Level 3 - Day 2

occasional – happening sometimes, not often (가끔의, 때때로의)

indulgence – the act of enjoying something, especially too much (방종, 탐닉)

eclipse – to make something seem less important or noticeable (빛을 잃게 하다, 능가하다)

sustainable – able to continue without harming natural resources (지속 가능한)

bemoan – to complain about or express sadness over (한탄하다)

excess – more than what is needed or normal (과잉, 초과)

municipal – relating to a city or town government (시의, 지방자치의)

tout – to praise or promote strongly (선전하다, 홍보하다)

alternative – another choice or option (대안, 대체물)

underlying – forming the basic cause or basis (근본적인, 기초가 되는)

ascent – the act of moving upward; rise (상승, 오름)

ubiquity – the state of being everywhere (도처에 있음, 편재)

exotic – unusual, foreign, or from a distant place (이국적인)

sleek – smooth, elegant, and stylish (매끈한, 세련된)

chic – fashionable and stylish (멋진, 세련된)

cachet – prestige or special respect (명성, 명망)

subtle – not obvious; hard to notice (미묘한)

blur – to make unclear or less distinct (흐리게 하다)

triumph – a great success or victory (승리, 성공)

handsomely – generously; impressively (후하게, 훌륭하게)

reap – to receive or gain something as a result of your actions (거두다, 수확하다)

balloon – to increase or grow very quickly (급증하다, 불어나다)

misleadingly – in a way that gives a false idea (오해하게, 잘못 알게 하도록)

disingenuous – pretending to be honest or sincere when not (솔직하지 않은, 위선적인)

inefficient – not working well; wasting time or resources (비효율적인)

discount – to consider something unimportant or ignore it (무시하다, 과소평가하다)

irrational – not based on reason or clear thinking (비이성적인, 비합리적인)

skeptical – doubtful; not easily convinced (회의적인, 의심하는)

bacteria – tiny living organisms, some of which cause disease (박테리아, 세균)

aspersions – damaging or insulting remarks about someone (비방, 중상)

lunge – to move forward suddenly (돌진하다, 달려들다)

cozen – to trick or cheat someone (속이다, 사기치다)

amenable – willing to agree or cooperate (고분고분한, 순응하는)

inured – accustomed to something unpleasant (익숙해진, 단련된)

dissemble – to hide your true feelings or intentions (감추다, 숨기다)

requiem – a song or service in memory of the dead (진혼곡, 추모식)

gaffe – an embarrassing mistake, especially in public (실수, 말실수)

tautology – unnecessary repetition of the same idea (동어반복)

bait – to tempt or lure; something used to attract (미끼; 유인하다)

imputation – an accusation or claim that someone did something wrong (비난, 혐의)

continence – self-control; self-restraint (자제, 절제)

milieu – a person’s surroundings or environment (환경, 사회적 배경)

efficacy – the ability to produce the desired result (효능, 효과)

prim – very proper, neat, and formal (지나치게 단정한, 점잖은)

glib – speaking easily but without much thought or sincerity (말을 잘하는, 입만 번지르르한)

shirk – to avoid a duty or responsibility (회피하다, 책임을 피하다)

betoken – to show or indicate (나타내다, 암시하다)

verbiage – too many unnecessary words (장황한 말, 말이 많음)

crass – lacking good taste or sensitivity (천박한, 무례한)

interloper – someone who enters where they are not wanted (침입자, 참견꾼)

enormity – extreme wickedness; a very terrible act (극악무도함, 흉악한 행위)

ossify – to become rigid or inflexible (굳어지다, 경직되다)

address – to deal with or discuss a problem (다루다, 해결하려 하다)

recapitulate – to summarize or review the main points (요약하다, 개괄하다)

buffet – to strike repeatedly; to batter (세게 치다, 강타하다)

sublime – extremely beautiful, noble, or inspiring (숭고한, 장엄한)

decrepitude – weakness due to old age or illness (노쇠, 쇠약)

hypocritical – pretending to have beliefs or qualities you do not have (위선적인)

espouse – to support or adopt a cause or belief (지지하다, 옹호하다)

machinations – secret or dishonest plans (음모, 계략)

amity – friendship and peaceful relations (우의, 친선)

pliant – easily influenced or flexible (유순한, 잘 휘는)

carping – constantly finding fault; overly critical (트집 잡는, 흠을 찾는)

ruffian – a violent or criminal person (악당, 불한당)

desiccate – to dry out completely (건조시키다)

treacle – overly sentimental or sweet (감상적인, 지나치게 달콤한)

exuberance – great energy, excitement, and enthusiasm (활기, 열정)

indissoluble – impossible to break or separate (불가분의, 영속적인)

antithesis – the direct opposite of something (정반대, 대조)

myriad – a very large number (무수한, 셀 수 없이 많은)