TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (5/24/2026) – shaq net worth

정답: A. 재산

How to solve: The sentence talks about accumulating something enormous since his time as a basketball player. Among the choices, 'wealth' fits the context of accumulation and a famous athlete's financial status.

A — '재산' (wealth/property) is appropriate here as it refers to the financial assets and belongings an individual accumulates. Shaquille O'Neal is known for his significant wealth.

B — '건강' (health) refers to one's physical and mental well-being, which is not something one 'accumulates' in this context.

C — '지식' (knowledge) refers to information and understanding. While one can accumulate knowledge, it doesn't fit the context of '엄청난' (enormous) and an athlete's financial accumulation.

D — '경험' (experience) refers to practical contact with and observation of facts or events. While athletes gain experience, it's not the primary thing 'accumulated' in the sense of '엄청난' in relation to wealth.

정답: B. 수입

How to solve: The sentence states that even after retirement, he has 'considerable' (상당하다) from various businesses. This implies something positive related to business, which is 'income'.

A — '지출' (expenditure/spending) is the opposite of what one aims for from successful businesses.

B — '수입' (income/revenue) is appropriate as businesses generate income. '상당하다' (considerable) suggests a large amount of income.

C — '손실' (loss) is a negative outcome from business, not usually described as 'considerable' in a positive sense of accumulation.

D — '부채' (debt) refers to money owed, which is also a negative aspect in business finance.

정답: C. 투자

How to solve: The sentence describes how he 'increased his wealth' (부를 늘렸다) by doing something 'wisely' (현명하게) in various companies. 'Investment' is the most direct way to increase wealth through companies.

A — '기부' (donation) is giving money away, which reduces wealth, not increases it.

B — '소비' (consumption/spending) is using up resources or money, which does not directly increase wealth.

C — '투자' (investment) is putting money into something with the expectation of a profitable return, which directly leads to increasing wealth. This fits '현명하게' (wisely) and '부를 늘렸다' (increased wealth).

D — '저축' (saving) is putting money aside. While it's a part of wealth management, 'investing in companies' is a more active way to 'increase' wealth.

정답: B. 성공

How to solve: The sentence states 'not only as a basketball player but also as a businessman'. Given the context of Shaq's net worth and business ventures, the blank should indicate a positive outcome for his business career, which is 'succeeded'.

A — '실패하다' (to fail) is the opposite of what is implied by Shaq's successful business ventures.

B — '성공하다' (to succeed) perfectly fits the context of achieving great results in business, as Shaq is known for his business acumen.

C — '포기하다' (to give up) means to abandon an effort, which contradicts the idea of him being a prominent businessman.

D — '시작하다' (to start) implies beginning something, but the sentence suggests a completed or achieved state ('크게 ~했다'), making 'succeed' more appropriate than 'started' in a general sense.

정답: C. 명성

How to solve: The sentence talks about something known 'beyond the sports world and across the globe'. This points to 'fame' or 'reputation'.

A — '고향' (hometown) is a specific place, not something that is 'known across the globe' in the sense of an individual's impact.

B — '직업' (occupation/job) refers to what one does for a living. While his job (basketball player, businessman) is known, the sentence emphasizes his widespread recognition, which is 'fame' rather than just 'job'.

C — '명성' (fame/reputation) perfectly describes what extends beyond the sports world and is known globally for a public figure like Shaquille O'Neal.

D — '나이' (age) is a personal detail, not something that defines his global recognition.