Higher Education Institutions

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun a college that offers courses designed to prepare students for a career or for further study at a four-year college or university

  • After completing high school, many students choose to attend a junior college before transferring to a four-year university.
  • I'm thinking about going to junior college for a couple years to save money before transferring.
  • I'm just doing my gen eds at junior college before I transfer to a bigger school.
  • Junior college is like the stepping stone to higher education for many students.

noun a region in the northeastern United States consisting of the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut

  • New England is known for its rich history and beautiful fall foliage.
  • I'm planning a road trip to New England this summer to visit all the coastal towns.
  • Let's head up to New England for some wicked good lobster rolls.
  • The Patriots are the kings of the AFC East in the kingdom of New England.

noun a prime minister or other head of government

verb to perform the first public showing of a movie or play

adjective first in importance, rank, or quality

  • The premier of the province announced new legislation during a press conference.
  • Did you catch the premier's speech on TV last night?
  • The premier is really shaking things up in the government.
  • As the premier of the team, she leads by example and sets high standards for everyone.

noun a city in Belgium where Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated in 1815

  • Waterloo is a city in Belgium known for its historical significance.
  • Let's meet at the Waterloo station for lunch.
  • I heard there's a cool party happening in Waterloo tonight.
  • Facing your fears can feel like battling your own Waterloo.

noun a borough of New York City located mainly on Manhattan Island

adjective relating to or characteristic of Manhattan

  • Manhattan is one of the five boroughs of New York City.
  • Let's take a trip to Manhattan and explore all the famous landmarks.
  • I love hanging out in Manhattan, it's always so lit.
  • In the concrete jungle of Manhattan, dreams are made and broken.