Lesson 5: HIGHER EDUCATION

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require
require /rɪˈkwaɪər/
(verb) to need something; to depend on somebody/something
Example: The law requires that each item clearly display the warranty information


accommodate
accommodate /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
(verb) to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit
Example: The meeting room was large enough to accommodate the various needs of the groups using it


apply
apply /əˈplaɪ/
(verb) to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a loan, permission for something, a place at a university, etc.
Example: The college graduate applied for three jobs and received three offers.


appointment
appointment /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
(noun) a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work
Example: I've got a dentist appointment at 3 o'clock.


admit
admit /ədˈmɪt/
(verb) to agree, often unwillingly, that something is true
Example: The injured patient was admitted to the unit directly from the emergency room


requirement
requirement /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
(noun) something that you need or want
Example: A good degree is a minimum requirement for many jobs.


mate
mate /meɪt/
(noun) a friend
Example: We've been mates since our school days.


accommodation
accommodation /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃn/
(noun) a place to live, work or stay in
Example: Where can we find cheap accommodation?


application
application /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) a formal (often written) request for something, such as a job, permission to do something or a place at a college or university
Example: Susan is writing a letter of application.


appoint
appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/
(verb) to choose somebody for a job or position of responsibility
Example: He's just been appointed as director of the publishing division.


reference
reference /ˈrefrəns/
(noun) a thing you say or write that mentions somebody/something else; the act of mentioning somebody/something
Example: I can send two references from my teachers.


applied
applied /əˈplaɪd/
(adjective) used in a practical way; not theoretical
Example: My favorite subject is applied mathematics.


applicant
applicant /ˈæplɪkənt/
(noun) a person who makes a formal request for something (= applies for it) , especially for a job, a place at a college or university, etc.
Example: How many applicants did you have for the job?


applicable
applicable /ˈæplɪkəbl/
(adjective) that can be said to be true in the case of somebody/something
Example: The new qualifications are applicable to all European countries.


blame something on somebody
blame something on somebody /bleɪm ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒn ˈsʌmbədi/
(verb)
Example: Don't blame it on me.


blameless
blameless /ˈbleɪmləs/
(adjective) doing no wrong; free from responsibility for doing something bad
Example: It was mainly my fault, but she wasn't entirely blameless.


daunting
daunting /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
(adjective) making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something; likely to make somebody feel this way
Example: In spite of unification, the country was still faced with the daunting prospect of overcoming four decades of division.


daunt
daunt /dɔːnt/
(verb) to make somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something
Example: She was not at all daunted by the size of the problem.


admission
admission /ədˈmɪʃn/
(noun) the act of accepting somebody into an institution, organization, etc.; the right to enter a place or to join an institution or organization
Example: Her silence was taken as an admission of guilt.


admissible
admissible /ədˈmɪsəbl/
(adjective) that can be allowed or accepted, especially in court
Example: The judge ruled that the new evidence was admissible.


reference letter
reference letter /ˈrefərəns ˈletər/
(noun)
Example: My teacher said that he would give me a very good reference letter.


entrance examination
entrance examination /ˈentrəns ɪgˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
(noun)
Example: Did you pass the entrance examination to the National Economics University?


requisite
requisite /ˈrekwɪzɪt/
(adjective) necessary for a particular purpose
Example: He lacked the requisite skills for the job.