4000 CPE Vocabulary List

깜짝 놀라게하다 convert wood or other organic matter into stony replica; cause to become stiff or stonelike

추진 drive forward; cause to move forward or onward; push

진자 a body suspended from a fixed point as to swing freely to and fro by the alternate action of gravity and momentum

남용 the action of perverting someone or something; humiliation; debasement; an instance of abnormal activity

다년생 lasting indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal; remaining active throughout all the time

자랑 a sudden outburst of anger; state of vexation caused by a perceived slight or indignity

가정 essential premise; the underlying assumption

추진 drive forward; cause to move forward or onward; push

애매한 minor objection or complaint; petty distinction

플라즈마 the fourth state of matter distinct from solid or liquid or gas and present in stars and fusion reactors

파노라마 related to unobstructed and comprehensive view; with a wide view

기술 proselytize가 induce someone to convert to one's own religious faith

핍박 pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict; beset with cruelty or malignity; harass; annoy

과장된 song of praise or joy;  loud and joyous song; the song of triumph

지속 continue; insist; persevere

갈체 enthusiastically worded approval; a round of applause

전례 act or instance that may be used as an example in subsequent similar cases

podiatrist doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of foot ailments

주역 the principal character in a work of fiction; the main character in a drama;  leader of a cause; champion

선사 시대 ancient; primitive; no longer fashionable

산문 dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact; factual

기술 proselytize가 induce someone to convert to one's own religious faith

미리 계획된 prevaricate lie; stray from or evade the truth; behave in an evasive way such as to delay action

가정 essential premise; the underlying assumption

이교도 one who worships false gods; idolater; person not adhering to any major or recognized religion

기술 proselytize가 induce someone to convert to one's own religious faith

원시 belonging to an early stage; simple or naive in style; primeval

전례 act or instance that may be used as an example in subsequent similar cases

선사 시대 ancient; primitive; no longer fashionable

얼마 안되는 수입 정보 a very small portion or allowance assigned, whether of food or money

진자 a body suspended from a fixed point as to swing freely to and fro by the alternate action of gravity and momentum

영장류 a member of the most developed mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes; senior clergyman

기술 proselytize가 induce someone to convert to one's own religious faith

후원 sponsorship; support; state of being a sponsor

고위 성직자 church dignitary; senior clergyman

수행 precisely meaningful; forceful and brief

경건 religious devotion and reverence to God; devout act, thought, or statement; godliness

보존 conservation; the act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged

생산 bring forward; lead forth; offer to view or notice; exhibit; cause to be or to happen

영속 make something last; preserve from extinction