School-Related Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

embarrassing truant

embarrassing

adjective causing someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed

  • The speaker's embarrassing mistake during the conference caused quite a stir.
  • It was so embarrassing when I tripped and fell in front of everyone at the party.
  • I can't believe I accidentally sent that embarrassing text to my boss!
  • The team's embarrassing defeat in the championship game was a tough pill to swallow.

truant

noun a student who stays away from school without permission

adjective being absent or avoiding responsibilities

  • The school has a strict policy for dealing with truants.
  • The truant was caught skipping class again.
  • That truant is always ditching school.
  • His wandering mind made him a truant in his own thoughts.