[Voca] 1st, 2014.08.17

1. contradict

단호히 부정하다. 반박하다.

모순되다.

It is obvious that science contradicts the bible.

Of course there are studies which contradicts the idea.

With computer graphics combined with Greene's skill, the show explains concepts that contradict common sense.

I hate to contradict you, but I don't think so.

2. correspondence

일치/조화/부합, 상당함/유사/대응, 편지왕래, 왕복서한

I am looking forward to seeing you again, and will await your next correspondence.

He was in daily correspondence with some dozens of societies.

Online correspondence can be monitored.

3. mindful

신경을 쓰는, 주의하는

She is mindful about saving energy, which is good for our planet.

Because banning certain foods or forcing people to go on diets is not pragmatic, passing labeling laws may nudge people in the right direction and motivate them to be more mindful of what they eat.

Apparently mindful of the stark realities lying ahead, she asked the people to "place your trust in me and my government, and join us along the path to a new future," so that her administration can fulfill its duties effectively.

4. articulate

똑똑히 발음된

똑똑히 말을 잘하는

다른 부분과 깊이 관련된 / 각 부분으로 나누어진

명확히 발음하다 / [생각등을] 말로 표현하다.

...을 서로 관련 짓다 [with, to]

Most importantly they came up with an articulate calendar based on their knowledge of astronomy.

He had an ability to articulate his ideas clearly and simply.

5. assertion

주장, 단언

The assertion is that either people are religious or they are materialists.

We have proof that supports such an assertion.

6. impose

[죄, 세금, 의무 등]을 [사람, 물건]에 지우다, 부과하다.

[의견, 신념 등]을 [사람]에게 강요하다. 간섭하다.

떠맡기다. [속여] 사게하다.

감탄시키다/위압하다.

주제넘게 나서다/강요하다.

The U.S. is joining hands with the EU to impose sanctions on Russia.

The idea is like imposing heavy taxes on cigarettes and alcohol.

They will even impose fines for wearing the Islamic clothing.

I don't understand why they impose such restrictions on their students.

Recently, the Finance Ministry announced it will impose no tariffs on cabbages and radishes.

7. compromise

타협, 타협안

타협하여 해결하다.

위태롭게하다. 손상하다.

굽히다.

양보하다. 화해하다.

We hope that some compromise that will suit everyone can be reached.

Korea's mission as the chair will be to coordinate the agenda to decide the future of the global economy and hammer out an acceptable compromise.

Korea is now becoming an aging society rapidly, which suggests that the country's financial stability could be compromised soon enough due to this universal scheme.

Although the deal was eventually rejected, lifting the ban and finding a compromise may be the best way to appease both sides.

8. opportune

적절한, 시의 적절한, 형편이 좋은

The call came at an opportune moment for me.

The Park administration could miss out on opportune timing if it dawdles.

stem

distinct

consequence

discharge

perception

corroborate

red herring

contention

exhibit

poise

persist

subdue

convey

lackluster

exhaustive

prudent