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Series of articles – Part 1 of 5
 


A is for…

1. Academic
An academic researches and /or teaches at a university. Studying an academic subject may be contrasted with a vocational or practical course. Dismissing something as academic  relegates it to the irrelevant or hypothetical.     read more >>

Series of articles – Part 2 of 5

D is for…

1. Dean
The administrative head of a college, university faculty or cathedral.

2. Debit card
Like a credit card, but the money is taken directly from your bank account (as long as you have any in it).

3. DIY
Do-it-yourself. The male of the species particularly can be spotted at large DIY stores at weekends looking to purchase equipment to improve his domicile.     read more >>

Series of articles – Part 3 of 5

G is for…

1. Gaelic
The Celtic language, varieties of which are spoken in Scotland and Ireland.

2. G&T
Gin and tonic.

3. Gallon
A liquid measure equivalent to about 4.5 litres.

4. GCSE
The General Certificate of Secondary Education taken after 11 years of education, after which students can leave school.     read more >>

Series of articles – Part 4 of 5

J is for…

1. Jack
A familiar form of the name John often used generically.

2. Jack of all trades (and master of none).
Someone fairly good at many things but not a specialist in any.

3. Jack the Ripper
The nickname of the murderer of seven women in London in 1888. His (or her) identity is still the subject of much speculation.     read more >>