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26 English words with meanings: attend, attendance, board [blackboard] n, do [study], do a course… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…

Part of the learning path: Vocabulary in Daily Life - Pre-intermediate and intermediate

Word list

  1. attend /ə'tɛnd/ (verb) — to go to a meeting, class, or event
    Example: I will attend the conference tomorrow.
    Synonyms: go to, join
  2. attendance /ə'tɛndəns/ (noun) — the number of people who go to a meeting, class, or event
    Example: Attendance was high at the concert.
    Synonyms: presence, participation
  3. board [blackboard] n /bɔ:rd/ (noun) — a flat surface for writing or drawing on in class
    Example: The teacher wrote the answer on the board.
    Synonyms: blackboard, chalkboard
  4. do [study] /du:/ (verb) — to complete schoolwork or homework
    Example: I do my homework after dinner.
    Synonyms: study, complete, work on
  5. do a course /du: ə kɔ:rs/ (phrase) — to study a subject in a class or training program
    Example: I'm doing a course in English.
    Synonyms: take a class, study, train
  6. do homework /du: 'hoʊmwɜ:rk/ (phrase) — to complete school work at home
    Example: I do homework after dinner.
    Synonyms: study, work on schoolwork, complete assignments
  7. exam /ɪɡ'zæm/ (noun) — a test of knowledge or skill
    Example: I have an exam tomorrow.
    Synonyms: test, quiz, assessment
  8. grade /ɡreɪd/ (noun) — a level or score showing how good a piece of schoolwork is
    Example: She got a high grade in math.
    Synonyms: score, mark, rating
  9. highlighter pen /'haɪ,laɪtər pɛn/ (noun) — a pen with bright ink used to mark important words
    Example: She used a highlighter pen to mark the key words.
    Synonyms: marker, highlight pen, fluorescent pen
  10. library /'laɪbrəri/ (noun) — a building where books and other materials are kept for reading or borrowing
    Example: I borrowed a novel from the library.
    Synonyms: bookroom, reading room, media center
  11. look sth up /lʊk ʌp/ (phrase) — to search for information in a book or dictionary
    Example: Look it up in the dictionary.
    Synonyms: search for, check, find
  12. mark [grade] /mɑ:rk/ (noun) — a teacher’s score or note on schoolwork or a test
    Example: The teacher gave me a good mark.
    Synonyms: grade, score, result
  13. pencil sharpener /'pɛnsəl 'ʃɑ:rpənər/ (noun) — a small tool used to make a pencil point sharp
    Example: Use the pencil sharpener to fix the tip.
    Synonyms: sharpener, pencil cutter, point sharpener
  14. pick sth up [learn] /pɪk ʌp/ (phrase) — to learn something without formal study, often by using it often
    Example: I picked up Spanish just by listening to my friends.
    Synonyms: learn informally, pick up
  15. revise /rɪ'vaɪz/ (verb) — to study again, usually before a test
    Example: I need to revise for my history test tonight.
    Synonyms: review, study again
  16. revision /rɪ'vɪʒən/ (noun) — study done again to help you remember or prepare
    Example: We did revision before the final exam.
    Synonyms: review, study again
  17. rub sth out /rʌb ,aʊt/ (phrase) — to remove writing or marks by rubbing
    Example: Can you rub this word out?
    Synonyms: erase, remove, wipe out
  18. see [ find out] /si:/ (verb) — to understand
    Example: I see what you mean.
    Synonyms: learn, discover, find out
  19. sharpen /'ʃɑ:rpən/ (verb) — to make a knife or pencil edge sharp again
    Example: You should sharpen that pencil.
    Synonyms: hones, edge, point
  20. take a course /teɪk ə kɔrs/ (phrase) — to study a subject or skill for a period of time
    Example: I'm taking a course in photography.
    Synonyms: study, attend class, learn
  21. take/do an exam /teɪk ən ɪɡ'zæm/ (phrase) — to sit and answer questions in an exam
    Example: I have to take an exam tomorrow.
    Synonyms: sit an exam, do an exam
  22. talent /'tælənt/ (noun) — a natural ability to do something well
    Example: She has a talent for music.
    Synonyms: gift, ability, skill
  23. teaching /'ti:tʃɪŋ/ (noun) — the work of helping people learn, especially in a school
    Example: She wants a career in teaching.
    Synonyms: education, instruction, schooling
  24. term /tɜ:m/ (noun) — a period of time in a school year
    Example: Our school term ends in July.
    Synonyms: semester, session, school period
  25. tick /tɪk/ (verb) — to mark something with a small check sign
    Example: Tick the correct answer.
    Synonyms: check, mark, select
  26. wavy /'weɪvi/ (adjective) — having smooth curves and waves
    Example: Her hair is long and wavy.
    Synonyms: curly, rippling, undulating

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