n. the state of something
The apartment was in good condition when we moved in.
period
n. a set amount of time defined by the events that take place between the start and end
Most public and private schools have six periods in a day.
achievement
n. something good that you have successfully done
Winning a gold medal is my greatest achievement.
education
n. the process of learning at a school or university and the knowledge received from it
Getting a good education is important for a person's life.
attend
v. to be present
If students do not attend 80 percent of their lectures every term, they will be thrown out of university.
renew
v. to make something stronger, fresher, or like new
After 25 years of marriage, the couple renewed their vows at a small ceremony in Hawaii.
absent
adj. not present; missing from where you should be
He was absent from school for the first time all year.
due to
id. on account of Due to the chance of thunderstorms, the game will be postponed until tomorrow.
environmental
adj. of or about the natural world in which plants and animals live
Many schools are teaching their students to become more aware of environmental issues.
tutor
n. a person gives private instruction to a student
She is looking for a new English tutor.