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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the university, college, or school that one used to study at
a former female student or pupil of a school, university, or college
a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school
a formal and academic conference or seminar
relating to a college or its students
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
to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone
a gathering of individuals who have come together in response to an official call; often for a specific purpose
(in the US) with the third highest level of distinction achievable by a student
relating to the topics that a course of study in a school or college consists of
(in the US) with the second highest level of distinction achievable by a student
(in the US) with the highest level of distinction achievable by a student
a point against someone for a fault or wrongdoing, often used in educational or disciplinary contexts
related to a specific branch of knowledge or academic field
a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree
the act of expelling or forcing someone to leave a particular place, especially a school
any individual or entity that is newly participating in a particular activity or competition
money or property donated to an institution, the income from which is used for its support
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
a type of school that typically provides education for young children in the first six or eight grades
a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school
involving or combining multiple academic disciplines or fields of study
to monitor, especially during an examination, to ensure that rules are followed and cheating is prevented
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
the capability to read and write
(the United States) a public school that is designed to offer specialized programs beyond the standard curriculum; typically located in a large city
to officially enroll or register as a student at a school, college, or university
a descriptive catalog or booklet providing information about the courses, programs, and other offerings available at a college or university
associated with schools, education, or the academic environment
a student at a high school or university in their second year of education
a social club for female students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada
to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong
a scheduled break between lessons or classes in a school; allowing students to engage in relaxing activities
(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
involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation
a secure and permanent employment contract that ensures job stability; often granted to professors or teachers
