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collegiate

/kəˈliːdʒi.ət/

Meanings
noun
Another name for a high school (e.g. some high schools are called collegiates rather than high schools)

Examples :

"My sister attends a collegiate, which is a high school in our town. "
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Related Words

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compelling verb

/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

To drive together, round up

"The teacher compelling the students to the library motivated them to study for the upcoming test. "

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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encouraging verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

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university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

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collegian noun

/kəˈliːdʒən/ /kəˈliːdʒiən/

A student (or a former student) of a college

"Example Sentence: "As a busy collegian, Maria juggles classes, homework, and a part-time job." "

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atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

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maintained verb

/meɪnˈteɪnd/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher maintained discipline in the classroom by consistently enforcing the rules. "

Illustration collaboration

collaboration noun

/kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of collaborating.

"Collaboration can be a useful part of the creative process."

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respectfully adverb

/ɹɪˈspɛktfəli/

In a respectful manner.

"Sentence: "The student listened respectfully to the teacher's instructions." "

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department noun

/dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ /dəˈpɑɹtmənt/

A part, portion, or subdivision.

"The school's science department focuses on biology and chemistry. "

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education noun

/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

"2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops"."

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professors noun

/prəˈfesərz/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"The professors at the university are highly respected for their research and teaching. "