Academic Achievement Vocabulary

noun something that has been achieved or accomplished

• The attainment of a college degree is seen as a significant achievement in today's society.
• Getting that promotion was a huge attainment for him at work.
• Dude, your attainment of scoring tickets to the concert is epic!
• The attainment of inner peace is a journey that requires self-reflection and mindfulness.

adjective large in size, amount, or extent; significant

• The company experienced a considerable increase in profits last quarter.
• There was a considerable amount of food left over from the party.
• I have a considerable amount of homework to do tonight.
• The artist's painting contained considerable depth and emotion.

noun an honor or recognition given to someone for their achievements

• There is a clear distinction between right and wrong.
• I can't see the distinction between these two shades of blue.
• I don't get the distinction between these sneakers and the ones you already have.
• The distinction between success and failure is often a matter of perseverance.

noun a printed sheet or booklet that advertises a product or event

adjective relating to or involving flying or air travel

• The company distributed a flier to promote their new product.
• I picked up a flier for a local restaurant on my way home.
• Check out this cool flier I found for a concert next weekend!
• She was a real flier, always taking risks and trying new things.

verb gerund or present participle form of the verb 'flourish', meaning to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way

adjective growing or developing in a healthy or vigorous way

• The economy of the country is flourishing due to successful government policies.
• The new bakery in town is really flourishing, they have the best pastries!
• Her online business is totally flourishing, she's making bank!
• The garden of ideas in his mind is flourishing with creativity and innovation.

noun A person who has successfully completed a course of study or training, especially a higher education program

verb To successfully complete a course of study or training, especially a higher education program

• The young woman will officially graduate from university next month.
• My cousin is finally graduating from college this year.
• I can't believe I'm about to graduate high school, it feels surreal!
• After years of hard work, I feel like I'm ready to graduate to the next level in my career.

adjective deserving praise or reward; worthy of honor or distinction

• The student received a meritorious award for his outstanding academic performance.
• She got a meritorious mention in the school newsletter for her volunteer work.
• That movie was so meritorious, I can't wait to watch it again!
• His dedication to the project was truly meritorious, like a shining beacon of hard work.

noun The highest or greatest possible amount or degree of something.

• The scientist took his research to the nth degree to ensure accuracy.
• She always takes her outfits to the nth degree with accessories.
• I'm going to party to the nth degree tonight!
• His obsession with cleanliness is taken to the nth degree.

verb to surpass or exceed in performance or achievement

• The new technology has the potential to outdo all previous models in terms of efficiency.
• I bet my team can outdo yours in the upcoming basketball game.
• I'm gonna outdo myself with this new recipe I found online.
• Her determination to succeed will outdo any obstacles in her way.

noun an act of passing something

verb to move in a specified direction

adjective having completed a certain amount of time or distance

• The bill was passed by a majority vote in the senate.
• I heard that the exam was passed by almost everyone in our class.
• Did you hear that Sarah totally passed her driving test on the first try?
• Time has passed since we last saw each other, but I still think of you often.

noun the action of performing a task or action

verb to carry out or execute a task or action

• The orchestra will perform a symphony at the concert hall.
• The band is going to perform at the local bar tonight.
• The dance crew is gonna perform at the talent show.
• She always knows how to perform under pressure.

noun a halt or stop

verb to be in or rise to an upright position on the feet

• The CEO asked everyone to stand for the national anthem.
• Hey, can you stand up and grab me a drink?
• I can't believe he stood me up on our date!
• She always stands by her principles no matter what.

noun a male animal, especially a horse, that is kept for breeding purposes

• The studious student spent hours in the library studying for his exams.
• Hey, are you coming to the study session with the studious group later?
• That guy is a total stud, he's always acing his tests without even trying.
• She's a real stud when it comes to problem-solving, she always finds a way to fix things.

adjective extremely large; huge

adverb used to emphasize the great extent or size of something

• The company reported a whopping increase in profits this quarter.
• I can't believe she ate a whopping three slices of pizza!
• That concert was a whopping good time!
• His ego was so big, it was a whopping obstacle in his relationships.

verb to provide someone with information or instructions

adjective describing something that is currently in a good or optimal condition

preposition used to indicate location or position within something

• The athlete is currently in-form and performing exceptionally well.
• She's been in-form lately, scoring goals left and right.
• He's totally in-form right now, crushing it on the field.
• The team is in-form like a well-oiled machine, smoothly executing their plays.

noun better

preposition for

article a

• The new management team has brought about a change for the better in our company's efficiency.
• Switching to a healthier diet has really made a change for the better in my energy levels.
• Getting a new phone was definitely a change for the better - my old one was so slow!
• Learning to let go of the past was like opening a door to a change for the better in my mental health.