TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (2/15/2026) – filibuster

정답: B. 반대

How to solve: The sentence describes a situation where opinions are sharply divided between those who agree ('찬성하는 사람') and another group. Therefore, the blank should be filled with a word that means the opposite of '찬성' (agree).

A — '찬성' means agreement. It contradicts the context of opposing opinions in the sentence.

B — '반대' means opposition. It fits the context of contrasting opinions with '찬성' (agree), indicating a strong disagreement.

C — '동의' means assent or agreement. Similar to '찬성', it does not fit the context of opposing viewpoints.

D — '지지' means support. Similar to '찬성', it does not fit the context of opposing viewpoints.

정답: C. 지연시키

How to solve: The sentence mentions 'long speeches' given by politicians as a tactic. This action is typically performed to prevent or slow down the passage of a bill. Therefore, the blank needs a word meaning 'to delay' or 'to postpone'.

A — '촉진시키다' means to promote or expedite. This is the opposite of the intended meaning, as long speeches are used to slow down a process.

B — '시작하다' means to start. The speeches are given to affect the bill's passage, not to start it.

C — '지연시키다' means to delay or postpone. This perfectly fits the context of using long speeches to prevent immediate passage of a bill.

D — '결정하다' means to decide. The speeches are not for deciding the bill's fate directly, but for impacting the process that leads to a decision.

정답: B. 논쟁

How to solve: The sentence describes something that 'continued until late at night in the National Assembly' regarding 'sensitive political issues'. This implies a prolonged and intense discussion or argument, which is a characteristic of political debates or filibuster-like situations.

A — '침묵' means silence. This contradicts the idea of something continuing late into the night, which implies active engagement.

B — '논쟁' means debate or argument. This fits the context of prolonged discussion on sensitive issues within a legislative body like the National Assembly.

C — '합의' means agreement. While agreement might be the ultimate goal, the context suggests an ongoing, prolonged discussion, not an already reached agreement.

D — '결론' means conclusion. Similar to '합의', the context implies an ongoing process of discussion rather than a conclusion already reached.

정답: C. 의견

How to solve: Public hearings ('공청회') are typically held to gather different viewpoints, thoughts, and positions from people on a certain issue before a decision is made. Therefore, the blank should refer to what people express in such a setting.

A — '사실' means fact. While facts might be presented, the primary purpose of a public hearing is to gather diverse viewpoints, not just to collect facts.

B — '감정' means emotion. While emotions might be expressed, the main objective of a public hearing is to hear formal viewpoints or opinions, rather than just raw emotions.

C — '의견' means opinion. This perfectly fits the context of a public hearing where citizens are invited to express their thoughts, viewpoints, and suggestions on an issue.

D — '약속' means promise. Promises are not typically what are 'listened to' in this context; rather, people express their existing opinions.

정답: B. 표결

How to solve: After a long debate, especially in a legislative body like the National Assembly, the typical next step to pass or reject a bill is to take a vote. The word for 'vote' fits this context perfectly, indicating the stage where a decision is made.

A — '제안' means proposal. A proposal usually comes before a long debate begins, not after it leading to a resolution.

B — '표결' means vote. This is the natural and logical action that begins after a long debate on a bill in a parliament to finalize its passage or rejection.

C — '발표' means announcement. An announcement might follow a vote or a decision, but it is not the action itself that *begins* after a long debate to conclude the bill process.

D — '협상' means negotiation. While negotiations can happen at various stages, 'long debate' often precedes a decisive vote to finalize a bill, rather than initiating a new round of 'negotiation' at this specific point.