1.  Characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect  A visceral reaction caused Jackson to blurt out the answer

2.  a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something  John’s epiphany allowed him to get the last question right on the test.

3.  any extended period of leave from one's customary work, especially for rest, to acquire new skills or training, etc.  Mr. Premont’s sabbatical to the world English convention gave him plenty of new ideas for death quizzes and/or death in-class essays.

4.  To make weak or feeble  Corey debilitated Stephen during their star wars re-inactment: apparently “May the 4 th be with you” day was too much to pass.

5.  Anxiety that results from simultaneously holding contradictory or otherwise incompatible attitudes, beliefs, or the like, as when one likes a person but disapproves strongly of one of his or her habits  The greatest thing of cognitive dissonance you will ever see is that I am in really good shape for one who has cancer.

6.  Unusually advanced or mature in development, especially mental development  Little Tommy is aware of what’s happening, but I wouldn’t say he is precocious

7.  character or conduct that emphasizes practicality  Bingham fans hoped to beat Fremont last year, but because they all practiced pragmatism, no one really expected to leave Premont stadium with a win.

8.  An often repeated word or phrase  As Big Jim repeated his mantra for the sixth time today: we all wanted to fall asleep.

9.  a collection or supply of anything; store  After Sophomore English is over in May, all students will have an arsenal of writing characteristics that will enable them to be successful in college and the work force.

10.  The transference of disease-producing organisms or of malignant or cancerous cells to other parts of the body by way of the blood or lymphatic vessels or membranous surfaces.  The cancer in the pancreas metastasized and spread to the liver.

11.  a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class  Fremont High students are the epitome of excellence: respectful, charismatic, and intellectual.

12.  Continuing without interruption  All of my students work incessantly on their English assignments, right?

13.  a person who criticizes or reproves with unsparing severity and frankness.  I had pitched a flawless game, but my Dutch- Uncle criticized me because I only had 18 strikeouts.

14.  characterized by subtle or unscrupulous cunning, deception, expediency, or dishonesty  Sally’s Machiavellian tendency prompted her to sneak into the coach’s office, grab the playbook, and memorize the plays in advance.

15.  Taken as a measure against something possi ble, anticipated, or feared  Because I knew Scott was going to toilet paper my house, I made a pre-emptive strike and hit his house the day before he planned to do mine.