to earn a degree or diploma
digress
succeed
reflect
graduate
to bend or cause to go in a different direction, such as light rays
regress
exceeds
to turn aside from the main topic
reflex
a response made without thought; an involuntary response
progress
comes before in time or order
precedes
deflected
turned or caused to turn in another direction
advancement; improvement
to move to prior positions; move backwards
to do well; to accomplish one's goals
goes beyond a set standard