Part IV, Chapter 22: "Post-its (Notes on a Marriage)" by Paul Dooley and Winnie Holzman

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  1. simultaneously
    at the same instant
    The ACTOR and ACTRESS enter simultaneously from either wing, dressed simply.
  2. modest
    humble in spirit or manner
    They sit, modestly acknowledging each other and the audience.
  3. acknowledge
    express recognition of the presence or existence of
    They sit, modestly acknowledging each other and the audience.
  4. hastily
    in a hurried manner
    There's got to be more to this marriage than a few hastily scribbled words on a small square of pastel paper!
  5. clarify
    make clear and comprehensible
    To Whom It May Concern: Regarding your Post-it of June the tenth, allow me to clarify my position—up yours.
  6. unconscious
    without active awareness
    Dr. K. believes that part of me is locked in unconscious competition with you, and envious of your masculine role.
  7. envious
    painfully desirous of another's advantages
    Dr. K. believes that part of me is locked in unconscious competition with you, and envious of your masculine role.
  8. breakthrough
    a productive insight
    At last—a breakthrough today with Dr. G. It all became crystal clear.
  9. oblivious
    lacking conscious awareness of
    Oblivious to his reaction, she reads the next Post-it.
  10. resume
    a summary of your academic and work history
    Someone named Olaf called. Needs your résumé. What résumé?
Created on Thu May 27 17:06:10 EDT 2021 (updated Tue Jun 08 10:57:19 EDT 2021)

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