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Dull, uninteresting, and monotonous. Often used to describe repetitive work, long speeches, or dry academic material.

To give someone support, confidence, or hope. Frequently used in IELTS essays about teaching, parenting, or management.

To take an examination again because of a previous failure or an excused absence.

To withdraw from a course after it has started. This is a classic plot point in TOEFL listening dialogues about administrative issues.

A program or practice of working part-time while studying to support oneself financially. Frequent in TOEFL conversations about financial aid or campus jobs.

To attend a class or a meeting as a listener without being officially enrolled or having to take exams.

Activities, readings, or studies that are outside the formal classroom curriculum or regular school hours.

To publicize and explain (policies, ideas, or products) through a talk or presentation. Very common for 'campus recruitment talks' (宣讲会).

To have a firm grip on something, usually referring to mastering a skill, language, or understanding a situation thoroughly.

To change something slightly, especially in order to improve it or make it less extreme. Commonly used for texts, plans, or laws.