MORTARBOARD
/ ˈmɔr tərˌbɔrd / [MAWR-ter-bawrd] (n.)
– a square hat worn during special school ceremonies
Example: Graduating students should wear their mortarboards during the ceremony.
Additional info: Image of a mortarboard: https://theluxuryoftrees.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/mortarboard.jpg
REFERENDUM
/ ˌrɛf əˈrɛn dəm / [ref-uh-REN-duh m] (n.)
– a public vote regarding a particular issue
Example: The school will have a referendum about changing the school uniform.
Additional info: Poll and survey are related to this term.
ARCHAIC
/ɑrˈkeɪ ɪk / [ahr-KEY-ik] (adj.)
– referring to something that is very old
Example: Schools no longer use archaic methods of teaching.
Additional info: Archaic also refers to anything that is from ancient times.
ELITIST
/ ɪˈli tɪst / [ih-LEE-tist ] (adj.)
– looking down on people who have less power and wealth
Example: Some students from prestigious schools tend to be elitist.
Additional info: Elite (n.) refers to people with power and wealth.
TRANSCRIPT
/ ˈtræn skrɪpt / [TRAN-skript] (n.)
– an official document containing a student’s grades
Example: Students can get their transcripts after graduation.
Additional info: A transcript is also a written version of something that has been spoken.
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