
frail
프레일
:(of a person) weak and delicate.
: 연약한, 허약한
frangere(to break)
The frail old woman struggled to carry her groceries up the stairs.
Despite his frail appearance, the young boy possessed a strong and determined spirit.

affinity
어피니ㅌ ㅣ
: a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something.
: a similarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship, especially a resemblance in structure between animals, plants, or languages.
: relationship, especially by marriage as opposed to blood ties.
: the degree to which a substance tends to combine with another.
: 친화성, 친밀감, 애착, 좋아함, 밀접한 관계, 친화력
ad(to) + finis(border)
Sarah has a natural affinity for playing the piano, effortlessly producing beautiful melodies.
The artist felt an instant affinity towards the vibrant colors of the sunset, inspiring her next masterpiece.

tumultuous
튜물-투어ㅅ
: making a loud, confused noise; uproarious.
: excited, confused, or disorderly.
: 떠들석한, 소란스러운, 정신없는
tumuitus -> tumult(a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.)
The couple's relationship endured a tumultuous period filled with arguments and emotional ups and downs.
The country went through a tumultuous political transition, marked by protests, strikes, and frequent changes in leadership.

consummate
컨수메잇 ㅌ
: make (a marriage or relationship) complete by having sexual intercourse.
: complete (a transaction or attempt); make perfect.
: showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect.
: 완전한, 뛰어난, 완성하다
con(altogether) + summa(sum total)
The chef's culinary skills were consummate, evident in every dish she prepared.
Mark's consummate professionalism and attention to detail made him a highly sought-after consultant in his field.
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