| Term | Definition |
| superintendendent | person who manages a school or school districts |
| accurate | correct |
| puberty | physical beginning of manhood or womanhood |
| definitely | without doubt |
| epiphany | a sudden revelation of the reality of a situation; discovery |
| brawn | muscular strenght |
| decorum | proper behavior as in speech or dress |
| benevolently | intended to promote happiness |
| bated | holding ones breath with great emotion ( fear, wonder or interest) |
| lectern | podium |
| quartering | cut into fourths |
| rabbi | a Jewish minister |
| nibs | point of a pen |
| domiciles | place of residence |
| pareve | type of food made without meat or milk according to dietary laws of Judaism |
| brisket | meat from the breast of an animal |
| ironic | the contrast between what you expect to happen and what really happens |
| maimed | injured permanently |
| canopy | a roof-like covering, shelter, or shade |
| dirigibles | kind of balloon that can be steered (ex: the Goodyear Blimp) |