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Subject The thing that is studied or taught in a school, university, or other educational institution. Also, a person or thing being dealt with by authority or official procedure. ■ Did you hear about the math subject who refused to learn calculus? He said it was too hard to understand and he just wanted to stick to adding and subtracting.
essay A written composition, typically consisting of several paragraphs, on a particular topic or subject. It is usually required in college as a way for students to demonstrate their understanding of a subject. ■ "I had to write an essay on the history of the internet and I couldn't stop laughing because it's so boring."
Exams Noun: A series of tests taken by students to determine their knowledge and understanding of a subject. ■ "I'm so glad exams are over, I can finally go out and enjoy myself again.", Verb: To take an exam or series of exams in a subject. ■ "I need to study for my exams if I want to pass this class.", Noun: A person who has taken too many exams and is now exhausted from studying. ■ "I'm starting to feel like an 'exam-bot' - I've been taking tests for so long, I can't even remember what life was like before."
annals A collection of records or accounts, typically relating to a particular period of time or subject. ■ The annals of history are full of tales of kings and queens who ruled with an iron fist.
Anyways A word used to change the subject or shift focus away from the current conversation. ■ "So, how was your day?" "Anyways, let's talk about my cat instead."
article A short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that appears in a magazine or newspaper. ■ Did you see the latest article about cats in space? It was out of this world!
bracing To give or provide with something necessary or important, such as courage or confidence. ■ "I knew I had to brace myself for this presentation. It was my least favorite subject and the audience was known to be tough."
Civilian A person who is not a member of the military or police force, and is therefore subject to all the laws and regulations of society. ■ "The civilian population is often caught in the middle of military conflicts."
Classes A group of people who are all studying the same subject or taking the same course. ■ "I can't believe I have to take the same boring classes as everyone else."
Clouded to be confused, obscured, or obscure ■ "The student's understanding of the subject was clouded by their lack of prior knowledge."
Concentration The ability to focus one's mind on a single task or subject, often involving extreme mental effort. ■ John was able to maintain his concentration during the marathon by thinking about his favorite pizza.
course A series of lessons or instructions given in a particular subject or field. ■ "I took a course on advanced math, but I failed the final exam because I couldn't solve the problems involving imaginary numbers."
Disciplined An individual who is well-behaved, obedient and follows rules strictly. ■ "John was disciplined and never missed a class. In fact, he got an A in every subject!"
diversion A humorous or amusing way to change the subject. ■ "Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!" This is a classic example of using diversion as a way to avoid a serious question.
extricate To pull something apart or separate it, often with difficulty. ■ I had to extricate myself from the awkward conversation with my boss by quickly changing the subject to more light-hearted topics like the weather and sports.
Finances The boring and dull subject of money that no one cares about, except for accountants and business students. ■ "I don't care about finances," said the student, "as long as I can afford pizza and beer every Friday night."
geeky adjective: being extremely intelligent, knowledgeable or interested in a particular subject or hobby ■ "Wow, that guy is so geeky he knows the capital of every country in the world!"
genre A type of literature or art characterized by a particular style, subject, or theme. ■ "I love reading science fiction novels because they have so much adventure and excitement!"
Grades A set of marks or grades given to a student indicating their level of performance in a subject. ■ "John got an A+ in math, but failed English with a D."
Greater Something that is larger in quantity, extent, or importance than something else. ■ "I have a greater understanding of the subject now."
Header A person who is very intelligent or knowledgeable about a particular subject. The top part of a webpage. ■ "I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were a header. You must know everything!"
Ignoramus A person who is completely unaware of anything, or who knows nothing about a particular subject. ■ "I was shocked to discover that my friend the Ignoramus had never heard of pizza before!"
Ignorant A person who is foolish, uneducated, or lacks knowledge about a particular subject. ■ "I'm not ignorant, I just haven't read the book yet."
intelligent A person who has a high level of understanding and knowledge, especially in a particular subject or area. ■ John's dog is so intelligent that it learned how to fetch the newspaper every morning without being told.
knowledge An amusing and inaccurate understanding of a subject or topic. ■ "I have knowledge that all elephants can play the trumpet, but I've yet to see one do so."
Layman A person who is not an expert in a particular field or subject, often characterized by their lack of knowledge and understanding. ■ "The layman's understanding of quantum physics is limited to 'it's really weird.'"
Math A subject of study that involves the use of numbers and symbols to solve problems and understand abstract concepts. ■ "I'm sorry, but I don't do well with math. It's just not my thing."
narrowing The process of becoming increasingly focused or narrowed down to a specific topic. ■ "As the group's discussion began to narrow, they quickly realized that they had very different opinions on the subject."
Opinions A collection of someone's beliefs or views about a particular subject or issue. ■ "I don't care what your opinions are, I'm still going to eat all the tacos."
Princess A beautiful and intelligent young woman who is often the subject of romantic interest. ■ "I'm pretty sure I saw a princess at the grocery store today. She was shopping for some chocolate and a new pair of shoes."
prof A term used to refer to a person who is very knowledgeable in a particular subject or field. ■ "The prof is a total genius when it comes to quantum mechanics."
questioned To be the subject of interrogation or inquiry. ■ "Why was the math book questioned by the principal?"
Research A hilarious and in-depth study of a subject or topic. ■ "Did you know that research shows that chocolate can make you smarter? I'm doing my own research by eating a lot of chocolate right now!"
rudimentary Having no advanced knowledge or skill in a particular subject, or lacking refinement. ■ "She may be a talented artist, but when it comes to cooking, she's still learning the basics. Her spaghetti sauce is practically rudimentary."
scholar A person who is extremely intelligent and has a great deal of knowledge in a particular subject. ■ "I may not be a scholar, but I can sure outsmart that guy in a trivia game."
Subjecting To force someone to listen to a boring speech or watch an uninteresting show. ■ After hearing her friend's attempt at stand-up comedy, Sarah decided to subject him to more of his terrible jokes.
theme A general idea or subject that is repeated throughout something, such as a book, movie, or song. ■ "The theme of the party was '80s pop culture,' and everyone dressed up in neon colors and danced to classic hits."
tons A very large amount of something, often used to exaggerate ■ "I have tons of experience in public speaking! In fact, I could give a speech on this subject while blindfolded and still make it sound engaging."
topics A subject of conversation or interest. ■ "I asked my friend what the latest trendy topics were, and he said 'It's all about memes and hashtags these days!'
tormenting To subject someone to endless teasing, harassment or torment in the form of jokes and puns. ■ "I can't believe he still finds my dad's jokes funny. It's like they're tormenting me!
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!"
Variable A thing that is subject to change or variation. ■ That variable weather is unpredictable and can make you sweat one day and freeze the next.
windbag A person who talks a great deal or at length about trivial matters, often without any real knowledge of the subject. ■ John was such a windbag that he could talk for hours about the weather.
anybody Anyone who is willing to listen to a long and boring story about the person's favorite subject, usually with an emphasis on how much better it was in their childhood. ■ "I just love talking about my childhood. It was so much fun! Anybody want to hear me ramble on about how great 80's pop culture was?"
atlas A large map of the world, used for navigation. ■ "I need to find my way home, can you show me your atlas?", An extremely knowledgeable person on a certain subject, similar to an encyclopedia. ■ "Who's the atlas for Greek mythology? I need to know everything!"
basics The fundamental principles and concepts of a subject, often taught in introductory courses. ■ When it comes to cooking, the basics are all you need to know. For example, if you don't understand how to chop an onion, you're never going to be able to make a good omelette.
blurb A short and humorous description of a book, movie or product, written by its creator or someone else who knows the subject matter well. ■ "The Blurb: A Novel about a talking parrot who saves the world from an evil sorcerer."
boarder A person who is a guest in a room at a hostel or boarding house. ■ "I am a boarder in this dormitory for the next six months.", A person who is constantly on a board, such as a skateboard or snowboard. ■ "That guy is such a boarder - he can't seem to stay off his skateboard.", A person who is extremely interested in a particular subject or hobby. ■ "She's a real boarder when it comes to cooking - she spends hours experimenting with new recipes."
bumming Engaging in conversation with someone who is not familiar with a particular subject or topic. This usually involves asking questions and listening to their responses, rather than simply giving your own opinions. ■ "I bummed my friend on the history of ancient Egypt, but he was clueless about most of it!"
Chancellor A high-ranking government official who manages the budget and collects taxes. ■ The chancellor's latest budget proposal included cutting funding for public schools by 10%., A person who is very knowledgeable about a particular subject or hobby. ■ "I don't know much about cooking, but I can always count on my chancellor to whip up something delicious!