Scuddie,

well I don't know about the dyslexia, thalidium or
hyperwatchucallitmatosis, .
However I can say that Trek is a good brand, well
respected and well made.
There are alot of other good brands that you should
check out also, Giant, Fuji, Felt to name a few.
The thing to remember is that FIT of the bike is
the most important thing, not buying something
just because you recognise the name etc.
there are alot of advice threads in the Road forum
as well as here, check em out.
For the terminology I'd check out
Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Glossary If there's a term in
cycling that isn't in it, I'd be surprized!

good luck and hope you stick around.
Marty