41~45 Flashcards
(35 cards)
Maxim
격언, 금언
As the maxim goes “Honesty is the best policy”
Adage, Dictum, Cliche
Melancholy
우울한
Listening to the sad music on a rainy day made her feel melancholy.
Miserly
인색한
The old man is too miserly to lend you a dollar.
Momentous
중요한
It was a momentous decision that we have never regretted.
Monetary
금융의, 통화의
He doesn’t have much monetary sense; he’s always wasting his money.
Fiscal, Pecuniary
Nomadic
방랑하는, 유목의
We traveled through nomadic villages of the Alps.
Objective
객관적인
The reporter gave an objective analysis of the political situation.
Oblige
강요하다
We are obliged to stop the car at a red light.
Coerce
Oblivious
망각하는
She was oblivious to the fact that the music had stopped and she continued dancing.
Obsolete
구식의, 쓸모없는
Vinyl records will soon be obsolete, now that compact discs are popular.
Obstinate
완고한, 고집 센
He is obstinate in refusing to stop smoking.
Refractory
Obstruct
막다
A tree fell across the road and obstructed traffic.
Preclude
Occult
불가사의한, 신비한, 초자연적인
The occult rites of of the organization were revealed only to members.
Enigmatic
Oppress
억누르다, 억제하다
A good government will not oppress the people.
Inhibit
Outlook
전망
The hotel had a beautiful outlook on the bay.
Prospect
Overcast
흐린
The sky is overcast today; we should take an umbrella in case it rains.
Panacea
만병통치약
Aspirin is considered a panacea for aches and pains.
Partial
부분적인, 불공평한
Patron
단골, 고객
The store manages its patron carefully.
후원자
She was a patron of the arts and sciences.
@
Arbitrate
Interpose
조정하다, 중재하다
@
Contemplate
Brood
명상하다, 깊이 생각하다
@
Malign
모략하다
@
Induce
유도하다
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Transient
Ephemeral
Tentative
순간의, 일시적인