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candidate ·noun (EXAMINATION)

Definition: someone who is taking an exam Level: B1

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chemist ·noun (SCIENCE)

Definition: a person who studies chemistry, or a scientist who works with chemicals or studies their reactions Level: B1

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coach ·noun (PERSON)

Definition: someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject Level: B1

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composition ·noun (WRITING)

Definition: a short piece of writing about a particular subject, done by a student Level: B1

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curriculum ·noun

Definition: the group of subjects studied in a school, college, etc. Level: B1

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degree ·noun (QUALIFICATION)

Definition: a qualification given for completing a university course Level: B1

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economics ·noun

Definition: the study of the way in which trade, industry and money are organized Level: B1

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education ·noun

Definition: the process of teaching or learning in a school or college, or the knowledge that you get from this Level: B1

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elementary ·adjective

Definition: basic or relating to the early stages of studying a subject Level: B1

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engineering ·noun

Definition: the work of an engineer, or the study of this work Level: B1

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essay ·noun

Definition: a short piece of writing about a particular subject, especially one done by students Level: B1

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examiner ·noun

Definition: someone who tests how much you know about something, or how well you can do something Level: B1

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exchange ·noun (STUDENTS)

Definition: an arrangement by which students and teachers from one country go to stay with students and teachers in another country Level: B1

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form ·noun (SCHOOL GROUP)

Definition: a school class or group of classes for students of the same age or ability Level: B1

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grade ·noun

Definition: a number or letter that shows how good someone's work or performance is Level: B1

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gym ·noun (EXERCISES)

Definition: exercises done inside, especially as a school subject Level: B1

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know ·verb (UNDERSTAND A SUBJECT)

Definition: If you know a subject, you are familiar with it and understand it. Level: B1

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law ·noun (SUBJECT)

Definition: the subject or job of understanding and dealing with the official laws of a country Level: B1

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lecture ·noun

Definition: a formal talk on a serious or specialist subject given to a group of people, especially students Level: B1

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medicine ·noun (TREATMENT)

Definition: treatment for illness or injury, or the study of this Level: B1

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period ·noun (SCHOOL)

Definition: in school, a division of time in the day when a subject is taught Level: B1

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place ·noun (OPPORTUNITY)

Definition: an opportunity to study at a college, to join a team, etc. Level: B1

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primary school ·noun

Definition: a school for children aged 5-11 Level: B1

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professor ·noun

Definition: a teacher of the highest rank in a department of a British university, or a teacher of high rank in an American university or college Level: B1

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qualification ·noun (STUDY)

Definition: something that you get when you are successful in an exam or course of study Level: B1

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qualified ·adjective (PASSED EXAMS)

Definition: having passed the exams needed for a particular job Level: B1

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reader ·noun (BOOK)

Definition: a book containing a simple story for people who are learning to read or learning a language Level: B1

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result ·noun (INFORMATION)

Definition: information that you get from something such as an exam, a scientific experiment, or a medical test Level: B1

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revise ·verb (STUDY)

Definition: to study a subject before you take a test Level: B1

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revision ·noun

Definition: when you study a subject before taking a test Level: B1

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science ·noun (TYPE)

Definition: a particular type of science Level: B1

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scientific ·adjective

Definition: relating to science, or using the organized methods of science Level: B1

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scientist ·noun

Definition: someone who studies science or works in science Level: B1

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secondary ·adjective

Definition: relating to the education of children approximately between the ages of 11 and 18 years old Level: B1

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secondary school ·noun

Definition: a school for students aged between 11 and 18 Level: B1

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teaching ·noun

Definition: the job of being a teacher Level: B1

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test ·verb (EXAM)

Definition: to give someone a set of questions, in order to measure their knowledge or ability Level: B1

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trainer ·noun (PERSON)

Definition: a person who teaches skills to people or animals and prepares them for a job, activity or sport Level: B1

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training ·noun (LEARNING SKILLS)

Definition: the process of learning the skills you need to do a particular job or activity Level: B1