TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [Vocabulary] 1–5 (3/10/2026) – alexander butterfield

정답: B. 비밀

How to solve: The sentence indicates that Alexander Butterfield 'knew something important'. Among the choices, '비밀' (secret) is the most suitable word to be known in an important context, especially in historical events often associated with figures like Butterfield.

A — '책' (book) does not fit the context of 'knowing something important' in a historical or political sense. One reads a book, not 'knows an important book' in this way.

B — '비밀' (secret) is correct. It perfectly fits the context of knowing something important that might be hidden or private.

C — '시간' (time) does not logically fit with 'knowing important time'.

D — '식사' (meal) is unrelated to the context of knowing something important.

정답: C. 정보

How to solve: The sentence states that 'He had important ______ about the president'. In the context of someone holding a position related to a president, '정보' (information) is the most fitting word to describe something important that one possesses.

A — '가방' (bag) is a physical item and usually not described as 'important about the president' in this abstract sense.

B — '사진' (photo) could be important, but '정보' (information) is a more general and appropriate term for sensitive or crucial details related to a president.

C — '정보' (information) is correct. It refers to facts, details, or knowledge, which is highly relevant when discussing a president.

D — '약속' (appointment/promise) could be made by a president, but 'having important promise about the president' is grammatically awkward and less suitable than 'information'.

정답: A. 기록했습니다

How to solve: The sentence implies an action taken regarding 'all conversation content'. '기록하다' (to record) is the most appropriate verb to describe documenting conversations, especially given Alexander Butterfield's historical role.

A — '기록했습니다' (recorded) is correct. It means to write down or document, which is what one would do with conversation content to preserve it.

B — '생각했습니다' (thought) means to think, which doesn't fit the object '대화 내용' (conversation content) as an action taken upon it.

C — '요리했습니다' (cooked) is completely unrelated to conversations.

D — '여행했습니다' (traveled) is unrelated to conversations.

정답: C. 말하다

How to solve: The sentence describes an action performed 'in front of many people' concerning 'the truth'. '말하다' (to speak/tell) is the correct verb to form the common phrase '진실을 말하다' (to tell the truth). The conjugated form '말했습니다' would fit the blank.

A — '놀다' (to play) is irrelevant to telling the truth.

B — '자다' (to sleep) is irrelevant to telling the truth.

C — '말하다' (to speak/tell) is correct. '진실을 말하다' is a natural and common expression meaning 'to tell the truth'.

D — '배우다' (to learn) would mean 'learned the truth', which doesn't fit the context of 'telling' it in front of people, but rather acquiring it.

정답: C. 밝혔

How to solve: The sentence states 'Finally, Butterfield ______ important facts.' The context of 'finally' and 'facts' suggests that the facts were brought to light or disclosed. '밝히다' (to reveal/disclose) is the appropriate verb here. The past tense form '밝혔습니다' fits the blank.

A — '먹었' (ate) is the past tense stem of '먹다' (to eat), which is unrelated to facts.

B — '잤' (slept) is the past tense stem of '자다' (to sleep), which is unrelated to facts.

C — '밝혔' (revealed/disclosed) is the past tense stem of '밝히다' (to reveal, to disclose, to clarify). This perfectly fits the context of bringing important facts to light.

D — '들었' (heard/lifted) is the past tense stem of '듣다' (to hear) or '들다' (to lift). Neither meaning fits the context of 'revealing facts'.