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valedictorian

By Grace Fleming, About.com

Definition:

The student, usually the one with the best grades in the senior class, who delivers the valedictory address at commencement or graduation.

Pronunciation:

val - e - dic - TOR - ree - uhn

Examples:

At this year's commencement, the valedictorian will speak right after the mayor.

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