Educational Policy Vocabulary

verb to take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant

• The new law will supersede the previous one, making it null and void.
• The updated version of the software will supersede the older one.
• The new fashion trend is going to totally supersede the old one.
• His passion for music seemed to supersede all other interests in his life.

noun the state of being without work or employment

• The government is implementing policies to address worklessness in the country.
• Many people are struggling with worklessness and finding it hard to secure a job.
• Worklessness is a real bummer, dude.
• Worklessness can feel like being adrift in a sea of uncertainty.