Lexical shit - articles

academic integrity

Definition: Being honest and fair in your studies and academic work.

Example sentence: I always follow academic integrity by doing my own work and citing my sources.

online proctoring

Definition: Monitoring students during an online exam to prevent cheating.

Example sentence: Our university uses online proctoring to make sure exams are fair.

remote assessment

Definition: A test or assignment completed from a different location, usually online.

Example sentence: I completed my remote assessment from home using my laptop.

online cheating behaviour

Definition: Actions that break exam rules or give an unfair advantage during online tests.

Example sentence: Using unauthorized websites during an exam is an example of online cheating behaviour.

ethical practices

Definition: Actions that are honest, fair, and morally right.

Example sentence: I follow ethical practices by being honest in my academic work.

technological glitches

Definition: Small technical problems in a device or system.

Example sentence: During the online exam, I experienced several technological glitches.

information security

Definition: Protecting information from unauthorized access or misuse.

Example sentence: Information security is important for keeping students' data safe.

exam monitoring

Definition: Watching students during an exam to ensure they follow the rules.

Example sentence: Exam monitoring helps prevent cheating during online tests.

time managment

Definition: The ability to use your time effectively.

Example sentence: Good time management helped me finish the exam on time.

curb dishonesty

Definition: To reduce or prevent dishonest behaviour.

Example sentence: Online proctoring is used to curb dishonesty during exams.

online assessment environment

Definition: The digital setting where online tests and assignments take place.

Example sentence: A secure online assessment environment helps students focus on their work.

exam axiety

Definition: Stress or nervousness before or during an exam.

Example sentence: I sometimes experience exam anxiety before important tests.

assessment reliability

Definition: The consistency of assessment results.

Getting similar results each time the assessment is used.

Example sentence: Assessment reliability is important for fair grading.

accessible technology

Definition: Technology that can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities.

Example sentence: Our school provides accessible technology for all students.

online exam conditions

Definition: The rules and environment for taking an online exam.

Example sentence: I followed all online exam conditions during the test.

academic misconduct

Definition: Dishonest behaviour in academic work.

Example sentence: Copying another student's answers is a form of academic misconduct.

cheating prevention

Definition: Actions taken to stop cheating.

Example sentence: The university uses several methods for cheating prevention.

Assessment validity

Definition: How well an assessment measures what it is supposed to measure.

Example sentence: Assessment validity ensures that test results are meaningful.

Code of conduct

Definition: A set of rules about proper behaviour.

Example sentence: I always follow the university's code of conduct.

Plagiarism detection software

Definition: Software that checks if work has been copied from other sources.

Example sentence: Our essays are checked with plagiarism detection software.

Screen out criticism

Definition: To ignore or block negative comments.

Example sentence: Successful leaders know how to screen out criticism and stay focused on their goals.

Performance review

Definition: An evaluation of an employee's work.

Example sentence: I received positive feedback during my performance review.

Fast-track

Definition: A quicker way to achieve progress or success.

Example sentence: This internship helped me fast-track my career.

Mystery of highly specialized expertise

Definition: The difficulty of understanding advanced professional knowledge.

Example sentence: The mystery of highly specialized expertise makes some jobs hard to understand.

Commitment to excellence

Definition: A strong dedication to doing something very well.

Example sentence: My commitment to excellence helps me achieve high results.

(Receive) accolades

Definition: To receive praise or awards for achievements.

Example sentence: She received accolades for her outstanding work.

Bad-mouthing (clients)

Definition: Speaking negatively about clients.

Example sentence: Professional employees avoid bad-mouthing clients.

Aspire to high levels of performance

Definition: To aim to achieve very good results.

Example sentence: I aspire to high levels of performance in my studies.

Tailor-made

Definition: Made or designed for a specific person or purpose.

Example sentence: The company offers tailor-made solutions for its clients.

Pinpoint (key problems)

Definition: To identify something exactly.

Example sentence: The report helped us pinpoint the key problems in the project.

Alienate (the client)

Definition: To make someone feel disconnected or unfriendly.

Example sentence: Poor communication can alienate the client.

(Remarkably) impervious to (conflicting points of view)

Definition: Not influenced by different opinions.

Example sentence: He was remarkably impervious to conflicting points of view.

Short-circuit (learning)

Definition: To prevent or reduce effective learning.

Example sentence: Copying answers can short-circuit learning.

Susceptible to

Definition: Easily affected by something.

Example sentence: Young people are often susceptible to peer pressure.

A propensity (to)

Definition: A natural tendency to do or feel something.

Example sentence: She has a propensity to feel shame and guilt after making mistakes.

Fear of failure

Definition: Worry about not succeeding.

Example sentence: My fear of failure sometimes stops me from taking risks.

(A high sense of) despondency

Definition: A feeling of sadness and hopelessness.

Example sentence: After several rejections, he felt a high sense of despondency.

To no avail

Definition: Without success.

Example sentence: I tried to solve the problem, but to no avail.

Carbohydrate food

Definition: Food that contains carbohydrates and gives energy.

Example sentence: Pasta is a popular carbohydrate food among athletes.

Sports people

Definition: People who regularly take part in sports.

Example sentence: Sports people need a healthy diet to perform well.

Requirement (noun)

Definition: Something that is needed or necessary.

Example sentence: Passing the exam is a requirement for the course.

Require (verb)

Definition: To need something.

Example sentence: This job requires good communication skills.

Required (adjective)

Definition: Needed or necessary.

Example sentence: All required documents were submitted on time.

Limit (noun)

Definition: The greatest amount allowed.

Example sentence: There is a limit on the number of participants.

Limit (verb)

Definition: To control or reduce something.

Example sentence: We should limit our screen time.

Limiting (adjective)

Definition: Restricting progress or development.

Example sentence: Lack of experience can be a limiting factor.

Benefit (noun)

Definition: An advantage or positive effect.

Example sentence: Regular exercise has many health benefits.

Benefit (verb)

Definition: To help or improve something.

Example sentence: This course will benefit my career.

Beneficial (adjective)

Definition: Helpful or good.

Example sentence: Drinking water is beneficial for your health.

Intensity (noun)

Definition: The strength or level of something.

Example sentence: The intensity of the training increased.

Intensify (verb)

Definition: To make something stronger.

Example sentence: The coach decided to intensify the workouts.

Intense (adjective)

Definition: Very strong or extreme.

Example sentence: It was an intense competition.

Simplicity (noun)

Definition: The quality of being simple.

Example sentence: The simplicity of the plan made it effective.

Simplify (verb)

Definition: To make something easier.

Example sentence: The teacher simplified the instructions.

Simple (adjective)

Definition: Easy to understand or do.

Example sentence: The task was simple and quick.

Digestion (noun)

Definition: The process of breaking down food in the body.

Example sentence: Good digestion is important for health.

Digest (verb)

Definition: To break down food in the body.

Example sentence: The body digests food after a meal.

Digestive (adjective)

Definition: Related to digestion.

Example sentence: Fiber supports a healthy digestive system.

Held the view

Definition: Believed or thought something.

Example sentence: Scientists once held the view that the Earth was the center of the universe.

Suppose

Definition: To think that something is probably true.

Example sentence: I suppose he is right about the solution.

A large number of

Definition: Many.

Example sentence: A large number of students attended the lecture.

Known as / Generally called

Definition: Given a particular name.

Example sentence: Water is generally called H₂O in science.

On the other hand / In contrast

Definition: Used to show an opposite idea.

Example sentence: The first option is cheaper; on the other hand, the second is more reliable.

Composed predominantly of

Definition: Made mostly of.

Example sentence: The atmosphere is composed predominantly of nitrogen.

Comparatively

Definition: When compared with something else.

Example sentence: This task is comparatively easy.

Relatively

Definition: Fairly or in comparison with something else.

Example sentence: The exam was relatively difficult.

Ascertain

Definition: To find out something for certain.

Example sentence: Researchers tried to ascertain the cause of the problem.

Establish

Definition: To prove or confirm something.

Example sentence: The study established a link between diet and health.

Calculate

Definition: To find an amount using mathematics.

Example sentence: I calculated the total cost of the trip.

Estimate

Definition: To make an approximate calculation.

Example sentence: We estimated the project would take two weeks.

Case

Definition: A particular example or instance.

Example sentence: In this case, the answer is correct.

Situation

Definition: A set of circumstances at a particular time.

Example sentence: The situation improved after the meeting.

Perplexing

Definition: Difficult to understand.

Example sentence: I found the question perplexing.

Puzzling

Definition: Confusing or hard to explain.

Example sentence: The results were puzzling to the researchers.

Thought

Definition: Believed.

Example sentence: The disease was once thought to be untreatable.

Considered

Definition: Regarded as.

Example sentence: This book is considered a classic.

Group

Definition: A number of people or things together.

Example sentence: A group of students worked on the project.

Collection

Definition: A set of things gathered together.

Example sentence: The museum has a large collection of paintings.

Allowed

Definition: Permitted.

Example sentence: Students are allowed to use calculators.

Enabled

Definition: Made something possible.

Example sentence: Technology enabled faster communication.

Stretches

Definition: Extends over an area or distance.

Example sentence: The forest stretches for many kilometers.

Extends

Definition: Reaches or continues further.

Example sentence: The road extends to the coast.

Downgraded

Definition: Reduced in rank or importance.

Example sentence: The team was downgraded after a poor season.

Demoted

Definition: Given a lower position or rank.

Example sentence: He was demoted after breaking company rules.

Evolve

Definition: To develop gradually.

Example sentence: Languages evolve over time.

Flourish

Definition: To grow or develop successfully.

Example sentence: Small businesses can flourish with good support.

Comprise

Definition: To consist of or include.

Example sentence: The committee comprises ten members.

Orbit

Definition: To move around a planet or star.

Example sentence: The Earth orbits the Sun.

Rotate

Definition: To turn around a central point.

Example sentence: The Earth rotates once every 24 hours.

Emit

Definition: To send out light, heat, sound, or gas.

Example sentence: The Sun emits energy that reaches Earth.

Graphology

Definition: The study of writing systems and scripts.

Example sentence: In linguistics, I learned that graphology studies writing systems.

Grapheme

Definition: The smallest unit of writing in a language.

Example sentence: The letter "b" is a grapheme in English.

Phonemes

Definition: The smallest units of sound in a language.

Example sentence: English has more phonemes than letters.

Distinguish

Definition: To recognize the difference between things.

Example sentence: I can distinguish between British and American pronunciation.

In contrast

Definition: Used to show a difference.

Example sentence: English spelling is complex; in contrast, Spanish spelling is more regular.

Coined by analogy with sth

Definition: Created based on a similar idea or word.

Example sentence: The term was coined by analogy with an existing word.

Analogous to sth

Definition: Similar to something in an important way.

Example sentence: A grapheme is analogous to a phoneme in speech.

Depending on sth

Definition: According to a particular condition.

Example sentence: The pronunciation changes depending on the word.

Relationships between sth

Definition: Connections between things.

Example sentence: Linguists study the relationships between sounds and letters.

Apply to sth

Definition: To be relevant to something.

Example sentence: This rule applies to all English nouns.