| Term | Definition |
| (adj.) related | connected by ancestors, law, or courts (example: adoption or marriage) |
| (n) biography | a written history of a person's life |
| (n) hominy | a cereal made from the kernels of corn |
| (n) toga | a loose outer garment that looks like a long, white sheet worn by the people of ancient Rome |
| (n) griddle | a flat pan for frying |
| (n) ladle | a spoon with a long, deep, bowl-like handle that is used for dipping |
| (adj.) temperate | self-controlled |
| (adj.) industrious | hard-working and steady |
| (n) hoecakes | flat cakes made of cornmeal, water, and salt |