Alicia

[ uh-lish-uh, uh-lish-ee-uh, uh-lee-shuh, -shee-uh ]

/ əˈlɪʃ ə, əˈlɪʃ i ə, əˈli ʃə, -ʃi ə /

noun

a female given name, form of Alice.

QUIZZES

DO YOU KNOW THIS VOCABULARY FROM "THE HANDMAID'S TALE"?

"The Handmaid's Tale" was required reading for many of us in school. Everyone else has probably watched the very popular and addictive TV show. Do you remember this vocabulary from the book, and do you know what these terms mean?

Question 1 of 10

decorum

the act of or need for making up one's mind.

dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

a company of singers, especially an organized group employed in church service.

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Example sentences from the Web for alicia

Jason Berry received a 1992 Alicia Patterson Fellowship for his coverage of demagogues in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Eli says something very interesting during his conversation with Alicia: “They [voters] want people who are open-minded.”
The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism|Regina Lizik|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At the very least, Alicia needs to position herself as a searcher, like her husband.
The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism|Regina Lizik|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
All religions condemn lying, but Alicia Florrick likely will not be elected if she runs as an atheist.
The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism|Regina Lizik|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Because of this, no one on her campaign staff will let Alicia run on a platform of truth.
The Good Wife’s Religion Politics: Voters Have No Faith in Alicia's Atheism|Regina Lizik|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"If Marian plays on the team with you girls, then look out," further advised Alicia.
Jane Allen: Right Guard|Edith Bancroft
"You know the Judge must have kept it, Alicia," the old doctor gently insisted.
The Little Colonel's Knight Comes Riding|Annie Fellows Johnston
Alicia said, but Captain Filbert's inner eye seemed retained by that imaginary congregation.
Hilda|Sarah Jeanette Duncan
"Oh, I slipped out," said Alicia, nestling beside her friend.
Half a Hero|Anthony Hope
These words did not move the Prince, in spite of the despair which Alicia put into them.
The Enemies of Women|Vicente Blasco Ibez

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