School

Lesson 9
فهرست
Institution Grade school Graduate school Junior high school Senior high school Prom To enroll Dorm Locker Dormitory Roommate Discipline Major Certificate Master PHD

Institution

Title: Institution

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.stɪˈtʃuː.ʃən/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: in-stuh-too-shuhn

Synonym: Establishment, organization, foundation

 

An organization or establishment devoted to a particular purpose, such as education, research

The institution was founded to promote scientific research and innovation

An organization or establishment devoted to a particular purpose, such as education, research

Grade school

Title: Grade school

Pronunciation:  /ˈɡreɪd ˌskuːl/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: greyd skool

Synonym: Elementary school, primary school, grammar school

 

school that provides primary education, typically for children between the ages of 5 and 11

The grade school had a playground with swings and a slide

school that provides primary education, typically for children between the ages of 5 and 11

Graduate school

Title: Graduate school

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ət ˌskuːl/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: graj-oo-it skool

Synonym: Postgraduate school, advanced studies, higher education



A school that provides advanced education and research opportunities beyond the undergraduate level

After completing her bachelor’s degree, she decided to attend graduate school to pursue a master’s degree in psychology

A school that provides advanced education and research opportunities beyond the undergraduate level

Junior high school

Title: Junior high school

Pronunciation: /ˌdʒuː.ni.ə ˈhaɪ skuːl/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: joon-yer hahy skool

Synonym: Middle school, intermediate school, junior school

Definition: A school that provides education for students in grades 7-9, typically serving as a    transition between elementary and high school



Example

In junior high school, students are introduced to more advanced subjects like algebra and biology

Example

Senior high school

Title: Senior high school

Pronunciation:  /ˌsiː.ni.ə ˈhaɪ ˌskuːl/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: seen-yer hahy skool

Synonym: High school, secondary school, upper school



A school that provides education for students in grades 10-12, typically preparing them for college

In senior high school, students can choose from a variety of elective courses like art, music, and foreign languages

A school that provides education for students in grades 10-12, typically preparing them for college

Prom

Title: Prom

Pronunciation: /prɒm/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: prom

Synonym: Formal dance, ball, gala

 

A formal dance held for high school students, typically at the end of the academic year

She spent weeks looking for the perfect dress to wear to prom

A formal dance held for high school students, typically at the end of the academic year

To enroll

Title: To enroll

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈrəʊl/

Part of speech: Verb

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Enrolls, enrolled, enrolling

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive

Stress marks: en-rohl

Synonym: Register, sign up, join

Opposite: Drop out

 

To register or sign up for a course of study or program at a school or institution

She decided to enroll in a culinary arts program after graduating from high school

To register or sign up for a course of study or program at a school or institution

Dorm

Title: Dorm

Pronunciation:  /dɔːm/

Part of speech: Noun

Formal or informal: Informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: dorm

Synonym: Residence hall, student housing, dormitory

Definition: A building or residence hall on a college or university campus where students live, typically sharing a room with one or more other students

 

Example

She met her best friend while living in the same dorm during their freshman year of college

Example

Locker

Title: Locker

Pronunciation:  /ˈlɒk.ər/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Lockers (plural)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: lah-ker

Synonym: Storage unit, cabinet, cubby

Definition:

 

Example

She forgot the combination to her locker and had to ask the school janitor for help

Example

Dormitory

Title: Dormitory

Pronunciation:  /ˈdɔː.mɪ.tər.i/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Dormitories (plural)

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: dorm-uh-tawr-ee

Synonym: Residence hall, student housing, dorm

Definition: A building or residence hall on a college or university campus where students live,    typically sharing a room with one or more other students

 

Example

The dormitory had a common room where students could study and socialize

Example

Roommate

Title: Roommate

Pronunciation: /ˈruːm.meɪt/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Roommates (plural)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: room-meyt

Synonym: Housemate, flatmate, cohabitant



person who shares a room or apartment with another person,typically a fellow student or young adult

She and her roommate became close friends after living together for a semester in college

person who shares a room or apartment with another person,typically a fellow student or young adult

Discipline

Title: Discipline

Pronunciation:  /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Disciplines (plural)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: dis-uh-plin

Synonym: Field, subject, training

Opposite: Indiscipline

Definition: A branch of knowledge or field of study; also, the practice of training people to obey rules and behave in an orderly way, often through punishment or consequences for misbehavior

 

Example

He studied several different disciplines in college, including history and philosophy

Example

Major

Title: Major

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Majors (plural)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: mey-jer

Synonym: Field of study, specialization, concentration

 

The main subject or area of study that a student focuses on in college or university

She decided to major in biology because she was fascinated by the study of living organisms.

The main subject or area of study that a student focuses on in college or university

Certificate

Title: Certificate

Pronunciation:  /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Certificates (plural)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: ser-tif-i-kit

Synonym: Diploma, credential, award

Definition: A document or official statement that confirms that someone has completed a course of study or training, typically in a specialized field; also, an award or recognition for achievement or excellence

 

Example

After completing the training program, she received a certificate in web design

Example

Master

Title: Master

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑː.stər/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Masters (plural)

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: mas-ter

Synonym: Graduate degree, expertise, mastery

Definition: A degree or title awarded by a college or university after completing a graduate program, typically requiring advanced coursework and a thesis or dissertation; also, to become an expert or achieve mastery in a particular subject or skill

Example

After completing his master’s degree in business administration, he was offered a job at a top consulting firm

Example

PHD

Title: PHD

Pronunciation:  /ˌpiː.eɪtʃˈdiː/

Part of speech: Noun

Irregular spelling and irregular forms: PhDs (plural)

Formal or informal: Formal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: pee-aych-dee

Synonym: Doctorate, doctoral degree, Doctor of Philosophy

 

A degree or title awarded by a college or university after completing a doctoral program

After several years of research and writing, she finally completed her PhD in neuroscience

A degree or title awarded by a college or university after completing a doctoral program