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Education

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absentee
1.
ab
sen
tee
Noun

someone who is not present at school, work, etc. when they are supposed to be

The teacher marked him as an absentee when he skipped class.

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syllabus
2.
sy
lla
bus
Noun

a document that outlines the topics, assignments, and expectations for a course

The syllabus for the English Literature course includes readings from classic novels, poetry, and drama.

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lecture
3.
lec
ture
Noun

a talk given to an audience about a particular subject to educate them, particularly at a university or college

The lecturer provided handouts to accompany the lecture.

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homework
4.
homework
Noun

schoolwork that students have to do at home

I always double-check my homework to ensure it is accurate.

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assignment
5.
a
ssign
ment
Noun

a task given to a student to do

The teacher handed out a challenging assignment on algebraic equations.

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grade
6.
grade
Noun

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

I received an A grade on my English test because I studied hard.

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mark
7.
mark
Verb

to leave a sign, line, etc. on something

Please use a pencil to mark the location where the measurements should be taken.

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textbook
8.
text
book
Noun

a book used for the study of a particular subject, especially in schools and colleges

The textbook for the biology course is quite comprehensive.

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professor
9.
pro
fe
ssor
Noun

an experienced teacher at a university or college who specializes in a particular subject and often conducts research

He is a professor of physics at a renowned university.

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subject
10.
sub
ject
Noun

someone or something that is being described, discussed, or dealt with

The main subject of today's lecture is the French Revolution.

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course
11.
course
Noun

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

He completed a photography course to enhance his camera skills.

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college
12.
co
llege
Noun

an institution that offers higher education or specialized trainings for different professions

I am excited to start college and pursue my degree.

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institution
13.
ins
ti
tu
tion
Noun

a large organization that serves a religious, educational, social, or similar function

The university is a well-respected institution known for its research programs.

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semester
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se
mes
ter
Noun

each of the two periods into which a year at schools or universities is divided

At the end of each semester, students receive a report card with their grades.

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degree
15.
deg
ree
Noun

a unit of measurement for temperature, angles, or levels of intensity, such as Celsius degrees or a degree of pain

A right angle measures 90 degrees.

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graduation
16.
gra
dua
tion
Noun

the action of successfully finishing studies at a high school or a university degree

Graduation marks an important milestone in every student’s life.

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graduate
17.
gra
duate
Verb

to finish a university, college, etc. study course successfully and receive a diploma or degree

She graduated with honors from the university.

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attend
18.
a
ttend
Verb

to be present at a meeting, event, conference, etc.

Employees must attend the mandatory training session next week.

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pass
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pass
Verb

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

He gave me a smile as he passed.

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review
20.
re
view
Verb

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

She reviewed the latest novel, highlighting its compelling characters and thought-provoking themes.

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read
21.
read
Verb

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

I can read this book easily.

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note
22.
note
Verb

to observe and pay attention to something

As she walked through the garden, she noted the vibrant colors of the flowers.

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summarize
23.
su
mma
rize
Verb

to give a short and simplified version that covers the main points of something

After reading the lengthy report, she asked her colleague to summarize the main findings for her.

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examine
24.
e
xa
mine
Verb

to look at something or someone carefully to find potential issues

Be patient; the doctor will examine your eyes soon.

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participate
25.
par
ti
ci
pate
Verb

to join in an event, activity, etc.

She decided to participate in the charity run to support a good cause.

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paraphrase
26.
pa
raph
rase
Verb

to express the meaning of something written or spoken with a different choice of words

The student paraphrased the paragraph to demonstrate a clear understanding of the concept.

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assign
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a
ssign
Verb

to give specific tasks, duties, or responsibilities to individuals or groups

The teacher will assign homework to the students for the weekend.

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formulate
28.
form
u
late
Verb

to thoughtfully prepare or create something, paying close attention to its details

The scientist spent months formulating a precise hypothesis for the experiment.

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register
29.
re
gis
ter
Verb

to enter one's name in a list of an institute, school, etc.

She decided to register for the online course to improve her skills.

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present
30.
pre
sent
Noun

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a birthday present.

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uneducated
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un
e
du
ca
ted
Adjective

lacking formal schooling or systematic instruction

The uneducated farmer couldn't read the government notice.

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educate
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e
du
cate
Verb

to teach someone, often within a school or university setting

Schools exist to educate children.

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