TOPIK Practice – TOPIK I 어휘 [vocabulary] 1–5 (8/8/2026) – trump senate budget agreement delay

정답: B. 예산

How to solve: Read the sentence and understand that the government needs to decide on funds for the next month. '예산' (budget) is the most appropriate word for this context.

A — '계획' (plan) refers to a general plan, but '예산' is specific to financial planning.

B — '예산' (budget) is the correct term for money allocated for future spending.

C — '선물' (gift) is completely unrelated to government financial planning.

D — '시간' (time) is also irrelevant to the context of government spending.

정답: B. 합의

How to solve: The sentence describes two countries concluding long discussions successfully. '합의' (agreement) is the most suitable word to describe the outcome of successful discussions between parties.

A — '질문' (question) is asking something, not the result of a discussion.

B — '합의' (agreement) perfectly fits the context of reaching a mutual understanding or accord after discussions.

C — '약속' (promise) is a personal commitment, whereas '합의' is a formal agreement between parties.

D — '발표' (announcement) is a declaration, not the agreement itself, though an agreement might be announced.

정답: B. 지연

How to solve: The sentence indicates that the plane departure was affected by weather, specifically meaning it was postponed or late. '지연' (delay) is the appropriate word for this situation.

A — '시작' (start) is the opposite of what happened.

B — '지연' (delay) correctly describes a postponement or being late.

C — '취소' (cancellation) means it won't happen at all, which is different from a delay.

D — '진행' (progress) means it is moving forward, not being held back.

정답: C. 논의

How to solve: The sentence talks about needing time together for important agenda items. This implies talking and considering different viewpoints, which is '논의' (discussion).

A — '식사' (meal) is for eating, not for discussing important topics.

B — '휴식' (rest) is for taking a break, not for active discussion.

C — '논의' (discussion) is the correct term for talking about and examining an issue together.

D — '운동' (exercise) is a physical activity, unrelated to discussing agenda items.

정답: B. 통과

How to solve: For a law to be enacted, it needs to be approved by the National Assembly. '통과' (pass/approval) is the correct term for legislation being approved by a legislative body.

A — '방문' (visit) means to go and see, not to be approved.

B — '통과' (pass/approval) is the correct word for a law being approved by an assembly.

C — '설명' (explanation) is to clarify something, not to approve it.

D — '변경' (change) means to alter, which is different from being approved.