Education & Learning
Classrooms, exams, study, and the vocabulary of learning.
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find
A1
/faɪnd/
To discover or get something after searching or by chance.
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course
A1
/kɔɹs/
A series of lessons or classes on a particular subject.
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school
A1
/skul/
A place where children go to be taught.
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learn
A1
/lɝn/
To gain knowledge or a skill, especially by studying or practising.
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class
A1
/klæs/
A group of students who are taught together.
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college
A1
/ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/
A place where students study after secondary school, often to earn a degree.
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teacher
A1
/ˈti.t͡ʃɚ/
A person whose job is to teach, especially in a school.
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teach
A1
/tiːt͡ʃ/
To help someone learn something by giving them lessons or information.
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study
A1
/ˈstʌd.i/
To spend time learning about a subject, often at school or college.
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student
A1
/ˈstjuː.dn̩t/
A person who is studying at a school, college, or university.
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lesson
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/ˈlɛs.ən/
A period of time in which a teacher teaches a subject or skill to students.
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subject
A1
/ˈsʌb.d͡ʒɛkt/
The thing being talked or written about.
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library
A1
/ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹ.i/
A place where books and other materials are kept for people to read or borrow.
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homework
A1
/ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/
Work that a teacher gives students to do at home.
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classroom
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/ˈklæsruːm/
A room in a school where lessons take place.
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classmate
A1
/ˈklæs.meɪt/
A person who is in the same class at school as you.
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final
A2
/ˈfaɪn(ə)l/
Coming last; happening at the end.
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training
A2
/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/
The process of teaching or learning the skills needed to do a job or activity.
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university
A2
/ˌjunəˈvərsədi/
A place of higher education where students study for degrees and do research.
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knowledge
A2
/ˈnɒlɪd͡ʒ/
Information, facts, and understanding that you gain through learning or experience.
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senior
A2
/ˈsinjɚ/
Higher in rank, position, or importance than others.
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learning
A2
/ˈlɝnɪŋ/
The process of gaining knowledge or skills.
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education
A2
/ˌɛd͡ʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃn̩/
The process of teaching or learning, especially at a school or university.
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degree
A2
/dɪˈɡɹiː/
A unit for measuring temperature.
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exam
A2
/ɪɡˈzæm/
A formal test of knowledge or skill, especially in school.
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drill
A2
/dɹɪl/
To make a hole using a drill or other pointed tool.
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advanced
A2
/ədˈvænst/
At a higher level of skill, knowledge, or training.
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method
A2
/ˈmɛθəd/
A particular way of doing something, especially a planned or organized one.
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campus
A2
/ˈkæmpəs/
The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.
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graduate
A2
/ˈɡɹæd͡ʒuət/
To complete your studies and receive a degree from a university or college.
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semester
A2
/sɪˈmɛstɚ/
one of the two main periods that a school or university year is divided into
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educational
A2
/ˌɛd͡ʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
Relating to education or teaching.
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textbook
A2
/ˈtekst.bʊk/
A book used to study a subject at school or college.
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schoolwork
A2
/ˈskulˌwɝk/
Work that students do for school, both in class and as homework.
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headteacher
A2
The most senior teacher who is in charge of running a school.
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schoolchild
A2
/ˈskuːlt͡ʃaɪld/
A child who goes to school.
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main course
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professor
B1
/pɹəˈfɛs.ɚ/
A teacher at a college or university.
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command
B1
/kəˈmænd/
An order telling someone to do something.
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term
B1
/tɝm/
A word or phrase used to name a particular thing, often in a special field.
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investigate
B1
/ɪnˈvɛs.tə.ɡeɪt/
To carefully examine something in order to find out the facts or the truth.
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academy
B1
/əˈkad.ə.mɪ/
a school or college, especially one that teaches a particular subject or skill
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lecture
B1
/ˈlek.t͡ʃəː/
A talk that teaches something, usually given to a class or audience.
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institute
B1
/ˈɪnstɪtjuːt/
An organization set up for a particular purpose, especially research, education, or a profession.
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technical
B1
/ˈtɛt.nɪ.kəl/
Relating to a particular subject and needing special knowledge to be understood.
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educated
B1
/ˈɛd͡ʒəkeɪtɪd/
Having received a good education and a lot of knowledge.
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literature
B1
/ˈlɪt.ɚ.ə.t͡ʃɚ/
Written works such as novels, poems, and plays valued as art.
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scholarship
B1
/ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/
Money given to a student to help pay for their education, usually for good work.
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inquiry
B1
/ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/
A question or request for information.
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scholar
B1
/ˈskɑlɚ/
A person who studies a subject deeply and knows a lot about it.
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academic
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/əˈkæɖ.ə.mɪk/
relating to education, schools, and study
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freshman
B1
/ˈfɹɛʃ.mən/
A student in their first year at a high school, college, or university.
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pharmacy
B1
/ˈfɑɹməsi/
A shop where medicines are prepared and sold.
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secondary
B1
/ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/
less important than the main thing
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educate
B1
/ˈɛd͡ʒ.ʊˌkeɪt/
To teach someone over a period of time, especially at a school.
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exploration
B1
/ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/
The act of travelling through an unfamiliar area to learn about it.
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sophomore
B1
/ˈsɑf.mɔɹ/
A second-year student at a US high school or university.
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nutrition
B1
/nuˈtɹɪʃ.ən/
The food a living thing needs to grow and stay healthy.
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encyclopedia
B1
/ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/
A reference work with articles on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically
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revise
B1
/ɹɪˈvaɪz/
To change or improve something, especially a piece of writing.
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flunk
B1
/flʌŋk/
To fail an exam or class.
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ignorant
B2
/ˈɪɡnəɹənt/
Not knowing about a particular fact or situation.
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unlock
B2
/ʌnˈlɑk/
To open something that is locked, usually with a key or code.
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dorm
B2
/dɔɹm/
A building at a college or university where students live; short for "dormitory".
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tutor
B2
/ˈtjuːtəː/
A person who teaches one student or a small group, often privately.
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ignorance
B2
/ˈɪɡ.nɚ.əns/
A lack of knowledge or information about something.
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liberal
B2
/ˈlɪˌbɝːəl/
Willing to respect and accept ideas, behaviour, or opinions different from your own.
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skilled
B2
/skɪld/
good at doing something because of training or experience
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thesis
B2
/ˈθisɪs/
A long piece of writing based on research, especially for a university degree.
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pupil
B2
/ˈpjuːpəl/
A child or young person who is being taught at school.
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electronics
B2
/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑ.nɪks/
Devices that run on electric power, such as phones, computers, and televisions.
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faculty
B2
/ˈfækəlti/
All the teachers and academic staff at a school or university.
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tuition
B2
/tjʉːˈɪʃən/
The money you pay for being taught, especially at a college or university.
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seminar
B2
/ˈsɛmɪnɑɹ/
A small class in which students and a teacher meet to discuss a topic in depth.
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transcript
B2
[ˈtʃɹʷænskɹʷɪp̚t]
A written copy of words that were spoken, such as in an interview or trial.
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diploma
B2
/dɪˈploʊmə/
An official document showing that you have completed a course of study or earned a qualification.
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upgrade
B2
/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/
To improve something by replacing it with a better or newer version.
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instruct
B2
/ɪnˈstɹakt/
To officially tell someone what they should do.
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philosophical
B2
/ˌfɪl.əˈsɑ.fɪ.kl̩/
Relating to philosophy or the study of ideas about life and knowledge.
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astronomy
B2
/əˈstɹɑn.ə.mi/
The scientific study of the stars, planets, and the universe.
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inexperienced
B2
/ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/
Lacking knowledge or skill because you have not done something much before.
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schoolgirl
B2
/ˈskuːlɡɜː(ɹ)l/
A girl who goes to school.
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dormitory
B2
/ˈdɔɹ.mɪˌtɔɹ.i/
A building at a college or university where students live.
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acquisition
B2
/ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/
the act of getting or buying something
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novice
B2
/ˈnɑvɪs/
a person who is new to and inexperienced in a field or activity
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detention
C1
/dɪˈtɛnʃn̩/
The act of officially holding someone in custody, usually for a short time.
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suspension
C1
/səˈspɛnʃən/
The act of officially stopping something for a time, or the period of this delay.
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disciplinary
C1
/ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/
relating to a specific field of academic study
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accomplishment
C1
/əˈkɑm.plɪʃ.mənt/
Something impressive that you have achieved through effort.
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conservatory
C1
/kənˈsɝ.vəˌt(ɔ.)ɹi/
A room with glass walls and roof attached to a house, used for plants or relaxing.
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tenure
C1
/ˈtɛn.jɚ/
The period during which someone holds a job or position.
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seminary
C1
/ˈsɛməˌnɛɹi/
an institution that trains candidates for the priesthood, ministry, or rabbinate
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stationery
C1
/ˈsteɪ.ʃəˌner.i/
writing and office materials such as paper, envelopes, pens, pencils, and notebooks
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dissection
C1
/dɪˈsɛkʃən/
The act of cutting open a body to study its parts.
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protege
C1
/ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/
a less experienced person whose career or development is guided and supported by an influential mentor
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delve
C1
/dɛlv/
to examine or investigate a subject carefully and in detail
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rote
C1
/ɹoʊt/
memorization or learning through repetition, often without full understanding
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schoolmistress
C1
/ˈskuːlˌmɪstrəs/
a woman who teaches in or is in charge of a school, now chiefly in historical contexts
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plagiarize
C1
/ˈpleɪ.dʒə.raɪz/
to use another person's words, ideas, or creative work and present them as one's own, especially without proper acknowledgment
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glossary
C1
/ˈɡlɔ.sə.ɹi/
an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge
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educative
C1
/ˈɛdʒəˌkeɪtɪv/
serving to educate or produce intellectual and moral development
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subject-matter
C1
/ˈsʌbdʒɛktˌmætər/
the topic or material being discussed, studied, or represented
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informant
C2
/ɪnˈfɔɹmənt/
A person who secretly gives information, especially to the police.
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viva
C2
/ˈvaɪvə/
chiefly British: an oral examination, especially one for an academic degree
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proctor
C2
/ˈprɑːk.tɚ/
especially in the US, a person who supervises an examination to prevent cheating
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devious
C2
/ˈdiː.vi.əs/
deviating from a straight course
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headmistress
C2
/ˈhɛdˌmɪstrəs/
A woman who is in charge of a school.
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physiological
C2
/ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
Relating to how the body and its organs normally work.
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dictation
C2
/dɪkˈteɪʃən/
the act of speaking words for another person or a device to write or record
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extracurricular
C2
/ˌɛkstɹəkəˈɹɪkjʊlə(ɹ)/
Outside the regular school or college curriculum.
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awry
C2
/əˈɹɑɪ/
away from the correct or expected course
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methodology
C2
/ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
The set of methods and procedures used to do something in a particular field.
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truant
C2
/ˈtɹuənt/
a pupil who stays away from school without permission
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vocational
C2
/voʊˈkeɪʃənəl/
Relating to a job, or to the skills and training needed for a particular kind of work.
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meteorological
C2
/ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/
Relating to the weather or the study of the weather.
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inexperience
C2
/ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriːəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
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scholarly
C2
/ˈskɑːlɝli/
Connected with serious academic study and research
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recitation
C2
/ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/
The act of saying a poem, speech, or passage aloud, usually from memory.
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lyceum
C2
/laɪˈsiːəm/
a hall or association providing public lectures, debates, readings, or concerts
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refectory
C2
/rɪˈfɛktəri/
a communal dining hall in a monastery, school, college, or other institution
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pedagogue
C2
/ˈped.ə.ɡɑːɡ/
a teacher, especially one who is strict, formal, or old-fashioned
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impressionistic
C2
/ˌɪmˌprɛʃəˈnɪstɪk/
Based on personal impressions and feelings rather than careful facts or research.
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stoicism
C2
/ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/
The quality of accepting pain or hardship calmly, without complaining.
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copybook
C2
/ˈkɑpiˌbʊk/
historical: a school exercise book containing models of handwriting for a pupil to copy
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classicist
C2
/ˈklæs.ɪ.sɪst/
a scholar who studies the languages, literature, and cultures of ancient Greece and Rome
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pedantry
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/ˈpɛdəntri/
an ostentatious or ill-timed display of learning
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enlighten
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/ɪnˈlaɪtən/
to give greater knowledge or understanding to someone
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ethics
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/ˈɛθɪks/
moral principles governing conduct, or the study thereof
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familiarity
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/fəˌmɪliˈærɪti/
close acquaintance with or knowledge of something
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imbibe
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/ɪmˈbaɪb/
to drink, especially alcohol; to absorb ideas or knowledge
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learned
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/ˈlɝnɪd/
having or showing deep, extensive knowledge from study
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provost
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/ˈproʊvoʊst/
a senior academic administrator; the head of certain colleges
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don
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/dɑn/
to put on a garment; also a university teacher or distinguished man
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pervert
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/pɚˈvɝt/
to distort or corrupt from the original or proper course
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politic
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/ˈpɑləˌtɪk/
prudent and shrewd in pursuing a sensible course; expedient
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regimen
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/ˈrɛdʒəmən/
a prescribed course of diet, exercise, or treatment
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tutelage
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/ˈtuːtəlɪdʒ/
instruction or guardianship under a teacher or protector
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deviate
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/ˈdiviˌeɪt/
to depart from an established course, standard, or norm
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disclaim
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/dɪsˈkleɪm/
to renounce or deny any claim to, knowledge of, or responsibility for
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doctorate
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/ˈdɑktərət/
the highest academic degree awarded by a university
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errant
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/ˈɛrənt/
straying from the proper course or standards; wandering
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indoctrinate
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/ɪnˈdɑktrɪneɪt/
to teach someone to accept a set of beliefs uncritically
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instructive
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/ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
useful in providing knowledge or information; enlightening
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preceptor
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/prɪˈsɛptər/
a teacher or instructor, especially a tutor or mentor
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prognosis
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/prɑɡˈnoʊsɪs/
a forecast of the likely course of a disease or situation
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sophistication
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/səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən/
refined worldly knowledge, or complexity of design
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academism
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/əˈkædəˌmɪzəm/
adherence to traditional academic conventions or doctrines
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antiquary
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/ˈæntəˌkwɛri/
a student or collector of antiquities
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bursary
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/ˈbɝsəri/
a grant or scholarship awarded to a student; a treasury office
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canalize
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/ˈkænəˌlaɪz/
to convert into or direct through a channel; to channel into a fixed course
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