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26 English words with meanings: degree [university], fail (an exam) v, graduate n, indefinite article, irregular (verb)… Study them with flashcards, quizzes…

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  1. degree [university] /dɪ'ɡri:/ (noun) — a university qualification given after completing a course
    Example: She earned a degree in biology.
    Synonyms: qualification, diploma, certificate
  2. fail (an exam) v /feɪl/ (verb) — to not succeed in an exam or test
    Example: He failed the exam last week.
    Synonyms: not pass, flunk, miss
  3. graduate n /'ɡrædʒuət/ (noun) — a person who has finished a course of study at a school or university
    Example: She is a recent graduate.
    Synonyms: alumnus, alumna, degree holder
  4. indefinite article /,ɪndɪ'fɛnət 'ɑ:tɪkəl/ (phrase) — a word like a or an used before a noun to show it is not specific
    Example: A is an indefinite article.
    Synonyms: article, a/an
  5. irregular (verb) /ɪ'rɛɡjʊlə/ (adjective) — a verb that does not change in the usual way when its form changes
    Example: Go is an irregular verb.
    Synonyms: strong verb, nonregular verb
  6. mean v /mi:n/ (verb) — to have a particular sense or message
    Example: What does this word mean?
    Synonyms: signify, imply, denote
  7. meaning /'mi:nɪŋ/ (noun) — the sense or message that a word, sign, or action has
    Example: What is the meaning of this sign?
    Synonyms: sense, definition, message
  8. noun /naʊn/ (noun) — a word for a person, place, thing, or idea
    Example: Dog is a noun.
    Synonyms: name word, thing word
  9. part of speech /pɑ:rt əv spi:tʃ/ (phrase) — a word class such as noun, verb, or adjective
    Example: Noun is a part of speech.
    Synonyms: word class, grammar category
  10. pass an exam /pæs ən ɪɡ'zæm/ (phrase) — to succeed in an exam or test
    Example: He passed the exam easily.
    Synonyms: succeed, clear, qualify
  11. phonemic symbol /fə'ni:mɪk 'sɪmbəl/ (noun) — a written sign that shows one speech sound
    Example: /ʃ/ is a phonemic symbol.
    Synonyms: sound symbol, phonetic symbol
  12. phrasal verb /'freɪzəl vɜ:b/ (noun) — a verb with a small added word that changes its meaning
    Example: Turn off is a phrasal verb.
    Synonyms: verb phrase, multiword verb
  13. phrase /freɪz/ (noun) — a small group of words that work together as one unit
    Example: A short phrase can be very clear.
    Synonyms: expression, group of words
  14. postgraduate /,poʊst'ɡrædʒuət/ (noun) — a student who is studying for a higher degree after a first degree
    Example: He is a postgraduate student in chemistry.
    Synonyms: graduate student, master's student, doctoral student
  15. prefix /'pri:fɪks/ (noun) — a letter group added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning
    Example: Un is a prefix.
    Synonyms: beginning part, word part
  16. preposition /,prɛpə'zɪʃən/ (noun) — a word used before a noun to show place, time, or direction
    Example: In is a preposition.
    Synonyms: linking word, relation word
  17. pronoun /'proʊnaʊn/ (noun) — a word used instead of a noun
    Example: She used a pronoun instead of his name.
    Synonyms: substitute word, replacement word
  18. pronounce /prə'naʊns/ (verb) — to say a word or sound in a particular way
    Example: How do you pronounce this word?
    Synonyms: say, articulate, enunciate
  19. pronunciation /prə,nʌnsi'eɪʃən/ (noun) — the way a word is said
    Example: Her pronunciation is very clear.
    Synonyms: enunciation, articulation, accent
  20. punctuation /,pʌŋktʃu'eɪʃən/ (noun) — marks used in writing to show pauses, questions, or sentence endings
    Example: The punctuation makes the sentence easier to read.
    Synonyms: punctuation marks, writing marks
  21. qualification /,kwɒlɪfɪ'keɪʃən/ (noun) — an official skill, exam, or degree that shows you can do a job
    Example: She has a teaching qualification.
    Synonyms: credential, certificate, degree
  22. qualified /'kwɒlɪfaɪd/ (adjective) — having the right skills, training, or papers for something
    Example: He is qualified to teach English.
    Synonyms: trained, certified, skilled
  23. qualify /'kwɒlɪfaɪ/ (verb) — to become able or allowed to do something
    Example: She qualified as a nurse last year.
    Synonyms: become eligible, meet the requirements, gain certification
  24. retake sth /,ri:'teɪk/ (verb) — to take an exam or test again
    Example: She has to retake the test next week.
    Synonyms: resit, take again
  25. subject /'sʌbdʒekt/ (noun) — a school topic you study regularly
    Example: Math is my favorite subject.
    Synonyms: course, lesson, discipline
  26. undergraduate /,ʌndər'ɡrædʒuət/ (noun) — a student who is studying for a first university degree
    Example: She is an undergraduate at the university.
    Synonyms: student, college student

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