#49. 2401-2450

incidental

adj. / happening as a minor or secondary aspect / 부수적인 / Any incidental expenses will be reimbursed later.

prophecy

n. / a prediction or foretelling of the future / 예언 / The ancient prophecy spoke of a great hero.

parlor

n. / a sitting room in a private house / 거실/ 손님방 / The guests gathered in the parlor after dinner.

underestimate

v. / to estimate something as being lower, smaller, or of less value / ~을 과소평가하다/ ~을 경시하다 / Never underestimate the importance of preparation.

erode

v. / to gradually wear away or diminish / 침식하다 / Strong waves continue to erode the coastline.

puzzling

adj. / causing confusion; unclear / 수수께끼 같은 / The scientist encountered a puzzling result.

routine

adj. / performed regularly / 일상적인 / The doctor performed a routine examination.

sycophant

n. / a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important to gain an advantage / 아첨꾼 / The dictator surrounded himself with sycophants.

observable

adj. / capable of being seen or noticed / 관찰할 수 있는/ 식별할 수 있는 / The changes were clearly observable.

fond

adj. / having a strong liking or affection for / 좋아하는 / She is fond of classical music.

fecund

adj. / fruitful; fertile / 비옥한/ 다산의 / The valley is known for its fecund soil.

calibrate

v. / to adjust a measuring tool to make it more accurate / 도구를 조정하다 / Engineers calibrate the equipment before testing.

dissemble

v. / to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs / 가장하다/ 위장하다 / He dissembled his disappointment with a smile.

demarcation

n. / boundary; division / 경계/ 구분 / There is a clear demarcation between the two properties.

impediment

n. / something that makes progress difficult / 방해물/ 방해 / Lack of funding became a major impediment.

suppress

v. / to overpower; to subdue; to quash / 억압하다/ 진압하다 / The government tried to suppress the protest.

bureaucracy

n. / a system with many complicated rules and procedures / 관료주의 / Excessive bureaucracy slowed the project.

supple

adj. / able to bend or twist easily / 유연한 / Dancers need supple muscles and joints.

legislate

v. / to make or enact laws / 입법하다 / Congress has the authority to legislate.

legislator

n. / someone who makes or enacts laws / 입법자/ 법률 제정자 / Each legislator voted on the bill.

idiosyncrasy

n. / a peculiar or distinctive characteristic / 특이점/ 개성 / His habit of humming was an amusing idiosyncrasy.

idiosyncratic

adj. / peculiar; unique to an individual / 특이한 / Her idiosyncratic style made her paintings recognizable.

ethereal

adj. / extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world / 하늘의/ 우주의 / The singer's ethereal voice captivated the audience.

temperament

n. / mood; personality / 기질/ 성격 / Her calm temperament helped during emergencies.

neglect

v. / to overlook; to fail to give proper care or attention / ~를 간과하다/ 방치하다/ 소홀히 관리하다 / Do not neglect your responsibilities.

stratified

adj. / arranged in layers or levels / 계급 혹은 레벨로 나뉘어진 / The society was highly stratified.

reside

v. / to have one's permanent home in a particular place / 거주하다 / She resides in Georgia with her family.

content

v. / to satisfy, usually in a limited way / 만족시키다 / A small snack was enough to content him.

caliber

n. / quality; level / 수준 / The university attracts students of high caliber.

long-standing

adj. / having existed or continued for a long time / 장기간의/ 오랜 / They resolved a long-standing dispute.

inclined

adj. / wanting to do something or likely to do something / ~하고 싶은/ 경향이 있는 / I am inclined to agree with your argument.

inclined to

adj. / having a tendency for / ~을 믿는 편인/ ~하는 경향이 있는 / She is inclined to trust people easily.

outlaw

v. / to make something illegal / 불법화하다 / The government voted to outlaw the practice.

integrity

n. / the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles / 정직/ 무결성 / His integrity earned everyone's respect.

allude

v. / to reference indirectly / 넌지시 언급하다 / The author alluded to historical events in the novel.

negate

v. / to nullify, deny, or invalidate / 부정하다 / New evidence may negate the original claim.

reprieve

n. / a temporary delay of punishment / 면제/ 유예 / The prisoner received a last-minute reprieve.

forebode

v. / to be an omen of; to predict or foretell / 조짐을 보이다/ 예언하다 / Dark clouds foreboded a storm.

ardor

n. / extreme vigor, energy, enthusiasm / 열정/ 열망 / She pursued her goals with great ardor.

dismiss

v. / to cease to consider; to cause or permit to leave / ~을 무시하다/ 묵살하다 / The judge dismissed the case.

thereafter

adv. / from that time on; afterward / 이후에 / He graduated in May and thereafter began working.

contravene

v. / to violate; to go against / 위반하다 / The policy contravenes international law.

buttress

v. / to support / 지지하다 / Research findings buttress the theory.

autocrat

n. / a ruler with absolute power / 독재자 / The autocrat controlled every aspect of the government.

autocratic

adj. / offensively self-assured or given to exercising unwarranted power / 독재의/ 독재적인 / His autocratic leadership style angered many employees.

auspice

n. / support, guidance, or patronage / 보호/ 지원 / The event was held under the auspices of a local organization.

preclude

v. / to prevent from happening; make impossible / 막다 / Poor planning may preclude success.

hostility

n. / very unfriendly feelings; considering someone an enemy / 적대감 / There was open hostility between the rivals.

altruistic

adj. / showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others / 자선의 / Her altruistic actions benefited many people.

atone

v. / to make amends / 보상하다/ 배상하다 / He tried to atone for his mistakes.

patron

n. / a person who supports a person, organization, or cause / 후원자 / The artist thanked her patron for the financial support.

wholesome

adj. / good for your health; morally good / 유익한 / The family enjoyed a wholesome meal together.

annex

v. / to add or attach / 부가하다/ 첨가하다 / The country attempted to annex neighboring territory.

posterity

n. / future generations; descendants; heirs / 후대/ 자손 / The monument was built for posterity.