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Topic: School

example

IPA: /ɪɡˈzæmpl/

KK: /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/

noun

Definition: A thing or situation that is used to show how something works or to illustrate a rule or principle.

Example: The teacher gave an example to help the students understand the concept better.

verb

Definition: To serve as a model or illustration for something.

Example: The teacher used a successful project to example how to complete the assignment.

expellable

IPA: /ɪkˈspɛl.ə.bəl/

KK: /ɪkˈspɛləbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be removed or forced out from a place or situation.

Example: Students who break the rules may be considered expellable from the school.

extracurricular

IPA: /ˌɛkstrəˈkɜːrɪkjʊlər/

KK: /ˌɛkstrəˈkɜrɪkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Related to activities that are not part of the regular school curriculum, often organized and approved by the school, such as sports or clubs.

Example: She participates in several extracurricular activities, including the debate team and the soccer club.

faculty

IPA: /ˈfæklti/

KK: /ˈfæklti/

noun

Definition: A group of teachers or professors at a school or university, or a specific branch of study within an educational institution.

Example: The faculty at the university is known for its research and teaching excellence.

ferule

IPA: /ˈfɛr.əl/

KK: /ˈfɛrəl/

noun

Definition: A tool, often made of wood, used for punishing children, typically in a school setting.

Example: The teacher used a ferule to discipline the misbehaving student.

transitive verb

Definition: To punish someone using a stick or rod, often used in a school setting.

Example: The teacher decided to ferule the student for his misbehavior.

final

IPA: /ˈfaɪnəl/

KK: /ˈfaɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the end or last part of something; it cannot be changed or reversed.

Example: The final exam will determine if you pass the course.

noun

Definition: The last part of something, especially in a series, or the last exam in a course.

Example: She studied hard for her final exam next week.

flunk

IPA: /flʌŋk/

KK: /flʌŋk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To fail to achieve a passing grade in a course or exam.

Example: He was worried he might flunk the math test.

noun

Definition: A failing grade or the act of failing in a course or exam.

Example: He received a flunk in math class this semester.

transitive verb

Definition: To fail a test or course, meaning you did not achieve the required score or performance.

Example: I was so worried that I would flunk my math exam.

formative

IPA: /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

KK: /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of forming or developing something, especially in its early stages.

Example: The formative years of a child's life are crucial for their development.

noun

Definition: A part of a word that helps to create its form, often as a prefix or suffix, and is not part of the main meaning of the word.

Example: In the word 'unhappiness', 'un-' is a formative that changes the meaning of 'happy'.

freshman

IPA: //ˈfrɛʃmən//

KK: /ˈfrɛʃmən/

noun

Definition: A student who is in their first year at a high school, college, or university.

Example: As a freshman, she was excited to start her college journey.

geography

IPA: /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

KK: /dʒiˈɑɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: The study of the earth's physical features, its environment, and how humans interact with it.

Example: She is studying geography to understand different cultures and landscapes around the world.

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