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swot
1. a person who gets high marks in exams or who performs well academically. Used in Melbourne in 1950s when I was in years 9-12. It is not always a complimentary term verb:To study (for exams)Used in Melbourne in the 1950s in Years 9-12 and at University: Of course he did well at school, he's a swot.
2. to study (for exams). Used in Melbourne in the 1950s in Years 9-12 and at University: I've got to swot for the exam tomorrow.
Editor's comments: Probably not regional and certainly not exclusively Australia - but, are there other words around the country for describing conscientious studiers?