| body |
A body is a group of people or things thought of as a whole. All the children in a school are the student body. [1/5 definitions] |
| cadet |
a student in a military school; person training to be a military officer. |
| call on |
When a teacher calls on a student in class, they ask the student to give an answer, or they give the student permission to speak. If a student raises their hand in class, it is usually a signal for the teacher to call on them. [1/2 definitions] |
| coach |
a person who trains or teaches a student in a special area, such as singing, acting, or a school subject. [1/6 definitions] |
| computer lab |
A computer lab is a room where there are many computers. Computer labs are often found in schools and libraries. You don't have to pay any money to use a computer in a computer lab if you are a student or have permission. |
| degree |
a title given by a university or college to a student who has completed a program of study. [1/4 definitions] |
| diploma |
an official piece of paper stating that a student has earned a degree or finished a course of study. High schools, colleges, and universities give out diplomas. |
| English |
An English book is a book that is written in English, which is the language that comes from England. An English student is someone who studies English. [1/3 definitions] |
| fellow |
If you talk about your fellow students, it means you are a student and the people you are talking about are students too. If one worker talks to their fellow workers, the first worker is talking to other people who are also workers. [1/2 definitions] |
| flashcard |
A flash card is one of a set of cards with words, numbers, or pictures on them. Each card gives a problem to be solved or requires a learner to remember certain information. The answer appears on the opposite side of the card. Each card is shown just for a moment in front of a student or class to get them to respond quickly. The cards are usually used to review information that has been studied before. |
| freshman |
a student in the first year of high school, college, or university. |
| fulfill |
If a student fulfills the requirements to graduate, it means they have done everything that they needed to do in order to graduate. [1/3 definitions] |
| grade |
A grade is a number or letter that a teacher gives a student on their school work. A grade tells the student how good their work is. [1/4 definitions] |
| graduation |
When students successfully complete high school or college, there is a ceremony called a "graduation." Families and friends of students often come to watch the ceremony. At the ceremony, there are speeches, and usually each student crosses the stage and receives their diploma from the principal or head of the school. A diploma is a piece of paper that shows that the student has completed the school program successfully. |
| junior |
a student in the third year of study at a U.S. high school or college. [1/5 definitions] |
| level |
A level is like a line that shows how high something is. If there has been a lot of rain, the level of a river will be high. If there has been no rain, the level of the river will be low. If the level of a dance class is high, then it has students who have already studied a lot. If a student is a beginner, they need a class at a lower level. [1/9 definitions] |
| medic1 |
a medical doctor, intern, or student. |
| member |
When you are a member of a group, it means that you are one part of that group. If you are a student in a class, you are a member of that class. Sometimes, to become a member of a group, the people already in the group have to agree to let you join. Sometimes, you need to pay money to become a member of something. [1/2 definitions] |
| mercy |
If a judge treats a prisoner with mercy, the judge does not punish the prisoner as much as he or she could. If a student does something very wrong and the school principal shows mercy to them, the principal gives them only a mild punishment, or they stop the punishment they are already giving. Mercy is a type of kindness or a kind way of treating someone. [1/3 definitions] |
| monitor |
a student given the task of helping to keep order within a school. [1/5 definitions] |
| presence |
At the beginning of school each day, teachers check the presence of students in their classroom. That means the teachers check whether each student is there or not. If a student is there, it means the student is present. If the student is not there, then the student is absent. Teachers always hope for the presence of each student. [1/2 definitions] |