| A | B |
| degree | like Bachelors or Masters in college |
| retirement home | where some senior citizens live |
| upset | irritated about something and/or depressed |
| stage | for graduates and actors |
| cap | worn on the head |
| gown | You wear this at night or at graduation |
| alumnus | 1 graduate |
| alumni | 2 or more graduates |
| association | a group that exists for a purpose |
| prior | previous: before |
| plenty | more than enough: _____ of food for everybody |
| icing | topping for a cake |
| encourage | what cheerleaders do for their team |
| diploma | official document proving you graduated |
| previous | similar to prior |
| tell temperature | in degrees |
| widow | Her husband died. |
| pass away | die |
| her late husband | her deceased husband |