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Education and learning – English vocabulary

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57 English words with meanings: academic, analyse, assignment, college, concentrate… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. academic /,ækə'demɪk/ (adjective) — related to study or education
    Example: She decided to pursue an academic career at the university.
    Synonyms: educational, scholarly, intellectual
  2. analyse /'ænəlaɪz/ (verb) — to study something carefully
    Example: We need to analyse the results before making a decision.
    Synonyms: examine, study, evaluate
  3. assignment /ə'saɪnmənt/ (noun) — a task or homework
    Example: I have to finish my math assignment before tomorrow.
    Synonyms: task, homework, project
  4. college /'kɒlɪdʒ/ (noun) — college or university
    Example: She plans to go to college after finishing high school.
    Synonyms: university, campus, institution
  5. concentrate /'kɒnsntreɪt/ (verb) — focus
    Example: She tried to concentrate on her work despite the noise.
    Synonyms: focus, pay attention, fixate
  6. curriculum /kə'rɪkjələm/ (noun) — the subjects taught in a course
    Example: The school updated its curriculum to include more technology courses.
    Synonyms: syllabus, program, course outline
  7. dissertation /,dɪsə'teɪʃən/ (noun) — a long research paper
    Example: She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.
    Synonyms: thesis, research paper, treatise
  8. education /,edʒu'keɪʃən/ (noun) — learning and teaching
    Example: Education plays a vital role in personal development.
    Synonyms: learning, schooling, instruction
  9. exam /ɪɡ'zæm/ (noun) — a test
    Example: I studied all night for my final exam.
    Synonyms: test, assessment, evaluation
  10. experience /ɪk'spɪəriəns/ (noun) — things you learn by doing
    Example: She gained valuable experience from working abroad.
    Synonyms: knowledge, expertise, skill
  11. factual /'fæk.tʃu.əl/ (adjective) — based on real facts
    Example: Her presentation was factual and based on solid research.
    Synonyms: objective, accurate, real
  12. field (of study) /fi:ld/ (noun) — a subject of study
    Example: Psychology is an interesting field of study.
    Synonyms: discipline, area of study, subject
  13. find out /faɪnd aʊt/ (verb) — to discover or learn a fact
    Example: I want to find out who sent this message.
    Synonyms: discover, learn, figure out
  14. findings /'faɪndɪŋz/ (noun) — results of research or investigation
    Example: The scientist presented her findings at the conference.
    Synonyms: results, discoveries, conclusions
  15. grade /ɡreɪd/ (noun) — a score or school year
    Example: He worked hard to improve his math grade this semester.
    Synonyms: mark, score, rating
  16. graduate /'ɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb) — to finish your studies and get a degree
    Example: He plans to graduate from university next year.
    Synonyms: complete studies, finish school, earn a degree
  17. graduation /,ɡrædʒu'eɪʃən/ (noun) — the ceremony or time when you complete your studies
    Example: Her family attended her graduation ceremony at the university.
    Synonyms: commencement, convocation
  18. grant /ɡrɑ:nt/ (noun) — money given to help study
    Example: The student received a grant to study abroad.
    Synonyms: scholarship, subsidy, allowance
  19. grow /ɡrəʊ/ (verb) — to become bigger or taller
    Example: Children grow quickly during their early years.
    Synonyms: increase, expand, mature
  20. growth /ɡrəʊθ/ (noun) — increase in size, amount, or development
    Example: The company has shown rapid growth over the past year.
    Synonyms: development, expansion, increase
  21. high school /haɪ sku:l/ (noun) — a school for students aged about 14 to 18
    Example: He will start high school next September.
    Synonyms: secondary school
  22. homework /'həʊmwɜ:k/ (noun) — schoolwork done at home
    Example: I need to finish my homework before watching TV.
    Synonyms: assignment, schoolwork, task
  23. hybrid /'haɪbrɪd/ (noun) — something made by mixing two different types
    Example: She bought a hybrid car that runs on both electricity and gasoline.
    Synonyms: mixed, combined, crossbreed
  24. imagination /ɪ,mædʒɪ'neɪʃən/ (noun) — the ability to imagine things
    Example: Her imagination helped her create wonderful stories.
    Synonyms: creativity, fantasy, inventiveness
  25. imitate /'ɪmɪteɪt/ (verb) — to copy
    Example: The baby tried to imitate his mother’s voice.
    Synonyms: copy, mimic, replicate
  26. immature /,ɪmə'tjʊə/ (adjective) — not mature
    Example: He can be very immature when he doesn’t get his way.
    Synonyms: childish, juvenile, inexperienced
  27. impact /'ɪmpækt/ (noun) — a strong effect on something
    Example: The new law had a positive impact on the environment.
    Synonyms: influence, effect, consequence
  28. impracticable /ɪm'præktɪkəbl/ (adj) — not possible to do
    Example: Building a road through the swamp is impracticable.
    Synonyms: unworkable, impossible, infeasible
  29. improbable /ɪm'prɒbəbl/ (adj) — not likely to happen
    Example: It’s improbable that it will snow in this region during summer.
    Synonyms: unlikely, doubtful, implausible
  30. improve /ɪm'pru:v/ (verb) — to make better
    Example: You can improve your writing by reading more books.
    Synonyms: enhance, develop, upgrade

…and 27 more words in this set.

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