Candidate Education 

Entered Apprentice

Appertaining 

belonging to, or connected with, as a rightful part or attribute; relating to 

Archives 

a place in which records and historical documents and items are preserved 

Bade 

told; ordered; requested; directed 

Cable's Length (or Length of Cable Tow)

a maritime unit of length; about 100 fathoms or 600 feet 

Cable Tow 

a twisted rope, usually of cotton or synthetic material, used symbolically to bind or make fast; originally a particularly strong rope 

Cardinal 

of basic importance; main; primary; essential; principal 

Circumscribe 

to draw a line around; to limit in range of activity definitely and clearly 

Circumspection 

carefulness in considering all circumstances and possible consequences 

Clad 

covered or clothed 

Conduce 

to lead or tend to a particular and desirable result 

Corporeal 

having, consisting or, or relating to, a physical material body; not intangible 

Divested 

to deprive or take away from; to undress or remove clothing, ornaments or equipment 

Due 

proper; according to accepted standards or procedures 

Engrave 

to cut figures or letters into wood or metal 

Equivocation 

to avoid committing oneself to what one says; uncertainty; uncertain or questioning disposition or mind 

Etch 

to produce as a pattern on a hard service by eating into the material's surface as with acid or a laser beam 

Fellow 

a member of a group having common characteristics; an associate; an equal in rank or power or character 

Fortitude 

strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger, or bear pain or adversity, with courage 

Guttural 

of, or having to do with, or involving the throat 

Hele

to hide or conceal; to cover; to keep out of view 

Hoodwink 

a blindfold 

Hoodwinked 

blindfolded 

House Not Made With Hands, Eternal in the Heavens 

that which lies beyond death; heaven (II Corinthians 5:1) 

Immemorial 

extending or existing since beyond the reach of memory, record or tradition 

Impart 

to give; to communicate knowledge of something; to make known; tell; relate 

Indict 

to write down; to put down in writing 

Intrinsic 

belonging to a thing by its very nature; the essential nature or constitution of a thing; inherent; in and of itself 

Invest 

to give; to furnish; to clothe 

Inviolate 

not broken or disregarded; not told to others; respected Light knowledge or understanding 

Manual 

of, or having to do with, or involving the hands 

Mystery 

the secret or specialized practices or ritual peculiar to an occupation or a body of people; rites or secrets known only to those initiated 

Passions 

great emotion; the emotions as distinguished from reason; powerful or compelling feelings or desires 

Pectoral 

in, on, or of the chest 

Pedal 

of, or relating to, the foot or feet 

Precepts 

a principal or instruction intended especially as a general rule of action 

Prudence 

the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason; skill and good judgement in the management of affairs or the use of resources; caution or circumspection as to danger or risk 

Saints John 

Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist, the two ancient patron saints of Freemasonry 

Shod 

wearing footgear, with shoes on 

Steady 

constant in feeling, principle, purpose or attachment; dependable; firm in intent showing little variation or fluctuation; unwavering; resolute 

Subdue 

to bring under control especially by an exertion of the will; to reduce the intensity or degree of; tone down 

Superfluity 

excess; unnecessary; immoderate, especially living habits or desires 

Superfluous 

exceeding what is needed; excess; extra; not needed; unnecessary 

Temperance 

moderation in action, thought or feeling; self-restraint; a habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions; moderation in, or abstinence from, the use of intoxicating substances 

Tongue of Good Report 

having a good reputation; those who know you report that you are a good man; a credit to yourself and to society 

Usual Vocation 

your job; the manner in which you make your living 

Vouch 

assert; affirm; attest; to verify; to supply supporting testimony; to support as being true 

Vouchsafe 

to grant or furnish; to give by way of reply 

Warden 

an official having care or charge of some administrative aspect or an organization or some special supervisory duties; a British term used in the Episcopal Church and at various colleges and in government functions 

Worshipful 

notable; distinguished; worthy of respect; a British term used as a title for various persons or groups of rank or distinction 

Fellowcraft

Admonish 

to caution advise or counsel against; to express warning or disapproval; to give friendly, earnest advice and encouragement 

Artificer 

a skilled or artistic worker or craftsman; one who makes beautiful objects 

Beneficent 

doing or producing good 

Bourne 

boundaries; limits 

Brazen 

made of brass 

Candor 

freedom from bias, prejudice or malice; fairness; impartiality 

Capital 

the uppermost part of a column 

Chapiter 

an alternate, and earlier, form of the word capital 

Column 

a supporting pillar consisting of a base, a cylindrical shaft and a capital 

Composite 

one of the five orders of architecture, combining the Corinthian and Ionic styles 

Conflagration 

fire, especially a large, disastrous fire 

Contemplate 

to look at attentively and thoughtfully; to consider carefully 

Contrive 

to devise; to plan; to invent or build in an artistic or ingenious manner 

Corinthian 

one of the three classical (Greek) orders of architecture - the most ornamented of the three. Originated in the City of Corinth in Greece. 

Cubit 

an ancient unit of linear measure, approximately 18 inches in today's measure 

Depressed 

underneath; lower than its surroundings 

Discerning 

showing insight and understanding; excellent judgement 

Dispersed 

scattered; spread widely 

Diurnal 

recurring every day; having a daily cycle 

Doric 

one of the three classical (Greek) orders of architecture - the oldest and simplest of the three, originated in an area of ancient Greece known as Doris 

Edifice 

a building, especially one of imposing appearance or size 

Ephraimites 

members of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Ephraim, one of the sons of Jacob 

Homage 

respect or reverence paid or rendered; expression of high regard 

Injunction 

an order or requirement placed upon someone by a superior 

Inundation 

to overflow with water; a flood 

Ionic 

one of the three classical (Greek) orders of architecture, originated in an area of ancient Greece known as Ionia 

Judicious 

having, exercising or characterized by sound judgement; discrete; wise 

Naphtali 

one of the sons of Jacob, brother of Joseph, and a founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel 

Novitiate 

a beginner; a novice 

Palliate 

to try to conceal the seriousness of an offense by excuses and apologies; to moderate the intensity of; to reduce the seriousness of; to relieve or lessen without curing 

Pilaster 

an upright architectural member that is rectangular in plan and is structurally a pier, but is architecturally treated as a column; it usually projects a third of its width or less from the wall 

Pommel 

a ball or knob 

Reprehend 

to voice disapproval of; to express an attitude of unhappiness and disgust 

Salutary 

producing a beneficial effect; remedial; promoting health; curative; wholesome 

Severally 

one at a time; each by itself; separately; independently 

Summons 

a written notice issued for an especially important meeting of a Lodge; the written notice or requirement by authority to appear at a place named 

Superfice 

a geometrical object which is of two dimensions and exists in a single plane 

Superstructure 

anything based on, or rising from, some foundation or basis; an entity, concept or complex based on a more fundamental one 

Tuscan 

one of the five orders of architecture, originated in the Tuscany area of southern Italy 

Undiscovered Country From Whose Bourne No Traveler Returns 

that which lies beyond death; the afterlife (Shakespeare, Hamlet: Act III, Scene 1) 

Vicissitudes 

the successive, alternating or changing phases or conditions of life or fortune; ups and downs; the difficulties of life; difficulties or hardships which are part of a way of life or career 

Master Mason

Approbation 

approval, commendation or praise; a formal or official act of approval 

Brute creatures 

animals at their birth; anything non-human in its infancy 

Cleaves 

comes apart from; separates into distinct parts; divides; to part or split especially along a natural line or division 

Dotage 

a decline of mental faculties associated with old age; a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness 

Emulation 

ambitious rivalry; ambition or desire to equal or excel others in achievement 

Fiat 

an authoritative decree, sanction or order; a command or act of will that creates something without, or as if without, further effort; an arbitrary decree or order 

Hecatomb 

100 oxen or cattle (in ancient Greece a public sacrifice of 100 oxen to the gods in thanks for some great discovery, event or victory) 

Imbrue 

stain; soak; drench 

Injunction 

a warning, order, direction or instruction 

Seraph 

an order of angels; one of the 6-winged angels standing in the presence of God 

Speculative 

theoretical rather than practical; involving, or based on, intellectual questioning and curiosity; marked by meditating or pondering on a subject 

Sublime 

lofty, grand or exalted in thought; expression or manner; of outstanding spiritual, intellectual or moral worth; tending to inspire awe 

Zeal 

enthusiasm; diligence; eagerness and great interest in pursuit of something 

Defined by Grand Lodge

Ballot 

a secret vote by balls and cubes or in writing 

Clandestine 

not recognized by the Grand Lodge of New York 

Constituent 

a Lodge chartered by, or under dispensation from, a Grand Lodge  

Demit 

a document, bearing the seal of a Lodge and attested to by the Secretary, terminating membership 

Fraternal Intercourse 

activities that promote fraternalism in constituent Lodges or Masonic Youth Orders and are not prohibited by this Code 

In Good Standing 

when dues are current 

Masonic Association 

a group of Masons with common employment or profession and with a membership of not less than 25 Master Masons of this jurisdiction; in good standing 

Masonic Clothing 

white aprons 

Masonic Intercourse 

any communication involving the esoteric or secret portion of the ritual 

Masonic Organizations 

any group, chapter, order, club, association or organization requiring Masonic affiliation as a prerequisite to membership, except Masonic Lodges 

Masonic Regalia 

aprons, jewels, implements and hats appropriate to one's station or office 

Masonic Youth Orders 

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, International Order of Job's Daughters, International Order of DeMolay 

Notice 

a call issued by the Secretary, by order of the Lodge or Master, or by other competent authority to attend or perform as specified 

Summons 

an imperative order issued by the Master, and attested to by the Secretary, or by other competent authority, to appear as specified; a trial summons is one issued for the purpose of answering Masonic charges 

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