| 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] |
| boarding school |
A boarding school is a school where students live while they are studying. Most children who go to boarding schools are between the ages of 13 and 18. Boarding schools often give special classes in things like music, art, or sports. Parents who send their children to a boarding school often feel that they will get an education that prepares them well for college. |
| born |
since birth; from natural talent rather than practice or education. [1/3 definitions] |
| cabinet |
A cabinet is a group of powerful leaders who give advice to a president or other head of government in a country. Most cabinet members have their own particular area that they are in charge of and help the top leader with. In the United States, some of the areas are education, transportation, defense, energy, and agriculture. [1/2 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. |
| doctor |
A doctor is a person who has received the highest degree of education that colleges and universities can give. [1/2 definitions] |
| education |
Education is the process of learning things, especially from books or from teachers. Education is also the work that teachers do to help you learn things. [2 definitions] |
| 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. |