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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Pass With Flying Colors

Here you will learn some English words about success, such as "alumna", "confer", "demerit", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Essential Words Needed for the GRE
alma mater

the university, college, or school that one used to study at

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alumna

a former female student or pupil of a school, university, or college

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alumnus

a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school

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colloquium

a formal and academic conference or seminar

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collegiate

relating to a college or its students

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commencement

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

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

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convocation

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

(in the US) with the third highest level of distinction achievable by a student

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curricular

relating to the topics that a course of study in a school or college consists of

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magna cum laude

(in the US) with the second highest level of distinction achievable by a student

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summa cum laude

(in the US) with the highest level of distinction achievable by a student

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demerit

a point against someone for a fault or wrongdoing, often used in educational or disciplinary contexts

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disciplinary

related to a specific branch of knowledge or academic field

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dissertation

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

related to a course, activity, or option that is not mandatory

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expulsion

the act of expelling or forcing someone to leave a particular place, especially a school

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entrant

any individual or entity that is newly participating in a particular activity or competition

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endowment

a financial contribution or asset given to support specific purposes, like education or charitable activities

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General Equivalency Diploma

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

a type of school that typically provides education for young children in the first six or eight grades

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headmaster

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

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interdisciplinary

involving or combining multiple academic disciplines or fields of study

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to invigilate

to monitor, especially during an examination, to ensure that rules are followed and cheating is prevented

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Ivy League

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

the capability to read and write

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magnet school

(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

to officially enroll or register as a student at a school, college, or university

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prospectus

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

associated with schools, education, or the academic environment

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sophomore

a student at a high school or university in their second year of education

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sorority

a social club for female students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada

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to suspend

to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong

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recess

a scheduled break between lessons or classes in a school; allowing students to engage in relaxing activities

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tertiary college

(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

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

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tenure

a secure and permanent employment contract that ensures job stability; often granted to professors or teachers

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syllabus

books and subjects that students should study in a school or college course

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studious

very passionate about studying or reading

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