TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (5/17/2026) – the boys season 5 episode 8

정답: B. 힘

How to solve: The sentence states that the hero easily defeated the villain. Heroes are known for their great physical or special abilities. Among the choices, '힘' (power/strength) is the most suitable word to describe what a hero possesses to defeat a villain.

A — '돈' means money. While money can be powerful in real life, it's not the primary attribute a superhero uses to defeat a villain in a direct confrontation. So, it's incorrect.

B — '힘' means power or strength. This is perfectly fitting for a hero who easily defeats a villain, as it refers to their physical or superhuman abilities. This is the correct answer.

C — '시간' means time. Having a lot of time doesn't directly explain how a hero easily defeats a villain. So, it's incorrect.

D — '책' means book. A book is an object and has no direct relation to a hero's ability to defeat a villain. So, it's incorrect.

정답: C. 위험

How to solve: The sentence mentions that 'people were afraid' (사람들은 두려워했어요). This indicates a negative situation that causes fear. Among the given choices, '위험' (danger) is the only word that logically leads to fear and fits the context of a city being in a dire situation.

A — '사랑' means love. Love does not typically cause people to be afraid, so it's incorrect.

B — '재미' means fun. Fun is a positive emotion and would not make people afraid, so it's incorrect.

C — '위험' means danger. Danger is a situation that causes fear and worry, which perfectly matches the context of people being afraid. This is the correct answer.

D — '행복' means happiness. Happiness is a positive emotion and would not make people afraid, so it's incorrect.

정답: B. 비밀

How to solve: The sentence states that the company 'was hiding something important for a long time' (오랫동안 숨기고 있었어요). The act of hiding something important strongly suggests a secret. Among the choices, '비밀' (secret) is the most appropriate word to be hidden by a company.

A — '선물' means gift. While a gift can be important, it's not typically 'hidden' by a company for a long time in a way that implies secrecy or wrongdoing, which is often the connotation with 'hiding something important'. So, it's incorrect.

B — '비밀' means secret. This word perfectly fits the context of something important being hidden for a long time by a company, implying confidential or potentially scandalous information. This is the correct answer.

C — '친구' means friend. A friend is a person and cannot be 'hidden' by a company in this context. So, it's incorrect.

D — '음식' means food. While food can be important, it's not typically 'hidden' by a company for a long time as a significant secret. So, it's incorrect.

정답: C. 싸움

How to solve: The sentence describes a situation 'between heroes and bad people' (영웅들과 나쁜 사람들 사이에) and something big 'has started' (시작되었어요). The natural interaction or conflict between heroes and villains is a fight. '싸움' (fight) best describes this scenario.

A — '이야기' means story. While heroes and villains might be part of a story, a 'big story started between them' doesn't fit the context of their direct interaction as well as a conflict would. So, it's incorrect.

B — '파티' means party. A party is a social gathering and is highly unlikely to start between heroes and bad people. So, it's incorrect.

C — '싸움' means fight or battle. This is the most logical and common activity that would start between heroes and bad people, indicating a conflict. This is the correct answer.

D — '계획' means plan. While both sides might have plans, a 'big plan started between them' doesn't make grammatical or contextual sense as a direct event between two opposing parties. So, it's incorrect.

정답: D. 지키다

How to solve: The sentence states 'they are trying hard' (노력하고 있어요) for 'the city and people' (도시와 사람들을). The common action taken by protagonists or heroes concerning a city and its people is to protect them. '지키다' (to protect) fits this context perfectly.

A — '먹다' means to eat. It is nonsensical to 'eat' a city or people. So, it's incorrect.

B — '팔다' means to sell. It is nonsensical and unethical to 'sell' a city or people. So, it's incorrect.

C — '만들다' means to make or create. While one might 'make' a city in a creative sense, it doesn't fit the context of 'trying hard' for an existing city and its people. So, it's incorrect.

D — '지키다' means to protect or defend. This is the most appropriate action taken by those trying to help a city and its people, especially in the context of danger or threats. This is the correct answer.