Higher Education Vocabulary

noun something added to another thing but not essential to it

adjective connected or added in a subordinate or auxiliary capacity

• The adjunct professor taught an additional course this semester.
• The part-time teacher is also an adjunct at the university.
• I heard that the adjunct gig pays pretty well.
• Learning how to play the guitar was just an adjunct to his overall musical talent.

noun a member of a college, especially a collegiate church

adjective relating to or characteristic of a college or its students

• The collegiate atmosphere at the university promotes academic excellence.
• I love the collegiate vibe on campus - everyone is so friendly and helpful.
• The collegiate crowd at the party was really cool to hang out with.
• Their friendship was so strong, it was almost collegiate in nature.

noun a piece of writing that is done for a fee according to the customer's specifications

• Many students opt to hire a professional writer to create a custom essay for their academic assignments.
• Hey, have you ever thought about getting someone to write a custom essay for you?
• I heard you can pay someone to whip up a custom essay for you.
• Writing a custom essay is like crafting a unique piece of art tailored to your specific requirements.

noun A shortened form of the word 'academy', which refers to a place of study or training in a particular subject.

• The academy's rigorous academic standards ensure that students are well-prepared for their future careers.
• I heard that the new academic building on campus has state-of-the-art technology in every classroom.
• I'm so over this academic stuff, let's just skip class and go get some food instead.
• Her academic approach to problem-solving helped her navigate through the complexities of the project.

noun A period of time in which students attend school or college, typically lasting for nine to ten months

adjective Describing something related to education or learning within a specific time frame

• The academic year typically runs from September to June.
• I can't wait for the academic year to be over so I can relax.
• I'm so ready to bounce after this academic year.
• Each academic year is a new chapter in the book of life.