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  1. shank
    the part of the human leg between the knee and the ankle
    Chuck Shank is, which is a swell way to start 2011.
  2. overzealous
    marked by excessive enthusiasm for a cause or idea
    Shank - a victim of a July 4 heart attack and an overzealous celebratory impediment by Cape Coral patriots - was billed $9,220 for helicopter transportation to HealthPark Medical Center's trauma unit in south Fort Myers.
  3. extenuating
    partially excusing or justifying
    When the debt received a second look-see, Wilson, Deputy Director of Public Safety and EMS Chief Kim Dickerson and EMS Manager David Kainrad decided Shank deserved a break because of extenuating circumstances.
  4. extenuate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or degree of
    When the debt received a second look-see, Wilson, Deputy Director of Public Safety and EMS Chief Kim Dickerson and EMS Manager David Kainrad decided Shank deserved a break because of extenuating circumstances.
  5. recoup
    regain or make up for
    Hawes says when Lee encounters situations like Shank's, it weighs the need to recoup costs against the burden it places on the resident's ability to pay.
  6. waive
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
    Much to Shank's delight, Lee County recently waived the $3,080 balance of his transport bill.
  7. trauma
    an emotional wound or shock having long-lasting effects
    Shank - a victim of a July 4 heart attack and an overzealous celebratory impediment by Cape Coral patriots - was billed $9,220 for helicopter transportation to HealthPark Medical Center's trauma unit in south Fort Myers.
Created on 一月 4, 2011 (updated 一月 4, 2011)

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