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Education

36 Words

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academic
1.
a
ca
de
mic
Adjective

related to education, particularly higher education

Pursuing an academic degree requires dedication to studying and researching a specific subject area.

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institution
2.
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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applicant
3.
app
li
cant
Noun

someone who formally applies for something, especially a job, position, or opportunity

The company interviewed ten applicants for the software engineering role.

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enrollment
4.
en
roll
ment
Noun

the process or action of joining a school, course, etc.

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admission
5.
ad
mi
ssion
Noun

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

The hospital reported fifty new admissions this week.

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distance education
6.
distance education
Noun

a learning system in which students and teachers do not attend classes instead use online or broadcast resources

Many students now prefer distance education because it allows them to study from home and manage their own schedules.

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boarding school
7.
boarding school
Noun

a school where students live and study during the school year

After much consideration, her parents decided to send her to a prestigious boarding school known for its rigorous academic programs and strong emphasis on character development.

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attendance
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a
tten
dance
Noun

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.

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tuition
9.
tui
tion
Noun

an amount of money that one pays to receive an education, particularly in a university or college

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curriculum
10.
cu
rric
u
lum
Noun

the overall content, courses, and learning experiences designed by educational institutions to achieve specific educational goals and outcomes for students

The school's curriculum includes core subjects like math, science, and language arts, as well as elective courses in arts and music.

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scholarship
11.
scho
lar
ship
Noun

a sum of money given by an educational institution to someone with great ability in order to financially support their education

She received a full scholarship to study medicine at a prestigious university.

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grant
12.
grant
Verb

to let someone have something, especially something that they have requested

The teacher decided to grant extra time for students to complete their assignments.

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assess
13.
a
ssess
Verb

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

The manager assesses employees' performance during quarterly reviews.

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discipline
14.
disc
ip
line
Verb

to train a person or animal by instruction and exercise, usually with the aim of improving or correcting behavior

Parents use various methods to discipline their children, teaching them values and acceptable behavior.

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dissertation
15.
di
sser
ta
tion
Noun

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.

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thesis
16.
the
sis
Noun

an original piece of writing on a particular subject that a candidate for a university degree presents based on their research

She spent months conducting experiments and analyzing data for her thesis, which was an essential part of her university degree in chemistry.

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dormitory
17.
dor
mi
to
ry
Noun

a room designed for multiple people to sleep in, typically found in schools, camps, or similar institutions

She shared a dormitory with five other students during her stay at the boarding school.

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doctorate
18.
doc
to
rate
Noun

the highest degree given by a university

She earned her doctorate in physics from Harvard University.

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expel
19.
ex
pel
Verb

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

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

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suspension
20.
sus
pen
sion
Noun

a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy

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extracurricular
21.
ext
ra
cu
rric
u
lar
Adjective

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

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

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free period
Noun

a part of a school day in which there is no class

I have a free period after lunch, so I usually use that time to catch up on homework.

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assembly
23.
a
ssemb
ly
Noun

the act of gathering together to achieve a common goal

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seminar
24.
se
mi
nar
Noun

a class or course at a college or university in which a small group of students and a teacher discuss a specific subject

The seminar focused on contemporary issues in international law.

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field trip
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field trip
Noun

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.

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fieldwork
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fieldwork
Noun

a temporary fortification built by troops in the field

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literacy
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li
te
ra
cy
Noun

the capability to read and write

The school’s new program focuses on enhancing early childhood literacy.

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Doctor of Philosophy
28.
Doctor of Philosophy
Phrase

a very high-level university degree given to a person who has conducted advanced research in a specific subject

She earned her Doctor of Philosophy in neuroscience after six years of rigorous research.

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bachelor's degree
Noun

the first degree given by a university or college to a student who has finished their studies

She earned her bachelor's degree in biology last year.

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postgraduate
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post
gra
duate
Noun

a graduate student who is studying at a university to get a more advanced degree

She decided to continue her education as a postgraduate to earn a master's degree in psychology.

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undergraduate
31.
un
der
gra
duate
Noun

a student who is trying to complete their first degree in college or university

Undergraduates typically pursue bachelor's degrees before considering graduate studies.

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senior
32.
se
nior
Noun

a student who has one more year to graduate from a university or high school

In college, seniors have the opportunity to complete a senior thesis.

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certificate
33.
cer
ti
fi
cate
Noun

an official document that states one has successfully passed an exam or completed a course of study

She received a certificate of completion after finishing the online training.

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tutor
34.
tu
tor
Noun

a teacher who gives lessons privately to one student or a small group

She hired a math tutor to help her daughter improve her grades.

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workshop
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workshop
Noun

a building or room in which particular goods are made or fixed by different means

The carpentry workshop is equipped with saws, drills, and sanders for making wooden furniture.

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gym
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gym
Noun

a place with special equipment that people go to exercise or play sports

He goes to the gym five times a week.

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