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| affirmative action |
a policy to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action. |
| background |
all of a person's experience, education, and origins. [1/2 definitions] |
| born |
since birth; from natural talent rather than practice or education. [1/3 definitions] |
| civilize |
to bring education and training to, especially in the arts, science, and government. |
| civilized |
having a high level of culture, education, legal sophistication, or knowledge. |
| coeducation |
the education of males and females at the same school and in the same classes. |
| common sense |
ordinary good judgment in everyday matters. Common sense is learned through experience and not through education. |
| educational |
having to do with education. [1/2 definitions] |
| elementary |
having to do with the early years of school education. [1/2 definitions] |
| elementary school |
a school for the first six to eight years of a child's education. |
| gym |
physical education. [1/2 definitions] |
| gymnasium |
a building or large room that has equipment for physical education, sports, and games. |
| ignorance |
lack of education or information. |
| ignorant |
without knowledge or education. [1/2 definitions] |
| knowledge |
learning; education. [1/3 definitions] |
| P.E.1 |
abbreviation of "physical education." |
| physical education |
instruction in sports, exercise, and the care of the human body. Physical education is taught in a school. |
| scholarship |
money given to students to help pay for their education. [1/2 definitions] |
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