"D.J. Rosenblum Becomes the G.O.A.T." by Abby White, Chapters 23-29

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In this novel, D.J. is determined to solve the mystery of her beloved older cousin's death, while also trying to grieve her loss and prepare for her own bat mitz­vah.

Here are links to our lists for the book: Prologue-Chapter 9, Chapters 6-10, Chapters 11-16, Chapters 17-22, Chapters 23-29
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  1. debauchery
    a wild gathering
    This wide brick house looks like the last place that would host debauchery.
  2. last resort
    something done or used only when nothing else works
    I don’t need to tell her this party is a last resort.
  3. lithe
    moving and bending with ease
    Then, she blends back into the party—just one of the mess of lithe bodies, dancing to the bass, moving together like a heartbeat.
  4. blanch
    turn pale, as if in fear
    Jonah blanches.
  5. bewilderment
    confusion resulting from failure to understand
    She’s all concern and bewilderment and anguish.
  6. inflection
    the modification of pitch, tone, or volume when speaking
    There’s no inflection in my voice.
  7. cajole
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
    She’s cajoling him to donate to Ohio’s progressive populist senator.
  8. sidle
    move unobtrusively or furtively
    Mom sidles up to me.
  9. imposing
    impressive in appearance
    Middle Woods stands near us, dark and imposing.
  10. resilient
    recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
    Davey is watching the goat keeper give some kind of presentation.
    “… goats are actually one of the most resilient species,” he’s saying.
  11. resplendent
    having great beauty
    One lone bird flies through the scene, sky blue, resplendent.
  12. smattering
    a small number or amount
    A smattering of “yasher koachs” fills the sanctuary, and I step back for Rabbi Flores.
  13. expiation
    compensation for a wrong
    I run my finger under a line of text: “Leviticus 16:6. Aaron is to offer his own bull of sin offering, to make expiation for himself and for his household. That old language is kind of confusing,” I acknowledge.
  14. emeritus
    a professor or minister who is retired from assigned duties
    Apparently, after he confronted the Board about Rabbi Flores, they voted to make him the rabbi emeritus.
  15. proffer
    present for acceptance or rejection
    In the meantime, if I might proffer a piece of advice: In the future, do not reach out to teachers over the weekend.
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