TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘 (Vocabulary)] 1–5 (10/5/2026) – aces vs valkyries

정답: A. 에이스

How to solve: The sentence describes someone scoring a great shot for the team. We need a word that refers to a key player. '에이스' (ace) is the most appropriate word for a top player in a team.

A — 에이스 (ace) refers to the best or most important player in a team, fitting the context of scoring a great shot. This is the correct answer.

B — 전략 (strategy) refers to a plan of action, not a person. This is incorrect.

C — 방어 (defense) refers to protecting something from attack. This is incorrect.

D — 목표 (goal/target) refers to an objective. This is incorrect.

정답: B. 대결

How to solve: The sentence talks about 'Aces' and 'Valkyries' starting something. Given the context of 'Aces vs. Valkyries', it implies a competition or a match. '대결' (showdown/match) fits this meaning perfectly.

A — 여신 (goddess) is a specific type of being, not an event or competition. This is incorrect.

B — 대결 (showdown/match/contest) refers to a confrontation or competition between two parties, which fits the context of 'Aces vs. Valkyries'. This is the correct answer.

C — 승리 (victory) is the outcome of a match, not the event itself. This is incorrect.

D — 선수 (player/athlete) refers to an individual participant, not the event. This is incorrect.

정답: C. 용감한

How to solve: The sentence describes how the 'Valkyrie team' fights 'like warriors'. We need an adjective that typically describes a warrior's characteristic in battle. '용감한' (brave) is a common and suitable adjective for a warrior.

A — 똑똑한 (smart/intelligent) can be a positive trait, but less directly associated with fighting 'like a warrior' than bravery. This is less suitable.

B — 빠른 (fast) can be useful in battle, but 'brave' is a more fundamental warrior characteristic. This is less suitable.

C — 용감한 (brave/courageous) is a key characteristic of a warrior, directly relating to how they fight. This is the correct answer.

D — 조용한 (quiet) is generally not a quality associated with fighting vigorously in a competition. This is incorrect.

정답: C. 승리

How to solve: The sentence states that everyone did their best 'for something'. In a competitive context, people do their best to achieve victory. '승리' (victory) is the most natural fit here.

A — 목표 (goal/target) is something to achieve, but '승리' (victory) is a more direct and common outcome for 'doing one's best' in a competition. This is less precise.

B — 전투 (battle/combat) is an act, not usually something one does their best 'for' as an ultimate objective. This is incorrect.

C — 승리 (victory) is the ultimate aim for which people do their best in a competition. This is the correct answer.

D — 기술 (skill/technique) is something one uses or develops, not something one does their best 'for' as an end goal. This is incorrect.

정답: D. 전략

How to solve: The sentence states that 'something' is needed to win a game. While good players, skills, and a team are all important, a 'strategy' (전략) is the plan or method devised specifically to win a game or competition.

A — 선수 (player) is a component of a team, but not the overall plan needed to win. This is incorrect.

B — 기술 (skill/technique) is important, but a 'strategy' combines skills and actions into a winning plan. This is less comprehensive.

C — 팀 (team) is a group, but the group needs a plan to win. This is incorrect.

D — 전략 (strategy) refers to the overall plan or approach to achieve victory in a game. This is the most appropriate word needed to win a game. This is the correct answer.