| A | B |
|---|
| on probation | in a period of testing or observing a person's character or abilities |
| on parole | out of prison early due to good behavior |
| in the joint | in prison |
| serve/do time | be a prisoner |
| have a knack for something | be able to do something easily |
| dabble in | try or experiment with, not seriously |
| enroll in | register or sign up for |
| alumni/alumnae | graduates of a school |
| opt for | choose, decide on |
| self reliant | able to take care of oneself without help |
| extracurricular | beyond regular coursework, e.g., sports or music lessons |
| felon | a criminal |
| in the service | in the military forces, such as the Army or Navy |
| dropout | a person who leaves school before graduating |
| grade | level of study |
| coach | trainer or guide, in sports or school |
| flexible | able to change, not rigid |
| mandatory | required |
| compulsory | required |
| scholarship | money awarded to a person to pay for a course of study |
