TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (7/31/2026) – max miller legal dispute ohio

정답: C. 분쟁

How to solve: The sentence states that something related to Max Miller has 'started'. Given the context of a 'legal dispute', 'dispute' (분쟁) is the most appropriate word to fill the blank. It refers to a disagreement or conflict.

A — '노래' means 'song'. It does not fit the context of a legal issue.

B — '음식' means 'food'. This is unrelated to a legal dispute.

C — '분쟁' means 'dispute' or 'conflict'. This fits perfectly with the idea of a legal issue or disagreement that has begun.

D — '여행' means 'travel' or 'trip'. This is not relevant to a legal matter.

정답: B. 소송

How to solve: The sentence describes someone making their arguments 'in court' (법원에). The action of making arguments in court is typically done by filing a 'lawsuit' (소송). The verb '제기하다' (to file/lodge) is commonly used with '소송'.

A — '선물' means 'gift'. This has no relation to making arguments in court.

B — '소송' means 'lawsuit'. Filing a lawsuit in court to present one's arguments is a standard legal process, making it the correct answer.

C — '그림' means 'picture' or 'drawing'. This is irrelevant to a legal proceeding.

D — '놀이' means 'play' or 'game'. This is completely out of context for a court setting.

정답: B. 변호사

How to solve: The sentence talks about needing help to 'solve legal problems' (법적인 문제를 해결하기 위해). The professional who provides assistance with legal matters is a 'lawyer' (변호사).

A — '의사' means 'doctor'. Doctors help with health problems, not legal ones.

B — '변호사' means 'lawyer'. Lawyers are experts in law and help people resolve legal issues, making this the correct choice.

C — '경찰' means 'police'. Police investigate crimes and maintain order, but they don't typically offer legal counsel to resolve civil disputes.

D — '선생님' means 'teacher'. Teachers educate, but they do not provide legal assistance.

정답: C. 문제

How to solve: The sentence expresses curiosity about 'what happened' (무슨 ______가 생겼는지) to Max Miller in Ohio, implying a situation or event. Given the overall context of a 'legal dispute', 'problem' or 'issue' (문제) is the most fitting word to describe what might have arisen.

A — '친구' means 'friend'. This doesn't fit the context of 'something happening to' Max Miller in a problematic way.

B — '기분' means 'feeling' or 'mood'. While feelings can be affected, '기분' itself isn't 'something that happens' in the sense of an event or situation.

C — '문제' means 'problem' or 'issue'. This word accurately describes an unfortunate or challenging situation that has occurred, aligning with the idea of a dispute.

D — '날씨' means 'weather'. This is completely irrelevant to personal or legal situations.

정답: B. 해결

How to solve: The sentence states that 'they are trying to find' (찾기 위해 노력하고 있습니다) something for a 'complex case' (복잡한 사건). In the context of a legal dispute or complex event, people typically seek a 'resolution' or 'solution' (해결).

A — '시작' means 'start' or 'beginning'. They are trying to find an end or resolution, not a start, for a complex case.

B — '해결' means 'resolution' or 'solution'. This is precisely what people aim for when dealing with a complex problem or case, making it the correct answer.

C — '정지' means 'stop' or 'halt'. While a case might be stopped, '정지' doesn't imply a satisfactory conclusion or solution, which is usually sought.

D — '계획' means 'plan'. While plans are involved, the ultimate goal being sought for a 'complex case' is its resolution, not just a plan.