topic 2: EDUCATION -VOCAB 1

abolish

to end an activity or custom officially

academics

the subjects that you study in high school or college

academy

an organization intended to protect and develop an art, science, language, etc.,

administration

the arrangements and tasks needed to control the operation of a plan or organization

auditory

of or about hearing

augment

to increase the size or value of something by adding something to it

care-taker

a person employed to take care of a large building

compulsory

If something is compulsory, you must do it because of a rule or law

compel

to force someone to do something

constructive

If advice, criticism, or actions are constructive,

cram

to force a lot of people or things into a small space

daunting

making you feel slightly frightened or worried about your ability

certificate

the qualification that you receive when you are successful in an exam

deplorable

very bad

determination

the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult

diligent

careful and using a lot of effort

discipline

training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves

dolefully

in a way that is, looks, or sounds very sad

encouragement

words or behaviour that give someone confidence to do something

courage

the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation