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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

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

Ex: alma mater's new scholarship program aims to support underprivileged students .
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alumna
[noun]

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

Ex: She returned to campus as a guest speaker , inspiring current students with her experiences as a alumna.
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alumnus
[noun]

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

Ex: The university 's newsletter features stories about alumni, celebrating their achievements and contributions to society .
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a formal and academic conference or seminar

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collegiate
[Adjective]

relating to a college or its students

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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
[Verb]

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

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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
[Adverb]

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

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

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

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

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demerit
[noun]

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

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disciplinary
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related to a specific branch of knowledge or academic field

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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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expulsion
[noun]

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

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entrant
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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involving or combining multiple academic disciplines or fields of study

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

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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
[noun]

the capability to read and write

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

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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
[Adjective]

associated with schools, education, or the academic environment

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sophomore
[noun]

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

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

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

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recess
[noun]

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

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(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
[Adjective]

involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation

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syllabus
[noun]

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

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studious
[Adjective]

very passionate about studying or reading

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