[오늘의 단어] 2025.02.11

incorporates	include
populated	fill in
concatenated	connect between two things
transparency	it's really clear
ripple effect	The concept that a small change or action can lead to siginificant and widespread effects over time. 'ripple' can refer to both a physical phenomenon involving waves in water and a metaphor for the spread of effects in various contexts. The community program aimed to improve local literacy rates, and it had a ripple effect, leading to better employment opportunities and reduced crime. The factory closure had a ripple effect on the local economy, causing related businesses to suffer.
prevail	to win or succeed, to exist or be present 'prevail' conveys the ideas of winning, succeeding, or being the domiant force in a particular situation. The underdog team managed to prevail against their more experienced opponents in the championship game. In the summer, warm temperatures prevail across much of the region.
backfire	it generally refers to a situation where an action has unintended consequences or results that are opposite to what was intended. The politician's plan to improve his image backfired when it was revealed he had made false statements. His attempt to impress his boss with a risky proposal backfired, leading to a loss of trust. Trying to persuade her friend to stay away from bad influences backfired and only pushed them closer. The ad campaign was designed to attract younger customers, but it backfired and alienated the older demographic.
shortfall	this is a noun that refers to a situation in which something is less than what is needed or expected. The company reported a shortfall in revenue this quarter, falling short of their sales projections. The city faced a shortfall in housing due to a surge in population growth. The athlete experienced a shortfall in performance during the final match, which cost the team the championship. She identified a shortfall in her skills that she needed to address through further training.
loom	1. as a Verb Loom is often used to describe something large, threatening, or significant that appears or is about to happen. refers to something unpleasant or worrying that is about to happen. -A dark storm cloud loomed on the horizon. -The mountain loomed over the tiny village. -A deadline looms over me, and I'm not ready. (A deadline is approaching, and it's causing stress) -The threat of war loomed over the country. (The possibility of war was looming and creating fear.)
conglomerate	1. Noun * A conglomerate is a large corporation made up of many smaller companies, often in different industries. * A conglomerate is a type of rock made up of small stones, pebbles, or other fragments that are bound together by natural cement. -Samsung is a global conglomerate with businesses in electronics, construction, and insurance. 2. Verb * Conglomerate means to combine or gather different things into one mass or group. -Over time, the smaller companies conglomerated to form a single powerful corporation 3. Adjective it describes something that is made up of different parts or elements. -The conglomerate business structure was difficult to manage because it included so many industries.
tightrope	Noun -The tightrope walker balanced carefully as the audience held their breath. -He practiced walking on the tightrope for months before his performance. -As a manager, he often feels like he's walking a tightrope between satisfying employees and meeting company goals. -Rasing teenagers can feel like walking tightrope-you need to give them freedom but also set boundaries.
sluggish	it is an adjective used to describe something that is slow, inactive, or lacking energy. -After the long hike, I felt sluggish and just wanted to rest. -The car felt sluggish going uphill. (The car struggled and moved slowly.) -The economy has been sluggish since the start of the recession. -My computer is so sluggish today- it takes forever to load anything.
lure	It generally refers to attracting or tempting someone or something, often for a specific purpose. 1. Verb to tempt, attract, or persuade someone or something to do something. -The hunter lured the deer into a trap with food. -The promise of a high salary lured him into the job, even though he wasn't sure about it. -She lured the kitten out of hiding with a bowl of milk. 2. Noun It can refer to a device or bait used to attract animals, especially in fishing. -The shiny lure attracted the fish to the fisherman's hook. -The bright lights of the city acted as a lure for young people seeking excitement.
pull out	It can refer to removing something, withdrawing, or moving away from a position or place. To withdraw or remove -The company decided to pull out of the deal at the last minute. (The company chose to withdraw from the agreement.) -He pulled out of the race due to an injury. (He withdraw from participating in the race because he was hurt.) -Investors started pulling out after the company reported huge losses. (Investors began withdrawing their money from the company.) To exit or leave a place -The train pulled out of the station right on time. -The car pulled out of the parking lot. quickly. To extract or remove something -The dentist had to pull out my wisdom tooth. (The dentist removed the tooth.) To leave a relationship or commitment -She decided to pull out of the project because it was too stressful. -He pulled out of the partnership after months of disagreements.
reckon	To think or suppose something; to believe that something is true or possible. -I reckon that we'll have to leave early. -Do you reckon you'll be able to go to the grocery store after work?
double-edged sword	Something that has both good and bad parts or results -Freedom of expression can be a double-edaged sword.
pioneer	a person who helps create or develop new ideas, methods, etc
fierce	very violent; eager to fight or kill
step up	to increase in amount or speed; to do better; -Production has stepped up in recent months. -The team's best player is injured, so someone else needs to step up
encompass	to include something as a part; to cover or surround an area -My interests encompass a broad range of topics. -A thick fog encompassed the city.
disturbance	something that stops you from working, sleeping, etc;
outwards	away from the centre or a particular point, towards the outside