SAT Additional Confusing Words

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compensate

To make up for a loss or injury by providing an equivalent or replacement; to counterbalance. It often involves financial reimbursement or a form of restitution.

• 보상하다

subsume

To include something within a larger category or group; to absorb. It often involves integrating specific instances into a broader framework.

• 포괄하다

supplemental

Something added to enhance or complete; additional. It often refers to extra materials or resources that provide further support or context.

• 보충하는

memoir

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources, often reflecting on the author's experiences.

• 회고록, 전기

intersperse

To scatter or distribute among other things; to place something at intervals in a context, often enhancing variety or interest.

• 간격을 두고 배치하다

prose

Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure. It is often used in fiction, essays, and letters.

• 산문, 비법칙적 언어

dismissive

Lacking interest or concern; showing indifference or a lack of respect towards someone or something.

• 무관심한, 경시하는

engross

This action often involves immersive reading or engagement in activities that require full concentration. To occupy someone's attention completely or to absorb them fully in an activity.

• 몰두하게 하다, 집착하게 하다

laudable

Deserving praise and commendation; actions or qualities that are admirable.

• 칭찬받을 만한 행동, 훌륭한 품질

reductive

Tending to simplify complex situations or ideas, often resulting in a loss of nuance. This approach can lead to oversimplification or misrepresentation of the original concept.

• 복잡한 상황이나 아이디어를 지나치게 단순화하는 경향이 있는.

implausible

Not seeming reasonable or probable; not likely to be true.

• 믿기 어려운, 타당해 보이지 않는

comply

To act in accordance with a wish, command, or rule; to obey. It often involves adhering to regulations or requests.

• 준수하다, 따르다

preach

To deliver a religious sermon or address to an assembled group of people, typically in a church; to advocate or earnestly advise (an idea or belief).

• 설교하다, 역설하다

conceivable

Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; believable.

• 상상할 수 있는, 생각할 수 있는

overlook

To fail to notice something; to ignore or disregard something intentionally or unintentionally.

• 간과하다, 못 보고 넘어가다

commend

To praise someone or something, especially officially; to present as worthy of notice or approval.

• 칭찬하다, 추천하다

prevail

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread in a particular area at a particular time.

• 만연하다, 우세하다, 이기다

overreach

To extend or go beyond; to act beyond one's authority or capability.

• 지나치게 손을 뻗다, 월권하다

amorphous

Without a clearly defined shape or form; shapeless.

• 확실한 형태가 없는, 무정형의

repudiate

To refuse to accept or be associated with; to deny the truth or validity of.

• 부인하다

span

To extend across (a period of time or a range of subjects); to cover or stretch over an area or period.

• 걸쳐 있다, 뻗어 있다

reconcile

To restore friendly relations between; to make (one thing) compatible with (another); to settle (a disagreement or dispute).

• 화해시키다, 조화시키다

warrant

To officially affirm or guarantee; to justify or necessitate (a course of action). In law, an official authorization.

• 보증하다, 정당화하다; 영장

orthodox

Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules, beliefs, or methods, especially in religion. Of the ordinary or usual type; normal.

• 정통의, 전통적인

nebulous

Without a clearly defined shape or form; shapeless, clueless, unclear.

• 확실한 형태가 없는, 무정형의, 불확실한

leverage

the use of borrowed capital to increase the potential return of an investment

• 적은 자본으로 더 큰 수익을 얻기 위해 빌린 자금을 활용하는 금융 전략

exquisite

extremely beautiful, delicate, or finely made; also can mean intensely felt

• 매우 아름답고 정교하거나 섬세한; 또는 강렬하게 느껴지는

apathy

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifference.

• 무관심

sporadically

occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous. 발생하는 빈도가 불규칙하며, 지속적이지 않음.

sporadic

describing something that happens infrequently and unpredictably. It refers to events or occurrences that are not consistent or happen at uneven intervals.

• 불규칙적으로 발생하는 것을 묘사하며, 일관성이 없거나 불규칙한 간격으로 발생하는 사건이나 현상을 나타낸다.

reconcile

to restore friendly relations or to make two things consistent or compatible.

• 화합하다, 조정하다

mischief

playful misbehavior or troublemaking, often causing minor harm or annoyance. It can involve pranks or acts of harmless annoyance, typically by children.

• 장난스러운 행동이나 작은 해를 끼치거나 짜증을 일으키는 행위를 말한다.

mischievous

describing a person or action that is playful in a way that can cause trouble or annoyance, often in a lighthearted manner.

• 장난스럽고 소란을 일으킬 수 있는 행동이나 성격을 묘사하는 것으로, 종종 가벼운 방식으로 이루어진다.

enmity

the state of being enemies or hostile towards someone; mutual hatred. It can manifest in deep-seated resentment and animosity, often arising from past conflicts or differences.

• 상대방에 대한 적대감이나 원한의 상태, 과거의 갈등이나 차이에서 비롯된 경우가 많다.

ubiquity

the state of being everywhere or widespread; common presence in many places or situations.

• 어디에나 존재하거나 널리 퍼져 있는 상태를 의미하며, 여러 문맥이나 환경에서 광범위하게 나타나는 개념, 아이디어 또는 경향을 지칭할 때 자주 사용된다.

ephemeral

lasting for a very short time; fleeting. It typically describes objects, events, or experiences that are transient and not permanent.

• 매우 짧은 시간 동안 지속되거나, 덧없는 특징을 가지고 있으며, 주로 일시적이고 영속적이지 않은 사물이나 사건을 설명할 때 사용된다.

torque

a measure of rotational force applied to an object, often described in terms of twisting or turning. It plays a crucial role in physics and engineering, especially regarding machines and rotating systems.

• 물체를 회전시키는 힘

steed

a horse, especially a spirited or noble one, often used in historical or poetic contexts. It represents the concept of a dependable companion in adventures or journeys, reflecting strength and loyalty.

• 주로 역사적이나 시적 맥락에서 사용되는 기품 있는 말로, 모험이나 여정에서 의지할 수 있는 동반자를 의미하며, 힘과 충성을 상징한다.

collude

To cooperate secretly or illegally, often to deceive others. This term is frequently used in legal and political contexts.

• 비밀리에 또는 불법적으로 협력하여 다른 사람을 속이는 것을 의미하며, 주로 법률 및 정치적 맥락에서 사용되는 용어이다.

proponent

a person who advocates for a particular cause or idea, actively supporting or arguing in favor of it.

• 특정한 원인이나 아이디어를 옹호하며, 이를 위해 적극적으로 지지하거나 논쟁하는 사람.

indecision

the inability to make a decision or a state of uncertainty regarding choices. It often leads to hesitation and anxiety about the outcomes.

• 우유부단, 결정력 없음

deference

the act of yielding to the judgment or opinion of another, often out of respect or regard.

• 존중, 경의, 복종

courtesy

respectful submission to the opinions or judgments of others, often demonstrated by yielding to their preferences.

• 정중한 태도로 다른 사람의 의견이나 판단에 따라 행동하는 것.

subtlety

the quality of being subtle, which involves fine details or nuances that may not be immediately obvious, often requiring careful observation or interpretation.

• 미세한 차이나 복잡한 사항을 이해하는 능력.

guile

sly or cunning intelligence, often used to deceive or trick others.

• 교활하거나 속이기 위한 지능.

cunning

having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; clever and tricky.

• 교활하거나 속임수를 쓰는 기술이나 재능을 가진.

impede

to hinder or obstruct progress or movement.

• 방해하거나 저지하여 진행이나 이동을 어렵게 하는 것이다.

feasibility

the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; practicality of a plan or proposal.

• 어떤 계획이나 제안을 손쉽고 편리하게 할 수 있는 상태 또는 정도; 실행 가능성.

curtail

To reduce in extent or quantity; to limit or restrict.

• 범위나 수량을 줄이거나 제한하는 것이다.

iridescent

Showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles.

• 다양한 각도에서 볼 때 변화하는 빛나는 색상을 나타내는 것이다.

improvisational

Related to creating or performing spontaneously without preparation.

• 즉흥적으로 만들거나 준비 없이 수행하는 것과 관련된.

hamper

To hinder or impede progress; to obstruct.

• 진행을 방해하거나 방해하는 것이다.

novelty

The quality of being new, unusual, or different; a unique concept or item.

• 새로움, 독특함 또는 기발함을 나타내는 특징.

immutability

exhaustiveness

The quality of being thorough and comprehensive in coverage or detail.

• 철저함과 포괄성을 나타내는 특성.

pervasiveness

myopic

lacking foresight or intelligent planning, often focusing only on short-term outcomes.

• 근시성

rebut

To argue against or disprove an assertion or claim.

• 주장을 반박하거나 그 주장이나 근거를 반증하는 것이다.

evade

To escape or avoid, especially by cleverness or deceit.

• 회피하다 또는 불법적으로 벗어나다.

deterrent

A factor or circumstance that discourages or prevents a particular action or behavior.

• 억제하는 요소 또는 특정 행동이나 행위를 방지하는 요인.

multidisciplinary

Involving multiple academic disciplines or fields of study.

• 여러 학문 분야나 연구 분야를 포함하는 것이다.

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