Meaning: the act of moving something from one place to another

Part of speech: noun

Example: Transference of knowledge is essential in education.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• transfer
• shift

Meaning: a theory of grammar that describes the implicit knowledge that speakers of a language have about the structure of their language

Part of speech: noun

Example: Transformational grammar helps linguists understand language structure.

Category: Education › Linguistics

Meaning: the process of changing from one state or condition to another

Part of speech: noun

Example: The transition from school to university can be challenging.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• change
• shift

Antonyms:

• stagnation
• stasis

Meaning: relating to a verb that requires one or more objects

Part of speech: adjective

Example: In the sentence 'She gave him a book', 'gave' is a transitive verb.

Category: Education › Linguistics

Synonyms:

• object-requiring
• active

Antonyms:

• intransitive
• passive

Meaning: A diagram that shows the relationships between different items.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tree diagram helped us understand the family relationships.

Category: Education › Mathematics

Synonyms: hierarchical diagram

Meaning: A period of three months, often used in academic settings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The semester is divided into three trimesters.

Category: Education › Academic Terms

Synonyms: quarter

Meaning: The act of staying away from school without permission.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Truancy can lead to disciplinary action.

Category: Education

Synonyms: absenteeism

Meaning: A student who stays away from school without permission.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The truant was caught wandering the streets.

Category: Education

Synonyms: absentee

Meaning: The fee charged for instruction, especially in schools or universities.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She applied for a scholarship to cover her tuition.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• fees
• cost

Meaning: A student who is being tutored.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tutee asked many questions during the session.

Category: Education › Tutoring

Synonyms: student

Meaning: The act of teaching or instructing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Under her tutelage, he improved significantly.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• instruction
• guidance

Meaning: A person who teaches or instructs, especially privately.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She works as a tutor for high school students.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• teacher
• instructor

Meaning: A session of instruction or guidance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tutorial helped me understand the topic better.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• lesson
• session

Meaning: A child between the ages of 9 and 12.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tween was excited about her upcoming birthday party.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• preteen
• young adolescent

Antonyms: teenager

Meaning: The act of writing using a typewriter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He took a course in typewriting to improve his skills.

Category: Education › Skills

Synonyms: typing

Meaning: The action of writing using a keyboard or typewriter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Typing quickly is a valuable skill.

Category: Education › Skills

Synonyms: keyboarding

Meaning: A person who types, especially as a job.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She works as a typist in a law firm.

Category: Education › Careers

Synonyms: keyboardist

Meaning: A beginner or novice.

Part of speech: noun

Example: As a tyro in cooking, she often burned her meals.

Category: Education › Skills

Synonyms:

• novice
• learner

Antonyms: expert

Meaning: People who lack knowledge or experience in a particular area.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The topic was confusing for the uninitiated.

Category: Education

Synonyms: novices

Antonyms: experts

Meaning: abbreviation for 'university college'

Part of speech: abbreviation

Example: She applied to UC for her higher studies.

Category: Education

Meaning: the organization that manages applications to higher education in the UK

Part of speech: noun

Example: I submitted my application through UCAS.

Category: Education › Higher Education

Meaning: Not familiar or not having met someone.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: I was unacquainted with the rules of the game.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• unfamiliar
• unknown

Antonyms:

• acquainted
• familiar

Meaning: Without help or assistance.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He completed the task unaided.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• independent
• self-sufficient

Antonyms:

• aided
• assisted

Meaning: Not able to be answered or explained.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The question was deemed unanswerable.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• insoluble
• unresolvable

Antonyms:

• answerable
• solvable

Meaning: Without help or assistance.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He completed the project unassisted.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• independent
• solo

Antonyms:

• assisted
• helped

Meaning: Not able to be achieved or reached.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her goals seemed unattainable at times.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• impossible
• unreachable

Antonyms:

• attainable
• achievable

Meaning: Simple and easy to understand.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The instructions were straightforward and uncomplicated.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• simple
• straightforward

Antonyms:

• complicated
• complex

Meaning: Not understanding or grasping something.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She looked at him with an uncomprehending expression.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• confused
• bewildered

Antonyms:

• understanding
• comprehending

Meaning: Not thought about or taken into account.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His unconsidered remarks caused confusion.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• thoughtless
• unreflective

Antonyms:

• considered
• thoughtful

Meaning: Not willing to help or cooperate.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The uncooperative student refused to participate in the group project.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• unhelpful
• obstinate

Antonyms:

• cooperative
• helpful

Meaning: Not inclined to criticize; lenient.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His uncritical acceptance of the information was concerning.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• unquestioning
• accepting

Antonyms:

• critical
• analytical

Meaning: Not having made a decision.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He was still undecided about which college to attend.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• undetermined
• indecisive

Antonyms:

• decided
• determined

Meaning: Not formally announced or stated.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is an undeclared major in college.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• unspecified
• undetermined

Antonyms:

• declared
• specified

Meaning: To perform below one's potential or ability.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He tends to under achieve in school despite his intelligence.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• underperform
• fail to meet expectations

Antonyms:

• overachieve
• excel

Meaning: A student who has not yet received a degree.

Part of speech: noun

Example: As an under graduate, she is focused on her studies.

Category: Education

Synonyms: student

Meaning: Not adequately prepared.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The students felt under prepared for the exam.

Category: Education

Synonyms: ill-prepared

Antonyms: well-prepared

Meaning: A student in the first two years of high school or college.

Part of speech: noun

Example: As an underclassman, he was still learning the ropes.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• freshman
• sophomore

Antonyms:

• upperclassman
• senior

Meaning: A female student in the first two years of high school or college.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She was an underclasswoman, eager to learn.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• freshwoman
• sophomore

Antonyms:

• upperclasswoman
• senior

Meaning: To emphasize or highlight something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You should underline the key points in your notes.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• highlight
• underscore

Meaning: Lacking discipline; unruly.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The undisciplined students caused disruptions in class.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

• unruly
• disorderly

Antonyms: disciplined