TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (4/1/2026) – the division resurgence

정답: C. 가르다

How to solve: The question asks to choose a word with a similar meaning to '나누다' (to divide, to share). Consider the primary meaning of '나누다' in the context of splitting something.

A — '합치다' means 'to combine' or 'to unite', which is the opposite of '나누다'. Thus, it is incorrect.

B — '주다' means 'to give'. While '나누다' can mean 'to share' (which involves giving), '가르다' is a more direct synonym for the 'divide' aspect. Thus, it is less accurate.

C — '가르다' means 'to divide', 'to split', or 'to separate', which is a direct synonym for the 'divide' meaning of '나누다'. This is the most appropriate answer.

D — '모으다' means 'to gather' or 'to collect', which is the opposite of scattering or dividing. Thus, it is incorrect.

정답: C. 다시

How to solve: The sentence indicates that a lost item was found. We need a word that expresses the action of finding something that was previously lost, implying a repetition or return to a previous state.

A — '항상' means 'always'. It does not fit the context of finding a lost item after some time.

B — '가끔' means 'sometimes'. While it's a frequency adverb, it doesn't fit the natural flow of 'finding a lost item'.

C — '다시' means 'again' or 'anew'. This fits perfectly, implying that the item was found again after being lost. It suggests a 'resurgence' of the item's presence.

D — '벌써' means 'already'. This word implies something has happened sooner than expected, which doesn't fit the context of finding something that was lost.

정답: A. 모이다

How to solve: The question asks for the antonym of '흩어지다' (to scatter, to disperse). Think about the opposite action of spreading out.

A — '모이다' means 'to gather' or 'to collect', which is the direct opposite of '흩어지다'. This is the correct answer.

B — '떨어지다' means 'to fall' or 'to drop'. It is not an antonym for '흩어지다'.

C — '사라지다' means 'to disappear'. While scattered things might eventually disappear, it is not the direct opposite action.

D — '생기다' means 'to appear' or 'to arise'. It is not an antonym for '흩어지다'.

정답: B. 갈라졌다

How to solve: The sentence '두 나라는 결국 ( ).' (The two countries eventually ( ).) describes an outcome for two countries. Consider the context of 'division' or 'separation' often seen in historical or political narratives.

A — '합쳐졌다' means 'were combined' or 'were united'. This is the opposite of division.

B — '갈라졌다' means 'were divided' or 'were split'. This fits the concept of countries becoming separated or divided, which relates to the theme of 'division'. This is the correct answer.

C — '시작했다' means 'started'. This is too general and doesn't describe the specific state or action between two countries in this context.

D — '끝났다' means 'ended'. This is also too general and doesn't specify the nature of the ending between the two countries.

정답: C. 회복

How to solve: The sentence '나빠졌던 건강을 ( )했다.' (I ( ) my health that had worsened.) describes an action taken regarding bad health. We need a word that means to get better or restore health.

A — '걱정' means 'worry'. One might worry about health, but it's not an action taken to improve it.

B — '전쟁' means 'war'. This is entirely unrelated to health.

C — '회복' means 'recovery' or 'restoration'. '회복했다' means 'recovered' or 'restored', which perfectly fits the context of improving worsened health. This also relates to 'resurgence' in the sense of health coming back.

D — '분리' means 'separation' or 'division'. This is unrelated to improving health.