Education

a patient accepted into and allowed to use the services of a medical facility

The hospital reported fifty new admissions this week.

the state of being present at an event or a place

The attendance at the conference exceeded expectations, with over 500 participants from around the world.

the condition of being held in a confined space or location, often for a temporary period

After the protest turned violent, the police placed several demonstrators in detention to prevent further disturbances.

having the highest importance or influence

The principal aim of the initiative is to reduce carbon emissions.

someone whose job is to teach people

As an educator, she believes in fostering creativity and critical thinking in her students.

someone whose job is cleaning and taking care of a school or other building

The janitor works late hours to ensure the school is clean and ready for the next day.

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

I placed my bag on the empty chair next to me.

someone who leaves school or college before finishing their studies

Despite being a high school dropout, he went on to build a successful business.

a person, often a student, who studies under instruction or is engaged in learning

The young scholar listened attentively to her teacher.

a student who does not have permission for not attending school

The principal called the parents of the truant to discuss their child's repeated absences.

to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone

The university will confer degrees upon the graduating students during the commencement ceremony.

to force someone to leave a place, organization, etc.

The school decided to expel the student for repeated violations of the code of conduct.

to jump quickly and slightly while walking

She couldn't contain her excitement and started to skip down the street.

to put or draw a mark on something in order to make it more noticeable

The supervisor asked the team to flag any errors in the report with a red highlight.

a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

She spent months researching for her dissertation on climate change.

the highest degree given by a university

She earned her doctorate in physics from Harvard University.

a day on which no classes are held and students take part in sports games

The school organized a field day at the end of the semester to celebrate the students' hard work.

a trip made by researchers or students to learn more about something by being close to it

The class went on a field trip to the museum to learn about ancient civilizations.

a test that must be passed in the US by students who want to continue their education after their first degree

She spent months preparing for the GRE in order to apply to graduate school.

referring to mental processes involved in understanding, thinking, and remembering

Cognitive therapy helps individuals recognize and change negative thought patterns.

involving activities or responsibilities outside one's regular job or profession

His extracurricular commitments included serving on the board of a local charity.

involving a lot of effort, attention, and activity in a short period of time

The intensive training program prepared them for the upcoming competition in just two weeks.

having the skills to read and write

She became literate at a young age and developed a lifelong love for reading.

having a lot of respect, honor, and admiration in a particular field or society

Winning a Nobel Prize is considered one of the most prestigious achievements in academia.

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

Vocational training programs offer hands-on experience in various trades.

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.

a self-contained unit designed to function as part of a larger system or structure

Every module performs a specific role within the network.

a branch of mathematics in which abstract letters and symbols represent numbers in order to generalize the arithmetic

In high school, students typically begin studying algebra to learn about equations and variables.

a branch of mathematics that deals with addition, subtraction, multiplication, etc.

Students in elementary school learn basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

studies that deal with people and their behavior such as language, philosophy, history, etc.

She decided to major in humanities to explore her interests in literature, history, and philosophy.

a college or university building in which students can reside

She lived in a residence hall during her freshman year of college.

the study of religions and faiths

She decided to study theology to better understand her faith.

a branch of science that deals with animals

She decided to major in zoology because of her fascination with animal behavior.

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

After a long hike, we found a nice spot to sit and have a picnic.

(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so

The soldier is knowingly AWOL, disregarding the consequences of leaving without permission.