The State We're In: Maine Stories Glossary

The State We're In: Maine Stories Glossary

Desideratum

something wanted or needed

Antihistamines

drugs which are used to treating allergic rhinitis and other allergies

A hysterectomy

the surgical removal of the uterus

Detritus

waste that remains after something has been destroyed

A teetotaler

a nondrinker

Myopically

shortsightedly

A whack job

a person who behaves abnormally

A hysterectomy

a medical operation for removing a woman’s womb

A big whoop

a big deal, a serious matter

AA

alcoholic anonymous

To squelch

to stop someone or something that is causing you trouble

Minuscule

extremely small

To zing

to move fast

To morph

to change gradually

An exodus

a situation in which a lot of people leave a place or activity at the same time

A paragon

someone who is too perfect or who is the best possible example

A kilim

a type of carpet or rug made of wool

To perambulate

to walk around a place very slowly or for pleasure

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