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GRE을 위한 고급 어휘 - 안전한 쪽에 머물러라!

여기에서는 GRE 시험에 필요한 "hardy", "plucky", "wary" 등과 같은 위험과 안전에 관한 몇 가지 영어 단어를 배우게 됩니다.

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Advanced Words Needed for the GRE
chary
chary
[형용사]

afraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action

조심스러운, 신중한

조심스러운, 신중한

Ex: His chary approach to lending money was a result of previous bad experiences. 
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deleterious
deleterious
[형용사]

inflicting damage or harm on someone or something

유해한, 파괴적인

유해한, 파괴적인

Ex: Smoking cigarettes has been proven to have deleterious effects on one's health. 
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doughty
doughty
[형용사]

overflowing with bravery and determination

용감한, 단호한

용감한, 단호한

Ex: Known for her doughty attitude, she tackled every challenge with resolve. 
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hardy
hardy
[형용사]

possessing bravery and boldness

용감한, 대담한

용감한, 대담한

Ex: Her hardy spirit allowed her to face challenging situations with confidence. 
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imminent
imminent
[형용사]

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

임박한,  가까운

임박한, 가까운

Ex: With tensions escalating between the two countries, war seemed imminent. 
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incendiary
incendiary
[형용사]

utilized to set fire on a property

방화의, 발화성의

방화의, 발화성의

Ex: The authorities found incendiary devices at the scene of the arson. 
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inflammable
inflammable
[형용사]

capable of easily catching fire

인화성의, 타기 쉬운

인화성의, 타기 쉬운

Ex: The inflammable wood was a hazard and had to be removed from the construction site. 
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intrepid
intrepid
[형용사]

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

대담한, 용감한

대담한, 용감한

Ex: The intrepid journalist ventured into conflict zones to report the truth. 
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mettlesome
mettlesome
[형용사]

overflowing with courage and determination

용감한, 결의에 찬

용감한, 결의에 찬

Ex: The mettlesome leader inspired the team with his bravery. 
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moribund
moribund
[형용사]

approaching death

죽어가는, 임종의

죽어가는, 임종의

Ex: He was found moribund after days without food or water. 
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obstreperous
obstreperous
[형용사]

unwilling to submit to authority or control

반항적인, 제멋대로 구는

반항적인, 제멋대로 구는

Ex: The obstreperous student refused to follow the teacher's instructions and shouted over her voice. 
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plucky
plucky
[형용사]

possessing or displaying determination and bravery

용감한, 대담한

용감한, 대담한

Ex: Her plucky response to the challenge inspired everyone around her. 
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precarious
precarious
[형용사]

full of danger or uncertainty, likely to cause harm or accidents

위험한, 불안정한

위험한, 불안정한

Ex: Walking on the icy sidewalk was precarious, and many people slipped and fell. 
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pugnacious
pugnacious
[형용사]

eager to start a fight or argument

싸움을 좋아하는, 호전적인

싸움을 좋아하는, 호전적인

Ex: Always looking for a fight, his pugnacious behavior earned him a reputation in the office. 
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sangfroid
sangfroid
[명사]

the skill to stay calm when in a situation that is difficult or dangerous

냉정

냉정

Ex: His sangfroid during the emergency impressed everyone on the team. 
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solicitous
solicitous
[형용사]

overflowing with anxiety, unease, or concern

염려하는, 신경쓰는

염려하는, 신경쓰는

Ex: Eager to ensure comfort, the staff acted with solicitous attention to each guest. 
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timorous
timorous
[형용사]

lacking bravery and confidence

소심한, 겁 많은

소심한, 겁 많은

Ex: Her timorous voice betrayed her anxiety about speaking in public. 
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unassailable
unassailable
[형용사]

not capable of being criticized, attacked, or doubted

비난할 수 없는, 의심의 여지가 없는

비난할 수 없는, 의심의 여지가 없는

Ex: The defense attorney presented an unassailable case, leaving no room for doubt. 
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wary
wary
[형용사]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

조심스러운, 경계하는

조심스러운, 경계하는

Ex: She was wary of strangers approaching her late at night. 
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cataclysm
cataclysm
[명사]

a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

대격변, 재난

대격변, 재난

Ex: Fall of the Western Roman Empire marked a political and economic cataclysm from which Europe did not recover for centuries. 
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charlatan
charlatan
[명사]

an individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills

사기꾼, 속임수꾼

사기꾼, 속임수꾼

Ex: The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan when his treatments failed to produce results. 
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conflagration

an extremely intense and destructive fire

대화재, 파�적인 불

대화재, 파�적인 불

Ex: The forest was reduced to ashes in the massive conflagration, which raged uncontrollably for days. 
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firebrand
firebrand
[명사]

an individual who is passionate about a cause, particularly political, and urges others to take action toward said cause, normally leading to trouble

선동자, 급진주의자

선동자, 급진주의자

Ex: As a firebrand, she rallied people to the cause with impassioned speeches and bold actions. 
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gambit
gambit
[명사]

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

감빗, 전략적 행동

감빗, 전략적 행동

Ex: His opening gambit in the negotiation set the tone for a successful deal. 
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haven
haven
[명사]

a place that provides safety, peace, and favorable living conditions for humans or animals

피난처, 보호구역

피난처, 보호구역

Ex: The remote island served as a haven for endangered wildlife, providing sanctuary for species at risk of extinction. 
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makeshift
makeshift
[명사]

a thing that is used as an inferior and temporary substitute for something that is not available

임시 해결책, 임시 대체품

임시 해결책, 임시 대체품

Ex: They used a makeshift as a table during the camping trip, improvising with available materials. 
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melee
melee
[명사]

a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people

난투, 싸움

난투, 싸움

Ex: The concert turned chaotic when a melee broke out among the crowd. 
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presentiment
presentiment
[명사]

a feeling or suspicion that something, particularly something unpleasant, is about to take place

예감, 전조

예감, 전조

Ex: She had a presentiment that something was wrong when she received the late-night call. 
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reprisal
reprisal
[명사]

the act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one

보복, 응징

보복, 응징

Ex: The country launched a military reprisal after the enemy’s surprise invasion. 
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row
row
[명사]

a noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.

말다툼, 싸움

말다툼, 싸움

Ex: The media covered the ongoing row between the celebrities extensively. 
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to daunt
to daunt
[동사]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

위축시키다, 겁주다

위축시키다, 겁주다

Ex: His initial failures did not daunt him; he simply viewed them as learning experiences. 
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to dispatch
to dispatch
[동사]

to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

보내다, 파견하다

보내다, 파견하다

Ex: The manager quickly dispatched a team to investigate the reported issue. 
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to dog
to dog
[동사]

to closely follow someone

따라다니다, 바짝 따라다니다

따라다니다, 바짝 따라다니다

Ex: The journalist decided to dog the politician, hoping to uncover a story. 
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to eschew
to eschew
[동사]

to avoid a thing or doing something on purpose

피하다, 멀리하다

피하다, 멀리하다

Ex: Health-conscious individuals often eschew sugary beverages in favor of water or herbal tea. 
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to hound
to hound
[동사]

to constantly chase, pressure, or follow someone to gain or achieve something

끈질기게 따라다니다, 끊임없이 쫓다

끈질기게 따라다니다, 끊임없이 쫓다

Ex: The paparazzi hounded the celebrity for photographs. 
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to implode
to implode
[동사]

to burst, fall, or collapse toward the inside violently

안쪽으로 폭발하다, 안쪽으로 붕괴하다

안쪽으로 폭발하다, 안쪽으로 붕괴하다

Ex: The star's core imploded, creating a supernova that lit up the galaxy. 
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to inundate
to inundate
[동사]

to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

물에 잠기게 하다, 범람시키다

물에 잠기게 하다, 범람시키다

Ex: Heavy rains can inundate the riverbanks, causing widespread flooding in the area. 
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to unnerve
to unnerve
[동사]

to make someone feel uneasy or anxious, disrupting their usual calm or confidence

불안하게 하다, 동요시키다

불안하게 하다, 동요시키다

Ex: Constant criticism unnerves her and affects her performance at work. 
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to fortify
to fortify
[동사]

to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

강화하다, 요새화하다

강화하다, 요새화하다

Ex: The city decided to fortify its borders with a tall, robust wall to deter potential invaders. 
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