gymnasium – a large room or a building used for sports activities or exercise
compassion – n. feeling of wanting to help and be kind to someone
allow – v. to permit something
inmate – n. a prisoner
stomp – v. to put your foot or feet down forcefully and noisily
reinvigorate – v. to give life and energy to someone
curtain call – n. at the end of a show, when performers come forward to accept the cheers of the audience