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Topic: School

truant

IPA: /ˈtruːənt/

KK: /ˈtruːənt/

adjective

Definition: Not present at school without permission, often used to describe students who skip classes.

Example: The truant student was caught wandering the streets instead of attending class.

intransitive verb

Definition: To stay away from school without permission or to skip classes.

Example: He decided to truant from school to spend the day at the park.

noun

Definition: A person who is absent from school without permission or who avoids their responsibilities.

Example: The teacher reported the truant to the school principal for skipping class.

truanting

IPA: /ˈtruːəntɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtruːəntɪŋ/

noun

Definition: Not attending school without permission or a valid reason.

Example: The school has strict policies against truanting, and students caught skipping classes face consequences.

truantly

IPA: /ˈtruːəntli/

KK: /ˈtruːəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows someone is absent from school or duty without permission.

Example: He was truantly wandering the streets instead of attending class.

tuckshop

IPA: /ˈtʌkʃɒp/

KK: /tʌkʃɒp/

noun

Definition: A small shop, often found in schools, that sells snacks, drinks, and sometimes light meals.

Example: After school, the students rushed to the tuckshop to buy some candy and drinks.

tuition

IPA: //tjuˈɪʃən//

KK: /tʃuˈɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A payment made for education or instruction, usually at a school or university.

Example: Many students rely on scholarships to help cover their tuition costs.

tutee

IPA: /ˈtuːti/

KK: /ˈtuːti/

noun

Definition: A person who is receiving instruction or help from a tutor.

Example: The tutee improved significantly in math after several tutoring sessions.

tutelage

IPA: /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈtjuːtəlɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The act of teaching or guiding someone, especially by a tutor or guardian.

Example: Under the tutelage of a skilled teacher, the students improved their skills significantly.

tutor

IPA: /ˈtjuːtə/

KK: /ˈtjuːtə/

intransitive verb

Definition: To receive instruction or guidance from a teacher or tutor.

Example: She decided to tutor in mathematics to help students improve their skills.

noun

Definition: A person who teaches or helps someone to learn, often on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

Example: She hired a tutor to help her with math before the exam.

transitive verb

Definition: To teach or instruct someone, usually in a private setting, helping them to learn a specific subject or skill.

Example: She decided to tutor her younger brother in math to help him improve his grades.

tutorage

IPA: /ˈtjuːtərɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈtjuːtərɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The role or responsibility of a tutor, which involves teaching or guiding students.

Example: The tutorage provided by the experienced teacher helped the students excel in their studies.

tutorial

IPA: /tjuˈtɔːriəl/

KK: /tjuˈtɔrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a teacher or a teaching session that helps someone learn something.

Example: The tutorial videos helped me understand the complex topics better.

noun

Definition: A lesson or guide that teaches a specific subject or skill, often in a detailed way.

Example: I watched an online tutorial to learn how to use the new software.

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