Lecture Notes: Manassas Domestic Violence Interview - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key people, places, relationships, and concepts from the interview notes about Manassas, marriage, and domestic violence.

Manassas

A city in Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C., near the site of the Civil War’s first battle (Manassas/Bull Run).

Bedroom community

A residential suburb where most residents commute to nearby cities for work.

Justice of the Peace

A local official who can perform civil marriages, including small weddings.

Venezuelan

A person from Venezuela; Lorena is described as a sweet Venezuelan girl.

Enlistment

The act of joining the military; the period of service ends when discharged.

Breadwinner

The family member who earns most or all of the family’s income.

Nanny

A person employed to take care of children; Lorena worked as a nanny for Jenna.

Jana Bisutti

A businesswoman in the notes who owned a nail business and offered support to Lorena.

Nail salon

A beauty salon specializing in manicures/pedicures; Jana Bisutti owned a nail business.

The American dream (material possessions)

The belief that success is measured by owning possessions and a certain lifestyle.

Studio apartment

A small apartment with a single living area and kitchenette.

Luxury apartment

A more upscale apartment with additional space and amenities; the couple moved up from a studio.

Tempestuous

Full of intense, conflicting emotions; turbulent and passionate.

Jealousy

A strong feeling of insecurity about a relationship and fear of losing a partner.

Domestic violence

Abuse within a domestic or intimate relationship, including physical harm.

Choking

A form of physical harm involving constriction of the neck or windpipe.

Once a Marine, always a Marine

A motto implying lifelong identity and pride in being a Marine.

Divorce

Legal dissolution of a marriage; mentioned as something the speaker does not believe in due to Catholic faith.

Reconcile

To restore friendly relations after a dispute.