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Topic: Subjects

conspectus

IPA: /kənˈspɛk.təs/

KK: /kənˈspɛk.təs/

noun

Definition: A brief overview or summary of a subject that gives a general idea of its main points.

Example: The professor provided a conspectus of the course material at the beginning of the semester.

continuate

IPA: /kənˈtɪn.ju.eɪt/

KK: /kənˈtɪnueɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is ongoing or does not stop; lasting for a long time without interruption.

Example: The continuate nature of the project required constant attention and resources.

copybook

IPA: /ˈkɒpiˌbʊk/

KK: /ˈkɑːpiˌbʊk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is unoriginal or clichéd, often referring to phrases or ideas that are commonly used and lack creativity.

Example: The writer's work was criticized for its copybook style, filled with overused expressions.

noun

Definition: A book used for practicing handwriting, which includes examples to copy.

Example: In school, we used a copybook to improve our writing skills.

corequisite

IPA: //kɔːˈrɛkwɪzɪt//

KK: /kɔːˈrɛkwɪzɪt/

noun

Definition: A class that a student must take at the same time as another class.

Example: Biology is a corequisite for the advanced chemistry course.

curricular

IPA: /kəˈrɪkjʊlər/

KK: /kəˈrɪkjələr/

adjective

Definition: Related to the subjects and courses that are taught in a school or educational program.

Example: The school is updating its curricular offerings to include more science and technology classes.

curriculum

IPA: /kəˈrɪkjʊləm/

KK: /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/

noun

Definition: A plan or list of courses and subjects that are taught in a school or educational program.

Example: The school updated its curriculum to include more technology classes.

devoir

IPA: /dɪˈvɔːr/

KK: /dɪˈvɔr/

noun

Definition: A task or responsibility that someone is expected to do, often related to obligations or duties.

Example: Completing your homework is an important devoir for students.

dictation

IPA: /dɪkˈteɪʃən/

KK: /dɪkˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of saying words aloud so that someone can write them down or record them.

Example: The teacher gave a dictation for the students to practice their spelling.

dictionary

IPA: //ˈdɪkʃənɛri//

KK: /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

noun

Definition: A reference book or electronic resource that provides an alphabetical list of words along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

Example: I looked up the word in the dictionary to find its meaning.

verb

Definition: A reference book that contains words listed in alphabetical order along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

Example: I need to look up the meaning of this word in the dictionary.

didactics

IPA: /dɪˈdæktɪks/

KK: /dɪˈdæktɪks/

noun

Definition: The art or science of teaching and instruction, focusing on how to effectively convey knowledge to learners.

Example: The professor specialized in didactics, helping teachers improve their instructional methods.

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