Essential Words Needed 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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alumnus
[noun]
a person, particularly a male one, who is a former student of a college, university, or school
commencement
[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
convocation
[noun]
a gathering of individuals who have come together in response to an official call; often for a specific purpose
cum laude
[adverb]
(in the US) with the third highest level of distinction achievable by a student
curricular
[adjective]
relating to the topics that a course of study in a school or college consists of
magna cum laude
[adverb]
(in the US) with the second highest level of distinction achievable by a student
summa cum laude
[adverb]
(in the US) with the highest level of distinction achievable by a student
demerit
[noun]
a mark or point against someone for a fault or wrongdoing, often used in educational or disciplinary contexts
disciplinary
[adjective]
pretraining a particular area of academic study; focusing on the specialized knowledge, methods, or principles within that specific field
dissertation
[noun]
a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree
elective
[adjective]
related to a course, activity, or option that is not mandatory; allowing individuals to choose whether or not to participate in it
expulsion
[noun]
the act of expelling or forcing someone to leave a particular place, especially a school
entrant
[noun]
any individual or entity that is newly participating in a particular activity or competition
endowment
[noun]
a financial contribution or asset given to support specific purposes, like education or charitable activities
General Equivalency Diploma
[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
grammar school
[noun]
a type of school that typically provides education for young children in the first six or eight grades
interdisciplinary
[adjective]
involving or combining multiple academic disciplines or fields of study
to invigilate
[verb]
to supervise or monitor, especially during an examination, to ensure that rules are followed and cheating is prevented
ivy league
[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
magnet school
[noun]
(the United States) a public school that is designed to offer specialized programs beyond the standard curriculum; typically located in a large city
to matriculate
[verb]
to officially enroll or register as a student at a school, college, or university
prospectus
[noun]
a descriptive catalog or booklet providing information about the courses, programs, and other offerings available at a college or university
sophomore
[noun]
a student at a high school or university in their second year of education
sorority
[noun]
a social club for female students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada
to suspend
[verb]
to temporarily prevent someone from going to school as a punishment because they did something wrong
recess
[noun]
a scheduled break between lessons or classes in a school; allowing students to engage in relaxing activities
tertiary college
[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
vocational
[adjective]
involving the necessary knowledge or skills for a certain occupation
tenure
[noun]
a secure and permanent employment contract that ensures job stability; often granted to professors or teachers
syllabus
[noun]
books and subjects that students should study in a school or college course
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