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Topic: University

revisory

IPA: /rɪˈvaɪzəri/

KK: /rɪˈvaɪzəri/

adjective

Definition: Related to making changes or improvements to something, especially in order to correct or update it.

Example: The revisory committee suggested several changes to the policy.

roommate

IPA: //ˈruːmˌmeɪt//

KK: /ˈrumˌmeɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who lives with you and shares your living space, usually in a house or apartment.

Example: My roommate and I often cook dinner together.

rubric

IPA: /ˈrʌbrɪk/

KK: /ˈrʌbrɪk/

adjective

Definition: A term used to describe something that is red or has a reddish color.

Example: The rubric markings on the paper made it stand out.

noun

Definition: A set of guidelines or criteria used to evaluate or grade something, often in education or assessments.

Example: The teacher provided a rubric to help students understand how their projects would be graded.

rubricate

IPA: /ˈruːbrɪkeɪt/

KK: /ˈrubrɪˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To organize or mark something with headings or rules, often in a formal way.

Example: The teacher decided to rubricate the assignment guidelines to make them clearer for the students.

rubrication

IPA: /ˌruːbrɪˈkeɪʃən/

KK: /rubrɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A style of writing in which certain parts of the text are highlighted or decorated, often in red, especially in old manuscripts.

Example: The ancient manuscript featured beautiful rubrication that made the important sections stand out.

rustication

IPA: //rʌstɪˈkeɪʃən//

KK: /rʌstɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of moving someone from a city to a rural area, often for educational or disciplinary reasons.

Example: After his misbehavior, he faced rustication from the university and was sent to a rural campus.

sabbatical

IPA: /səˈbætɪkəl/

KK: /səˈbætɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to a day of rest or a special year of rest, often observed in religious contexts.

Example: Many people take a sabbatical to recharge and reflect on their lives.

noun

Definition: A period of time when someone takes a break from their regular work or studies, often to rest, travel, or pursue other interests.

Example: After working for seven years, she decided to take a sabbatical to travel around the world.

salutatorian

IPA: /səˌluːtəˈtɔːriən/

KK: /səˌluːtəˈtɔːriən/

noun

Definition: A student who has the second highest academic rank in their class and gives a speech at graduation.

Example: As the salutatorian, she delivered a heartfelt speech to her classmates during the graduation ceremony.

scholar

IPA: /ˈskɒlər/

KK: /ˈskɑːlər/

noun

Definition: A person who is very knowledgeable in a particular area of study or who is engaged in academic learning.

Example: The scholar published a groundbreaking research paper on ancient civilizations.

scholarly

IPA: /ˈskɒl.ə.li/

KK: /ˈskɑːlərli/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or typical of people who study or are involved in academic work.

Example: The professor published a scholarly article in a prestigious journal.

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