Words for Graduates

Every graduate (or soon to be graduate) should know this list of 100 words, compiled by the editors of the American Heritage® dictionaries. "The words we suggest," says senior American Heritage editor Steven Kleinedler, "are not meant to be exhaustive but are a benchmark against which graduates and their parents can measure themselves. If you are able to use these words correctly, you are likely to have a superior command of the language." Review the terms and definitions, then test your knowledge with this fun and challenging quiz and see if you measure up. This list of terms also makes a great study app for standardized tests, such as the SAT, ACT or GRE or to brush up on your vocabulary before interviewing for jobs or going back to school!