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Topic: University

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.

seminar

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪnɑːr/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪnɑr/

noun

Definition: A meeting where people come together to discuss ideas, share information, or learn about a specific topic, often in an academic setting.

Example: The professor organized a seminar to discuss the latest research findings in environmental science.

seminarist

IPA: /ˈsɛmɪnəˌrɪst/

KK: /ˈsɛmɪnərɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who is a member of a seminar or a student training to become a priest at a religious school.

Example: The seminarist attended classes on theology and ethics to prepare for his future role in the church.

seminary

IPA: //ˈsɛmɪˌnɛri//

KK: /ˈsɛmɪˌnɛri/

noun

Definition: A school or institution where students are trained, especially for religious leadership roles like priests or ministers.

Example: He decided to attend a seminary to prepare for his future as a pastor.

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.

situate

IPA: /ˈsɪtʃueɪt/

KK: /ˈsɪtʃueɪt/

adjective

Definition: Located in a particular place or position.

Example: The house is situated on a hill overlooking the valley.

transitive verb

Definition: To place something in a specific location or position.

Example: The architect will situate the new building near the park.

sizar

IPA: /ˈsaɪzər/

KK: /ˈsaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A student at certain universities who receives financial support for college expenses, often in exchange for serving other students.

Example: At Cambridge, a sizar helps pay for their education by assisting wealthier students.

sociology

IPA: //soʊˈsiː.ɑː.lə.dʒi//

KK: /soʊˈsiː.ɑː.lə.dʒi/

noun

Definition: The study of how people interact with each other and how societies are organized and function.

Example: She decided to major in sociology because she was interested in understanding social issues.

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