Dear Martin, part 1

Ivy League A high-status school in the USA, for example Harvard and Yale

Dorm Student housing at a school, often college

Infirmary A room where sick people get treatment, for example at a school

Indictment A written document showing that someone is charged with a crime

Accelerated Learners program Studying at a faster pace, offered to gifted students

Valedictorian The highest-performing student in a graduating class who delivers the final farewell speech

The Declaration of Independence A historic document signed by the first colonies in America, declaring their independence from Great Britain.

Indigenous peoples The first people to live in a region or country, for example Maori, Inuit, Native Americans

Misdemeanor charge A crime that is more serious than a traffic infraction, but less severe than a felony

(To) deflect Dodging criticism, a difficult question, or responsibility by turning the conversation toward something else.

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