Studying at University

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 304 v.1.

1. course |n| a regularly scheduled class on a particular subject. Each college or
   
   university offers degree programs that consist of a specific number of required and elective courses.
2. course load |n| the number of courses or credits a student takes during a specific term.
3. credit |n| recognition that a course of studies has been completed.
4. curriculum |n| a program of study made up of a set of courses offered by a school. 
5. dissertation |n| an in-depth, formal writing requirement on an original topic

Academic Degrees

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 303 v.1.

      Main Definitions

1. grade |n| a score or mark indicating a student's academic performance on an exam, paper or in a course. A "grade" can also refer to which year a student is in while at elementary, middle or high school, but that usage typically does not apply at the college or university level.
2. degree |n| an academic title conferred by universities and colleges as an indication of the completion of a course of study, or as an honorary recognition of achievement.
3. graduate degree |n| an advanced degree that focuses on a specific academic

University

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 302 v.1..

    Main Definitions

1. university / college / school |n| an institution of learning of the highest level, having a college of liberal arts and a program of graduate studies together with several professional schools, as of theology, law, medicine, and engineering, and authorized to confer both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Continental European universities usually have only graduate or professional schools.
2. universtity student / college student |n| a student enrolled in a college or university.
3. community college |n| a public, two-year postsecondary institution that offers the associate degree. Also known as a "junior college." Community colleges typically provide a transfer program, allowing students to transfer to a four-year school to complete their bachelor's degree, and a career program, which provides students with a vocational degree.

Bladed Weapons Classification

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 293 v. 2.

      Short Bladed Weapons

1. knife |n|  a tool, usually with a metal blade and a handle, used for cutting and spreading food or other substances, or as a weapon.
2. clasp knife |n| a large pocketknife, esp. one with blades which, when open, can be secured by a catch.
3. hunting knife |n| a knife used during hunting for preparing the game to be used as food: skinning the animal and cutting up the meat.
4. hunting dagger |n| a knife used to kill wild game.
5. survival knife |n| a knife intended for survival purposes in a wilderness

Bladed Weapons

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº074 v.01

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    Main Definitions

1. blade weapon / edged weapons |n| bladed and edged weapons have been used throughout history for combat, hunting and in ceremonies.Edged weapons are used to hack and slash but, depending on the weapon, to also thrust and stab. Not all swords, knives and bayonets have blades, but points, intended for thrusting rather than slashing.
2. "The reason given for this is that according to a recent study done by the Foundation, 24 per cent of homicides are committed with firearms compared to 58 per cent that are committed with knives and blade weapons."

People Related To Weapons

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 301 v.2

1. arms manufacturer |n| someone who manufactures arms and munitions.
2. "Where was the Council protest when the UK Government terminated a major corruption probe in January against national champion' arms manufacturer BAE?"
3. "These measures should provide for the registration and control of conventional arms from the manufacturer to the final destination."
4. "According to Small Arms Survey, Mexico has a small arms-producing industry which is licensed to manufacture the FN Herstal (Belgium) and the

Non Lethal Weapons

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 301 v.2

 Main Definition

1. non-lethal weapon / less-lethal weapon / less-than-lethal weapon / non-deadly weapon / compliance weapon |n| a weapon intended to be unlikely to kill or to cause great bodily injury to a living target. Less-lethal riot control weapons were developed to reduce the loss of life in such situations..
2. "Please indicate to the Committee which non-lethal weapons are authorized under the Act."
3. "The Corrections Act provides for a more consistent approach to the use of

Weapons of Mass Destruction

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 300 v.1

1. Weapons of Mass Destruction / WMD |n| a nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons that can cause indiscriminate death or injury on a large scale.
2. biological weapon / bioweapon |n| a living organism or a toxic product manufactured from it, used to kill or incapacitate.
3. "However, some nations still possess stores of smallpox virus that could be used as a biological weapon."
4. "Anthrax is also relatively easy to develop as a biological weapon, as it can be

Firearms

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit N Nº 078 v.06

        Main Definitions

1. firearm |n| a weapon, esp a portable gun or pistol, from which a projectile can be discharged by an explosion caused by igniting gunpowder, etc.
2. bullet |n| a small metal projectile for firing from a rifle, revolver, or other small firearm, typically cylindrical and pointed, and sometimes containing an explosive.
3. "The bullet shall completely penetrate at least one side wall of the cylinder."
4. "And the bullet-proof steel door offers even greater protection.
5. "They shot a rubber bullet at him from a distance of 30 centimeters."

Players

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 299 v.1.

      Main Definitions

1. gambler |n| someone who gambles regularly, for example in card games or horse racing.
2. "As with a good gambler in a casino, a single bet doesn't count for much, rather, it is the net winnings which make the difference in the end.
3. "The gambler starts having these thoughts 'This is my lucky day, this is my lucky number'.
4. "In order to begin attending the meetings, the person must recognize that he is a compulsive gambler."

Forensic Science

Interlinked Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 298 v.02

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      Main Definitions

1. forensic 1 |adj| relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.
2. "A medical-forensic expert concluded that the death of Ms. Khairulina occurred as a consequence of "mechanical asphyxia".
3. "Visual Forensics specializes in forensic 2D and 3D computer simulations and presentations in support of trial attorneys and expert witnesses."
4. forensic 2 |adj| relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law.

Death

Interlinked  Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 077 v.7

         Main Definitions

1. death |n| end of life.
2. “At the time of his death.”
3. “He fell to his death.”
4. “He was beaten to death.”
5. “He was stabbed to death.”
6. “He was burnt to death.”
7. “There’s been a death in the family.”