SAT Additional Confusing Words

문제들 풀면서 몰랐던 단어들

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

dedicate

To devote (time, effort, or oneself) to a particular task or purpose; to formally commit something to a special use.

• 헌신하다, 바치다

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

demographic

Statistical data of a population, often used in marketing or social science analysis.

• 인구통계학적