VOA慢速英语:高校招生：了解共同之处

application(s) – n. a formal and usually written request for something, such as a job, admission to a school, or a loan

stressful – adj. making you feel worried or anxious

appropriate – adj. right or suited for some purpose or situation

exciting – adj. causing feelings of interest and enthusiasm

academic – adj. of or relating to schools and education

spelling – n. the act of forming words from letters

campus – n. the area and buildings around a university, college, school

band – n. a usually small group of musicians who play popular music together

essay – n. a short piece of writing that tells a person's thoughts or opinions about a subject

liberal arts – n. areas of study, such as history, language, and literature, that are intended to give you general knowledge rather than to develop specific skills needed for a profession

recommendation – n. the act of saying that someone or something is good and deserves to be chosen