Orientation: And Other Stories Glossary

Orientation: And Other Stories Glossary

Vicarious

indirectly felt or experienced, usually through the activities of others

Platitude

a banal remark

Hubris

exaggerated self-confidence

A paralegal

a person with legal training whose job is to help a lawyer

A conduit

a pipe

Profane

showing a lack of respect for God or religious objects

EMT

an emergency medical technician

Vehicular

relating to vehicles

Comandante

a commanding officer

Alcalde

a mayor having judicial powers

Terere

an infusion of yerba mate

Monastic

relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns

Jacquard

a fabric of intricate variegated weave or pattern

Biggie

important

A lapdog

a small dog

Enthrallment

obsession

A caftan

a robe

Medal of Valor

the highest decoration for bravery exhibited by public Safety officers in the USA

Long johns

thermal underwear

Duress

force or threat that makes someone do something they want to do

Knickknacks

small and cheap objects used as decorations

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