distend
to swell, or make something swell, because of pressure from inside
Episode vocabulary
Grey's Anatomy S16E17: English vocabulary
Season 16, Episode 17Drama
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sappy
too sentimental in a way that is annoying
crone
an old woman, especially one who looks unpleasant or mean
reverie
a pleasant state of being lost in thought or daydreaming
impulsively
in a way that is based on sudden feelings or desires, not careful thought
electrocute
to kill someone or something with electricity
housewarming
a party for celebrating a new home
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
ruffle
to make something untidy or messy
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
trapdoor
a small door in a floor, ceiling, or wall that opens to a hidden space
twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
insincere
not sincere; not showing your true feelings or beliefs
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
telltale
showing that something is present or true, often in a way that is not obvious
emergent
starting to appear or become important
extremity
the farthest point or outer edge of something
scalpel
a small sharp knife used by doctors in surgery
wreak
to cause a lot of damage or harm
fume
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
cadaver
a dead human body
infuriate
to make someone extremely angry
detectable
able to be seen, noticed, or measured