| academic |
having to do with learning or study. [1/3 definitions] |
| agronomy |
the scientific study of the use of soil for producing crops. |
| analysis |
a careful study of the parts of something in order to understand more about the whole. [2 definitions] |
| analyze |
to separate into parts for close study; examine and explain. |
| anthropology |
the scientific study of humankind. People who study anthropology learn about the origins and development of human beings and their societies and customs. |
| archaeological |
of or relating to archaeology. Archaeology is the study of human life as it existed a very long time ago. |
| archaeologist |
a scientist who works in the field of archaeology, the study of past human life and culture. |
| archaeology |
the study of past human life. An archaeologist digs up and then studies objects such as pottery, tools, and buildings. |
| area |
a field of study. [1/3 definitions] |
| art |
a fine skill that has resulted from natural ability, practice, or study. [1/4 definitions] |
| astrology |
the study of the influence that the stars and planets may have on people's lives. |
| B.A. |
a college degree earned after four years of study. "B.A". is an abbreviation of "Bachelor of Arts." |
| biologist |
a scientist who specializes in biology. Biology is the study of living things, such as plants, animals, cells, and bacteria. |
| bookworm |
a person who loves to study and read books. [1/2 definitions] |
| brontosaur |
a huge dinosaur that only ate plants. Brontosaurs had heavy bodies and very long necks and tails. They lived over 100 million years ago. Brontosaurs are now called apatosaurs by scientists who study dinosaurs. |
| B.S.1 |
a college degree earned in a science, such as biology or chemistry, after four years of study. "B.S." is an abbreviation of "Bachelor of Science." |
| burn the midnight oil |
to stay awake very late for work or study. |
| civics |
the study of the rights and duties of citizens in relation to how the government works. |
| college |
a school of higher learning that one attends after high school. Most college programs require four years of study. |
| computer science |
the science and study of computers, including how they are made and how they work. |
| cram |
to study hard at the last minute for an examination. [1/3 definitions] |