Academic Achievement

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the time, place, manner, or degree of an action

preposition a word or group of words that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• The team won three games in succession, securing their spot in the finals.
• I ate three slices of pizza in succession and now I'm feeling stuffed.
• She aced three exams in succession, she's on fire!
• The artist painted three masterpieces in succession, each one more stunning than the last.

noun the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or reward

verb to deserve or be worthy of something

• The candidate's merit was recognized by the selection committee.
• I think your idea has merit and should be considered.
• That movie was totally merit-worthy, dude!
• Hard work and determination are the keys to unlocking the door of merit.

noun a term used informally in British English to describe someone who is perceived as overly focused on their studies or intellectual pursuits

• She was known as a girly swot in school, always excelling in her studies and extracurricular activities.
• My sister is a total girly swot - she loves fashion and makeup but also gets straight A's in school.
• I never would have guessed that she's a girly swot - she always looks so trendy and fashionable.
• Being a girly swot doesn't mean you can't have fun - she knows how to balance her interests and responsibilities.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

• The new cleaning product claims to be a one and done solution for tough stains.
• I love using this app for editing photos - it's a total one and done deal.
• Just pop it in the microwave for a minute and it's a one and done meal.
• She approached the project with a one and done attitude, finishing it quickly and efficiently.

noun Par is a term used in golf to refer to the standard number of strokes a good player is expected to take to complete a hole or course.

adjective Above par is used to describe something that is better or higher than the usual or expected standard.

preposition Above is a preposition indicating a higher position or level than something else.

• The quality of the product was above par compared to other items in the market.
• Her performance in the exam was above par, she really aced it!
• The party last night was above par, everyone had a blast.
• His leadership skills are above par, he always goes the extra mile.