Erma

[ ur-muh ]

/ ˈɜr mə /

noun

a female given name.

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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?

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 erma

Dave and the crowd trailed away from Erma and headed for Senor Alcala, the fire-eater at the end of the row.
Charley de Milo|Laurence Mark Janifer AKA Larry M. Harris
While she was on her knees searching the corners of the room and edges of the rug, Erma appeared in the doorway.
Hester's Counterpart|Jean K. Baird
When I wasn't getting a drink for Erma, I was driving my roommate in from the corridor and getting her down to work.
Hester's Counterpart|Jean K. Baird
Here Lawrence suggests that Erma send a telegram to Mrs. Livingston, and dissipate any fears her chaperon may have for her safety.
Miss Dividends|Archibald Clavering Gunter

"He looks very happy over it," laughs Erma; for Kruger's countenance seems quite bland and genial this evening.
Miss Dividends|Archibald Clavering Gunter

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