 정통하다
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1) Joby's dog is loyal only to his master, barking and snapping at everyone but Joby.
2) Yo-Yo Ma is truly a master of the cello: everyone agrees that he is one of the best musicians alive today.
3) Jean-Claude is a master chef, famous throughout the world for his delicious recipes and inventive cooking techniques.
4) Slowly, and with great diligence, Kim mastered the French language until she was able to read entire French novels without looking at the dictionary. |
parallel
[PAR-uh-lel]
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(adj.) relating to two things that are side by side, an equal distance apart, and never touch
평행의, 나란한
(adj.) comparable, similar to
같은 방향[경향]의; 유사한
(n.) similarity, a person or thing that is comparable or similar to another
유사(물); 비교, 대비
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1) Hemlock Street runs parallel to the railroad tracks, so people in town often drive alongside a passing train for several miles.
2) Jim and Howard's lives followed parallel courses after high school: both went on to college, studied economics, and eventually became involved in politics.
3) The story of Adam and Eve shares many parallels with the Greek myth of Pandora's box: in each, a curious woman unleashes evil onto the world by performing a forbidden act.
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slight
[SLYTE]
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(adj.) small and slender (of a person)
가는, 훌쭉한, 가냘픈
(adj.) insignificant, light or soft
사소한, 하찮은
(v.) to treat as though insignificant, in an insulting way, shun
경시하다, 얕보다; 무시하다
(n.) a rude gesture or refusal of acknowledgment
경멸, 얕봄; 모욕; 냉대
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1) Because Tommy has such a slight build, his mother won't let him play football; she is worried that the other players, who are much bigger, could badly hurt him on the field.
2) The weatherman reported that there was only a slight chance of rain, so Fran left her umbrella at home.
3) When Mike arrived at the party, the hostess slighted him by not even saying hello to him, but graciously greeting all the other guests.
4) When Margot ignored Rita in the cafeteria, Rita felt wounded by the slight. |
warrant
[WAWR-uhnt]
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(n.) an official order that authorizes action
영장
(v.) to make a formal promise or guarantee
보증하다; 보장하다
(v.) to necessitate or justify
정당화하다
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1) The detective wanted to search the suspect's house, but he had to wait for the judge to sign a warrant for the search; otherwise, he would be breaking the law by entering the man's home.
2) The car dealership warranted Jose's purchase with a certificate; if the car broke down for any reason in the next two years, all the repairs would be free.
3) Although the suspect said that the police officer hurt him unnecessarily during the arrest, the officer insisted that the dangerous situation had warranted force.
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