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| behind |
at a point during advancement that is later than. [1/10 definitions] |
| BMOC |
abbreviation of "big man on campus" (used to characterize a popular or admired male student, or sometimes one who aggressively promotes his own advancement). |
| dead-end |
(informal) providing no opportunity for improvement or advancement. [1/2 definitions] |
| fast track |
(informal) a career path or business opportunity for very fast advancement, development, growth, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| foothold |
a secure position that provides a base for further progress or advancement. [1/2 definitions] |
| help |
to give aid or assistance to, or to further the advancement of. [2/13 definitions] |
| NAACP |
an organization that works for equal rights for African Americans. "NAACP" is the abbreviation of "National Association for the Advancement of Colored People." |
| pass |
to give an acceptable grade to (a student) or recommend for advancement to the next level of education. [1/33 definitions] |
| prefer |
to promote or put forward for advancement. [1/3 definitions] |
| retarded |
showing a rate of advancement that is slower than the norm. [1/2 definitions] |
| state of the art |
the ultimate level of advancement or development available in an object, process, or the like at a given time. |
| technological |
resulting from scientific or industrial advancement. [1/2 definitions] |
| toady |
to fawn or flatter others, or abase oneself, in order to gain favor or advancement. [1/2 definitions] |
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