Senior Vocab 7

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Marsha's career after college as a couturier in NYC with Prada.

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After college, Marsha enjoyed a successful career as a couturier, moving to NYC and joining Prada as their chief fashion designer.

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Correct use of 'emeritus': Dr. Kinder, professor emeritus, was a highly respected member of the English faculty even after retirement.

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Dr. Kinder, professor emeritus, was a highly respected member of the English faculty even after she retired.

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Correct use of 'gemütlich':

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It's hard not to be in a gemütlich mood in the warm and cheerful room.

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Young adults are often full of joie de vivre as they head off to college, excited for a new life and everyday activities.

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Young adults are often full of joie de vivre as they head off to college: happy and full of excitement for a new life, including everyday activities.

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Correct use of 'milieu' in high school context.

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Most seniors tire of the high school milieu by second semester; they're ready for a more mature social setting.

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Correct use of 'nirvana' after graduation.

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Many seniors believe that the moments after graduation are nirvana, but I assure you, many moments of being an adult will be far more blissful.

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Correct use of financial aid:

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Don't act like the nouveaux riches; avoid tacky dorm decorations.

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Benefit of college gatherings: learning savoir faire, being tactful and knowledgeable is useful professionally.

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A great benefit to college social gatherings is learning how to have savoir faire; being tactful and knowledgeable in a variety of situations is useful in the professional world.

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Dining hall appears as a wonderful smorgasbord with diverse food options.

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At first, the dining hall might seem like a wonderful smorgasbord full of every variety of food you could hope for.

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Correct use of unfamiliar college classes.

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Don't be afraid to take classes in college that you're unfamiliar with; sometimes, entering terra incognita can introduce you to an interest you never knew you had.