TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [어휘] 1–5 (6/1/2026) – epstein files

정답: C. 파일

How to solve: The sentence talks about something being 'revealed' (공개되다) that caused shock. Among the choices, '파일' (file) fits best in the context of 'Epstein files being revealed'.

A — 사건 (incident): While the Epstein case is an incident, the direct revelation refers to the files. 'Epstein 사건이 공개되다' (Epstein incident is revealed) is less natural than 'Epstein 파일이 공개되다'.

B — 명단 (list): A list is typically part of the files, but '파일' is a more general and direct fit for 'Epstein files'.

C — 파일 (file): This word directly refers to the 'Epstein files' that were disclosed, causing shock.

D — 피해자 (victim): Victims are involved in the files, but it's not the victims themselves that were 'revealed' in this context of disclosure.

정답: B. 공개

How to solve: The sentence states that documents led to names becoming 'known' (알려졌다). This implies the documents were brought into the open. '공개되다' (to be disclosed/revealed) is the correct word.

A — 은폐 (concealed): If documents were concealed, names would not become known. This is the opposite of the context.

B — 공개 (disclosed): This means 'made public' or 'revealed', which perfectly fits the context of names becoming known through the documents.

C — 해체 (dismantled): This means to take something apart or dissolve, which doesn't fit the context of documents making names known.

D — 파괴 (destroyed): If documents were destroyed, names would not become known. This is also contrary to the context.

정답: C. 명단

How to solve: The phrase "______에 오르다" (to be on a ______) usually refers to being on a list. Given the context of the Epstein files, a '명단' (list) of individuals is highly relevant.

A — 증언 (testimony): While testimonies exist, '증언에 오르다' is not a natural collocation in this context.

B — 관계 (relationship): '관계에 오르다' does not make sense in this sentence structure.

C — 명단 (list): '명단에 오르다' means 'to be on a list', which perfectly fits the context of people being named or appearing in the Epstein files.

D — 조사 (investigation): '조사에 오르다' does not fit the grammatical structure or meaning. People are subject to investigation, not typically 'on an investigation'.

정답: B. 피해자

How to solve: When people demand 'justice' (정의를 요구하다) in a negative incident like this, it typically refers to those who have suffered harm. Therefore, '피해자' (victim) is the most suitable word.

A — 가해자 (perpetrator): Perpetrators would not demand justice for themselves in this context; they would be the ones brought to justice.

B — 피해자 (victim): Victims are the ones who suffered harm and typically demand justice for what they've endured.

C — 관계자 (person involved): While involved, this term is too general and doesn't directly imply demanding justice in the context of suffering harm.

D — 용의자 (suspect): Suspects are accused of a crime, not usually the ones demanding justice for the crime itself in this manner.

정답: C. 의혹

How to solve: The phrase "______을 낳다" (to give rise to ______) combined with a controversial incident like the Epstein case strongly suggests that the incident is generating 'suspicions' or 'doubts'. '의혹' (suspicion) fits this meaning.

A — 사실 (fact): While facts are involved in an incident, an incident 'giving rise to facts' is less natural than 'giving rise to suspicions'.

B — 증거 (evidence): An incident might lead to the discovery of evidence, but it doesn't 'give rise to evidence' in the same way it gives rise to widespread suspicions.

C — 의혹 (suspicion): This means 'doubt' or 'suspicion', which perfectly describes what controversial incidents often generate among the public.

D — 확신 (certainty): This is the opposite of what a controversial incident would typically generate in its initial stages; it usually creates uncertainty and questions.