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Topic: University

prestigious

IPA: /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/

KK: /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/

adjective

Definition: Having a high reputation or status, often due to achievements or quality.

Example: She graduated from a prestigious university known for its excellent programs.

pretest

IPA: /ˈpriːtɛst/

KK: /ˈpriːtɛst/

noun

Definition: A practice test taken before the main test to help prepare or evaluate readiness.

Example: The teacher gave us a pretest to see how much we already knew about the topic.

transitive verb

Definition: To conduct an initial test or assessment before the main test to evaluate knowledge or skills.

Example: The teacher decided to pretest the students to see what they already knew about the topic.

primary

IPA: /ˈpraɪ.mə.ri/

KK: /ˈpraɪˌmɛri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is first in importance, order, or rank.

Example: The primary goal of the project is to improve community health.

noun

Definition: A meeting where members of a political party vote to choose candidates for an election or to select delegates for a convention.

Example: The primary will determine which candidates will run in the general election.

principalship

IPA: /ˈprɪnsəpəlʃɪp/

KK: /ˈprɪnsəpəlˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of being a principal, especially in a school or organization.

Example: She was appointed to the principalship after many years of teaching.

privatdocent

IPA: /ˈpɹɪvətˌdoʊsɛnt/

KK: /ˈpriːvætˌdoʊsɛnt/

noun

Definition: A licensed teacher or lecturer at a university in Germany and some other European countries who does not have a role in university administration and earns money through fees.

Example: The privatdocent taught advanced courses in philosophy at the university.

privatdozent

IPA: //ˈpraɪvətˌdoʊzɛnt//

KK: /ˈpriːvaɪtˌdoʊzɛnt/

noun

Definition: A type of academic who has the qualifications to teach at a university level but is not a full professor, often teaching in German-speaking countries.

Example: The privatdozent offered specialized courses that attracted many students eager to learn more about the subject.

proctor

IPA: /ˈprɒktər/

KK: /ˈprɒktər/

noun

Definition: A person who supervises students during an exam or in a dormitory, ensuring that rules are followed.

Example: The proctor walked around the room to make sure no one was cheating during the test.

transitive verb

Definition: To oversee or supervise an examination or test to ensure that rules are followed.

Example: The teacher will proctor the final exam to make sure no one cheats.

proctorial

IPA: /ˈprɒktərɪəl/

KK: /prɒkˈtɔːrɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a proctor, who is an official responsible for supervising students during examinations or managing academic affairs.

Example: The proctorial duties include ensuring that all exam rules are followed.

proctorship

IPA: /ˈprɒktərʃɪp/

KK: /ˈprɒktərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The position or role of a proctor, who is responsible for supervising students during exams or managing academic integrity.

Example: She was appointed to the proctorship to ensure that the examination rules were followed.

profess

IPA: /prəˈfɛs/

KK: /prəˈfɛs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To openly declare or affirm something, often related to beliefs or opinions.

Example: She decided to profess her love for him during the ceremony.

transitive verb

Definition: To openly declare or affirm something, especially a belief or profession; to claim knowledge or practice in a certain field.

Example: She professes her love for science and wants to become a scientist.

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