Fairfield

[ fair-feeld ]

/ ˈfɛərˌfild /

noun

a city in central California.

a town in SW Connecticut.

a town in central Ohio.

a city in central Alabama.

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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 fairfield

Porter (1901-1990; brother of Fairfield, the painter) was a fine-art photographer with a scientific training and bent.
Roadrunner, Caught at Last|Blake Gopnik|July 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This upward redefinition of rich from $250,000 to $450,000 will henceforth be known as “The Miracle of Fairfield County.”
Washington May Have a Deal on Taxes, but the Toughest Problems Remain|Daniel Gross|December 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Fairfield Greenwich denies it engaged in any wrongdoing and insists that it informed its investors of its relation to Madoff.
The Madoff Victims Who Came Out Ahead|Edward Jay Epstein|July 5, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Sitrick is still working for Fairfield Greenwich, but Kasowitz is gone and so is his take-no-prisoners strategy.
Did Bernie Have Help?|Charlie Gasparino|December 24, 2008|DAILY BEAST

And two-thirds of the marriages in Fairfield County end in divorce.
Bad News, Darling, We're Broke|Leslie Bennetts|October 27, 2008|DAILY BEAST
I will hear what Fairfield has to say, spoke the head master, quietly.
Tom Fairfield's Schooldays|Allen Chapman
"It's a pity you were not agent, instead of Mr. Fairfield," suggested Frank, pointedly.
Making His Way|Horatio Alger, Jr.
Lately a rival troop had sprung up in Fairfield, led by one Matt Tubbs.
Great Hike|Alan Douglas
Two rings and a thin gold chain were dropped into Mrs Fairfield's lap.
The Garden Party|Katherine Mansfield
But over in Fairfield, fellows, they're not quite so sure about it.
Woodcraft|Alan Douglas

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