فهرست
Education
Title: Education
Pronunciation: /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ej-oo-KAY-shun
Synonym: learning, schooling
Opposite: ignorance, illiteracy
the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university
Education is the key to success
to educate
Title: to educate
Pronunciation: /ˈɛdjʊkeɪt/
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: educated (past tense), educating (present participle)
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: EJ-yuh-kayt
Synonym: teach, instruct
Opposite: mislead, deceive
give intellectual, moral, and social instruction to someone, typically at a school or university
It is important to educate children about the importance of recycling
academic
Title: academic
Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/
Part of speech: adjective/noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: ak-uh-DIM-ik
Synonym(adjective): scholarly, theoretical
Opposite(adjective): practical, vocational
(noun): a teacher or scholar in a college or institute of higher education
(noun): The academics presented their research at the conference
(adjective): relating to education and scholarship; not of practical relevance; theoretical
(adjective): She pursued an academic career in physics
assignment
Title: assignment
Pronunciation: /əˈsaɪnmənt/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: uh-SAHY-nmuhnt
Synonym: task, project
Opposite: leisure, free time
a task or piece of work assigned to someone as part of their job or studies
The teacher gave us an assignment to complete over the weekend
Diploma
Title: Diploma
Pronunciation: /dɪˈpləʊmə/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: di-PLOH-muh
Synonym: certificate, degree
Opposite: dropout, failure
a certificate awarded by an educational establishment to show
She proudly displayed her diploma on the wall
Higher education
Title: Higher education
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪər ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech: noun phrase
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: none
Formal or informal: formal
Countable or uncountable: uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: HAI-uhr ej-yoo-KAY-shun
Synonym: tertiary education, post-secondary education
Opposite: lower education, primary education
education beyond high school, especially at a college or university level
She was the first in her family to pursue higher education
Private school
Title: Private school
Pronunciation:/ˈpraɪvət skuːl/
Part of speech:noun phrase
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:PRAHY-vit skool
Synonym :independent school
Opposite :public school
a school supported wholly or partly by a private individual,corporation rather than by the governmen
The private school had smaller class sizes
kindergarten
Title: kindergarten
Pronunciation:/ˈkɪndə(r)ˌɡɑː(r)t(ə)n/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:KIN-duh(r)-GAH(r)-tn
Synonym :preschool
Opposite :graduation
a preschool for children age four to six years old
The kindergarten teacher read a story to the class
Grad
Title: Grad
Pronunciation:/ɡrad/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:grad
Synonym :graduate, alumnus
Opposite :undergrad
a person who has completed a university degree and is qualified for a particular profession
I am a recent grad looking for employment
To graduate
Title: To graduate
Pronunciation:/ˈɡradʒuˌeɪt/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:GRAJ-u-eit
Synonym :qualify, finish
Opposite :drop out, fail
(of a student) successfully complete an academic degree, course of training, or high school
I will graduate from university next year
Undergraduate
Title: Undergraduate
Pronunciation:/ˈʌndə(r)ˈɡradjʊət/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive;(adjective) intransitive
Stress mrks:UHN-duh(r)-GRAD-yoo-uht
Synonym(noun):student, freshman
Opposite(noun):graduate, alumnus
(noun):a university student who has not yet taken a first degree
(noun):The undergraduate studied economics
(adjective):relating to studies pursued by a student who has not yet taken a first degree
(adjective):She pursued an undergraduate degree
Graduation
Title: Graduation
Pronunciation:/ˌɡradʒuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) graj-u-EY-shuhn
Synonym :commencement, convocation
Opposite :enrollment
(in North America) the ceremony at which degrees are conferred at a university or college
The graduation ceremony was held outdoors
Degree
Title: Degree
Pronunciation:/dɪˈɡriː/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:dih-GREE
Synonym :angle measurement
Opposite :straight angle
a unit of measurement of angles, one three-hundred-and-sixtieth of the circumference of a circle
The angle measured ninety degrees
Lecturer
Title: Lecturer
Pronunciation:/ˈlɛktʃərə/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:LEK-chuh-rer
Synonym :professor, speaker
Opposite :student
a person who gives lectures, especially as a profession in a university or college
The lecturer spoke about the history of art
Pupil
Title: Pupil
Pronunciation:/ˈpjuːpl/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:PYOO-pl
Synonym :student, learner
Opposite :teacher
a student in school
The pupils were attentive during the lesson
Semester
Title: Semester
Pronunciation:/sɪˈmɛstə/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:suh-MES-tuhr
Synonym :term, session
Opposite :break
(in some countries)either of the two periods into which a year is divided for students at university
The semester ended with final exams
To examine
Title: To examine
Pronunciation:/ɪɡˈzamɪn/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countble
Transitve ir intrnsitve :transitive
Stress mrks:i-GZAM-in
Synonym:test, assess
Opposite:simplify
test the knowledge or proficiency of (someone) by requiring them to answer questions or perform task
The teacher will examine the students on their understanding of the material
Exercise
Title: Exercise
Pronunciation:/ˈɛksəsaɪz/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :(noun) countable;(verb) countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :(noun) intransitive;(verb) intransitive
Stress mrks:(noun) EK-suh-sahyz;(verb) EK-suh-sahyz
Synonym :(noun) workout, activity;(verb) work out, train
Opposite :(noun) rest, laziness;(verb) rest
(noun):activity requiring physical effort, carried out to sustain or improve health and fitness
(noun):Regular exercise can help improve cardiovascular health
(verb):engage in physical activity to sustain or improve health and fitness
(verb):She exercises every morning before work
Examination
Title: Examination
Pronunciation:/ɪɡzamɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:i-GZAM-in-EY-shuhn
Synonym:test, inspection
Opposite:simplification, neglect
a detailed inspection or investigation; the process of testing the knowledge
The examination revealed no signs of illness
Tuition
Title: Tuition
Pronunciation:/tuˈɪʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :uncountable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:t(y)oo-I-sh(ə)n
Synonym :teaching fee, instruction cost
Opposite:scholarship
(especially in a private school) a sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school
The tuition at that private school is quite expensive
Genius
Title: Genius
Pronunciation:/ˈdʒiːnjəs/
Part of speech:noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:none
Formal ir informal:both
Countble ir uncountble :countable
Transitve ir intrnsitve :intransitive
Stress mrks:DʒEE-ne-yuhs
Synonym:intellectual, prodigy
Opposite:dunce
a person who is exceptionally intelligent or creative,either generally or in some particular respect
Einstein was considered a genius in the field of physics
