Study Habits And Techniques

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

article a word that specifies a noun, such as 'the', 'a', or 'an'

• During the busy season, employees often have to burn the midnight oil to meet project deadlines.
• I have to burn the midnight oil tonight to finish my assignment on time.
• I'll be burning the midnight oil to get this report done before the deadline.
• Sometimes in life, you have to burn the midnight oil to achieve your goals.

noun a memorizing process using routine or repetition

adjective learned or repeated mechanically without full understanding

• The students memorized the information through rote learning.
• She learned the dance routine through rote practice.
• He aced the test by rote memorization.
• The actor delivered his lines with rote precision.

noun a substance that increases activity, energy, and alertness in the body

adjective having the quality of stimulating or energizing

• The doctor prescribed a stimulant to help improve the patient's focus and attention.
• I heard that energy drinks are popular stimulants among students pulling all-nighters.
• Some people rely on caffeine as their go-to stimulant to get through the day.
• Music can be a powerful stimulant for creativity and inspiration.

adjective not characterized by method or order; lacking a systematic approach

• His unmethodical approach to project management led to numerous delays and errors.
• She's so unmethodical, always losing track of important documents.
• I can't stand working with him, he's just too unmethodical for my taste.
• The artist's unmethodical brush strokes created a chaotic yet captivating masterpiece.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• It is important for students to crack a book and study regularly to succeed in school.
• Hey, have you cracked a book yet for that upcoming exam?
• I need to crack a book if I want to pass this class.
• Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to crack a book and do some research.

adverb in a way that shows a lack of attention or awareness

• She absentmindedly twirled her hair while deep in thought during the meeting.
• He absentmindedly left his keys in the door again.
• She was so out of it, she absentmindedly put salt in her coffee instead of sugar.
• His mind was elsewhere as he absentmindedly went through the motions of his daily routine.