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Topic: School

seatwork

IPA: /ˈsiːtˌwɜːrk/

KK: /ˈsitˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: Tasks or exercises assigned to students to complete at their desks during class time.

Example: The teacher gave us some seatwork to do while she graded our tests.

secondary

IPA: /ˈsɛkəndəri/

KK: /ˈsɛkəndɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is not the main or primary; it is of lesser importance or comes after the first in order or rank.

Example: In a secondary school, students typically learn subjects that prepare them for higher education.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is not primary and serves a supporting or subordinate role.

Example: In the project, she played a secondary role, assisting the main team leader.

section

IPA: /ˈsɛkʃən/

KK: /ˈsɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: A part or division of something that is separate from the rest, such as a group of students, an area of a place, or a part of a document.

Example: The teacher divided the class into three sections for the project.

transitive verb

Definition: To cut or divide something into parts or sections.

Example: The surgeon will section the tissue carefully during the operation.

semester

IPA: /səˈmɛstə/

KK: /səˈmɛstər/

noun

Definition: A half-year term in a school or university, usually lasting for about 15 to 18 weeks.

Example: I have to register for my classes before the semester starts.

semestrial

IPA: /sɪˈmɛstrɪəl/

KK: /sɪˈmɛstrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Happening twice a year or every six months.

Example: The semestrial exams are scheduled for June and December.

session

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available

noun

Definition: A period of time set aside for a specific activity or meeting, often involving a group of people.

Example: We had a productive session discussing the new project ideas.

sessional

IPA: /ˈsɛʃənl/

KK: /ˈsɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a specific period of time, especially in an academic or legislative context.

Example: The university offers sessional courses that run for a single term.

noun

Definition: A person who is employed temporarily by a college or university to teach or assist in teaching.

Example: The sessional instructor brought fresh ideas to the classroom.

setting

IPA: /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The context or environment in which something happens, including the background and surroundings.

Example: The story takes place in a beautiful forest setting.

sheet

IPA: /ʃiːt/

KK: /ʃit/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is flat and thin, often in the shape of a rectangle, like a piece of paper or metal.

Example: The artist used a sheet of paper to create her drawing.

intransitive verb

Definition: To spread out or extend in a flat, thin layer, often used to describe how something like rain falls or how sails are positioned.

Example: The rain began to sheet down, making it difficult to see the road ahead.

noun

Definition: A flat, rectangular piece of material, often used for bedding, writing, or covering surfaces.

Example: I need to buy a new sheet for my bed.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover or wrap something with a flat piece of material, or to create something in flat pieces.

Example: She decided to sheet the table with a clean cloth before serving dinner.

sophomore

IPA: /ˈsɒfəmɔːr/

KK: /ˈsɑfəmɔr/

adjective

Definition: This term refers to the second year of study in a school or college, often used to describe students in that year.

Example: As a sophomore, she started to take more advanced classes in her major.

noun

Definition: A student who is in their second year of study at a college or high school in the United States.

Example: As a sophomore, she started to focus more on her major subjects.

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