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education The process of acquiring knowledge and skills, typically through formal instruction in a school or university. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! That's what I call an education in nutrition.
Basic Something that is extremely simple or easy to understand, often used as a term of condescension towards someone who lacks intelligence or education. ■ "That question is so basic, even a caveman could answer it."
Campus A large, open area surrounded by buildings and used for education, sports, and other activities. ■ "I can't believe I have to go back to campus after summer break. It's like going to jail."
cultured having good manners, taste, and education; refined and sophisticated in behavior and language ■ He may be cultured, but he still can't cook a decent meal!
funds The monetary resources of a country or organization, often used humorously to refer to their ability to pay for something. ■ "I heard the government has allocated more funds for education. I wonder what they mean by 'more'?"
Grade A level of education or academic achievement. ■ "I dropped my grade in history last semester because I couldn't keep up with all the boring lectures."
graduates A group of people who have completed their education and earned a degree or diploma. ■ The graduates were so proud of themselves, they threw their caps in the air.
institute An establishment that provides education or training in a particular field. ■ The Institute of Mime Arts has produced some of the most entertaining street performers on the planet!
ostensibly Pretending to be something that you are not, usually in order to deceive or mislead others. ■ "The politician ostensibly supports education reform, but in reality he's just trying to cut funding for public schools.
Profession A job that requires a certain level of education or skill. ■ "John's profession as a professional juggler may seem like a hobby to some, but he takes it very seriously and spends hours practicing every day."
qualifications The ability to do something or hold a particular position based on education, experience, skills, or other factors. ■ "John may not have the necessary qualifications to become a doctor, but he's really good at playing video games."
retard A person who is mentally or physically slow, especially in comparison to others of the same age and education. ■ "I forgot my keys, I must be such a retard."
senate A group of old, out-of-touch politicians who can't seem to make any decisions that benefit the country. ■ "The senate voted unanimously to increase taxes on middle-class families while cutting funding for education and healthcare."
Snotty Adjective: having an unpleasant, snobbish or overly refined attitude. ■ "She's so snotty and always talking about her fancy education."
Tutoring A form of education in which one person teaches another, often for a fee. ■ "I'm not paying my child $50 an hour for tutoring when I can just watch YouTube videos on the same subject myself!"
Zoo An establishment where animals are kept in captivity for public viewing and education, often featuring a variety of exotic species. ■ "I can't believe we went to the zoo and didn't see any lions. What a zoo!"
courses A series of lessons or instructions that teach you how to do something, usually provided by an institution of higher education. ■ "I took a course in rocket science, but I didn't realize it would require so much math. It was like trying to solve equations while bouncing on a trampoline."
Degrees A unit of measurement for the amount of education attained or earned by a person. It is typically measured in increments of 30, such as associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees. ■ "I may not have a Ph.D., but I sure do know a thing or two about rocket science thanks to my master's degree!"
Discriminated To treat someone unfairly or unjustly because of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, weight, height, education level, income, social status, or any other characteristic that is considered different from the majority. ■ John was discriminated against at work because he's gay. His colleagues made derogatory comments and excluded him from important meetings.
excursions noun - a short trip made from home or school for pleasure, education, or business purposes. ■ "I took an excursion to the beach last summer and spent my whole day building sandcastles." ■ "The class went on a field trip to the zoo as part of their biology excursions.
functioning Being able to do something in a way that is considered normal or expected for one's age, education, and background. ■ "I can't believe my grandma is still functioning at the age of 85. She's always up for a game of bridge and never complains about anything!"
Funding The act of providing financial support for a project or organization. ■ When the government announced they were cutting funding for the arts, many artists were left without their usual sources of income. But fear not! They banded together and started crowdfunding their projects on Kickstarter instead. A type of financial aid that is provided by a government or other organization for the purpose of supporting education or research. ■ "Funding opportunities" are often advertised on academic job boards, but most researchers would agree that the real treasure lies in finding a generous grant., A type of investment where an individual or organization provides money to support a project or business with the expectation of receiving a share of the profits. ■ "Venture capital" is a popular form of funding for start-ups, but it often comes with high interest rates and strict repayment terms. But hey, if you're willing to take the risk, it could be worth it in the end!, The act of making a lot of money through a successful business or project. ■ "Funding" can also refer to the amount of wealth an individual has accumulated. It's no wonder that many people are searching for ways to increase their funding!
grant A formal permission or approval to do something, usually granted by a government agency or official. ■ "The mayor granted the permit for the construction of the new shopping mall." Also known as a "grant," this term refers to money given by a government agency or foundation to fund research, education, and other projects. ■ "The scientist received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the effects of climate change on marine life."
Intellectuals A group of people who have a high level of education and intelligence, often associated with elitism and a disdain for common people. ■ "The intellectuals in the room were all dressed in black and sipped their espressos while discussing the latest literary trends."
lesser A person of low intelligence or education, who is not up to par with the rest of society. ■ John was a lesser man than Sarah. He couldn't even hold a conversation without using filler words like "um" and "uh."
Patronizing To treat someone with condescension or disdain, usually because of their perceived lack of intelligence, education, or social status. ■ "I can't believe my boss is patronizing me for not being able to finish this report on time. I'm sure he knows I have other responsibilities besides just doing his bidding!"
Policy A set of rules or principles that govern behavior in a particular area, such as business, politics, or education. ■ When the new CEO announced his policy of mandatory fun every Friday, the employees were ecstatic. They spent the rest of the week coming up with ideas for how to make every Friday a blast!
primer A light and refreshing appetizer or snack, often used to stimulate the appetite before a meal. ■ "John's primer of choice was always a bag of potato chips.", A person who is new to something or someone, often used in the context of education or training. ■ "The new teacher was a bit of a primer on teaching methods."
puppets Small, hand-held figures of people or animals made of wood, cloth, or some other material, used for entertainment and education. ■ "I had a great time at the puppet show last night! The audience was in stitches during the scene where the two puppets accidentally fell into each other's lap."
Snob An extremely pretentious and arrogant person who looks down on others because of their social status, wealth, or education. ■ "I can't believe I have to sit next to this snob at the dinner party. They're always talking about their fancy degrees and expensive vacations."
Socialism A political and economic ideology that advocates for the common ownership of the means of production and distribution of goods and services, with the goal of achieving equality and fairness for all. ■ "I love socialism because it means I don't have to worry about paying for my own healthcare or education. Plus, I get to share my favorite sandwich with everyone else!"