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alma mater
/ˈɑːlmə mˈeɪɾɚ/
noun
the university, college, or school that one used to study at
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alumna
/əˈɫəmnə/
noun
a former female student or pupil of a school, university, or college
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alumnus
/əˈɫəmnəs/
noun
a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school
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colloquium
/kəˈɫoʊkwiəm/
noun
a formal and academic conference or seminar
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collegiate
/kəˈɫidʒɪt/
adjective
of or relating to a college or its students
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commencement
/kəˈmɛnsmənt/
noun
a formal ceremony marking the completion of an academic program, typically involving the awarding of diplomas or degrees to students who have successfully completed their studies
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to confer
/kənˈfɝ/
verb
to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone
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convocation
/ˌkɑnvəˈkeɪʃən/
noun
a gathering of individuals who have come together in response to an official call; often for a specific purpose
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cum laude
/kʊmlˈaʊdi/
adverb
(in the US) with the third highest level of distinction achievable by a student
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curricular
/kɝˈɪkjəˌɫɝ/
adjective
relating to the topics that a course of study in a school or college consists of
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magna cum laude
/mˈæɡnə kʊmlˈaʊdi/
adverb
(in the US) with the second highest level of distinction achievable by a student
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summa cum laude
/sˈʌmə kʊmlˈaʊdi/
adverb
(in the US) with the highest level of distinction achievable by a student
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demerit
/diˈmɛɹət/
noun
a mark or point against someone for a fault or wrongdoing, often used in educational or disciplinary contexts
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disciplinary
/ˈdɪsəpɫəˌnɛɹi/
adjective
pretraining a particular area of academic study; focusing on the specialized knowledge, methods, or principles within that specific field
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dissertation
/ˌdɪsɝˈteɪʃən/
noun
a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree
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elective
/ɪˈɫɛktɪv/
adjective
related to a course, activity, or option that is not mandatory; allowing individuals to choose whether or not to participate in it
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expulsion
/ɪkˈspəɫʃən/
noun
the act of expelling or forcing someone to leave a particular place, especially a school
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entrant
/ˈɛntɹənt/
noun
any individual or entity that is newly participating in a particular activity or competition
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endowment
/ɛnˈdaʊmənt/
noun
a financial contribution or asset given to support specific purposes, like education or charitable activities
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General Equivalency Diploma
/dʒˈɛnɚɹəl ɪkwˈɪvələnsi dɪplˈoʊmə/
noun
an official certificate in the US that people who did not complete high school can obtain by taking some classes and successfully passing a test, which is the equivalent of the actual high school diploma
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grammar school
/ɡɹˈæmɚ skˈuːl/
noun
a type of school that typically provides education for young children in the first six or eight grades
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headmaster
/ˈhɛdˈmæstɝ/
noun
a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school
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interdisciplinary
/ˌɪntɝˈdɪsəpɫəˌnɛɹi/
adjective
involving or combining multiple academic disciplines or fields of study
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to invigilate
/ɪnvˈɪdʒᵻlˌeɪt/
verb
to supervise or monitor, especially during an examination, to ensure that rules are followed and cheating is prevented
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ivy league
/ˈaɪvi lˈiːɡ/
noun
a group of eight private institutions of higher education in the United States known for their academic excellence, selective admissions policies, and competitive sports programs
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literacy
/ˈɫɪtɝəsi/
noun
being able to write and read
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magnet school
/mˈæɡnɪt skˈuːl/
noun
(the United States) a public school that is designed to offer specialized programs beyond the standard curriculum; typically located in a large city
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to matriculate
/məˈtɹɪkjəɫeɪt/
verb
to officially enroll or register as a student at a school, college, or university
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prospectus
/pɹəˈspɛktəs/
noun
a descriptive catalog or booklet providing information about the courses, programs, and other offerings available at a college or university
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scholastic
/skəˈɫæstɪk/
adjective
associated with schools, education, or the academic environment
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sophomore
/ˈsɑfˌmɔɹ/
noun
a student at a high school or university in their second year of education
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sorority
/sɝˈɔɹəti/
noun
a social club for female students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada
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to suspend
/səˈspɛnd/
verb
to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong
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recess
/ˈɹisɛs/, /ɹɪˈsɛs/
noun
a scheduled break between lessons or classes in a school; allowing students to engage in relaxing activities
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tertiary college
/tˈɜːʃjɚɹi kˈɑːlɪdʒ/
noun
(Britain) an educational institution that offers courses and programs for individuals aged 16 and above; typically providing further education beyond secondary school or high school
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vocational
/voʊˈkeɪʃənəɫ/
adjective
involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation
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tenure
/ˈtɛnjɝ/
noun
a secure and permanent employment contract that ensures job stability; often granted to professors or teachers
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syllabus
/ˈsɪɫəbəs/
noun
books and subjects that students should study in a school or college course
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studious
/ˈstudiəs/
adjective
very passionate about studying or reading
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