Listening Exercise
Vocabulary:
dean: (n.) a title similar to “principal” but for universities
quarters: (n.) a place that serves as a base for some activity
regent: (North American) (n.) a title of authority in a university
grant: (n.) money given by the government or an institution to an individual or group for a specific purpose
premises: (n.) (formal) a piece of land that belongs to someone; can indicate the area of a building and the space around it
dodge: (n.) (in this case) an excuse to run away from one’s true responsibilities
hustle: (n.) something done simply with the goal of making money
tripe: (n.) nonsense, rubbish
disgrace: (n.) a loss of respect or honor
patent clerk: (n.) someone who analyzes new applications for patents to ensure they are new and useful