Graduate

Definition

Both a verb meaning to complete a degree and a noun meaning someone who has completed a degree and is now qualified to be confused at a higher level. Graduation itself is a ceremony where you wear a silly hat to celebrate the end of wearing silly hats.

Example Usage

"I graduated with honors, which means I'm now overqualified for entry-level positions and underqualified for everything else."

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