Apgar

[ ap-gahr ]

/ ˈæp gɑr /

noun

Virginia,1909–74, U.S. physician: developed test to evaluate health of newborns.

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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?

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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 apgar

The notice had been posted because so many of the cowboys and girls had fairly overrun the precincts of Mr. Apgar's home.
The Moving Picture Girls in War Plays|Laura Lee Hope
From the kitchen came more delicious odors as Mrs. Apgar and her helper finished preparing the evening meal.
The Moving Picture Girls at Oak Farm|Laura Lee Hope
Though few folks knew it, Mr. Apgar had some lucid moments during his insanity.
The Moving Picture Girls at Oak Farm|Laura Lee Hope
We are sure Sergeant Apgar was engaged in over fourteen battles.
History of the Dewitt guard, company A, 50th regiment National guard, state of New York|Unknown

There was little he could say to make the sad lot of the Apgar family any easier.
The Moving Picture Girls at Oak Farm|Laura Lee Hope

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