aglow
shining with a warm light
Episode vocabulary
Desperate Housewives S5E1: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 1MysteryDramaComedy
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undervalue
to think that someone or something is worth less than they really are
gossamer
a very light, thin cobweb or spider silk, especially one seen floating in the air or on plants
bleacher
a set of long seats or benches for spectators at a sports field or other event
gratify
to give someone pleasure or satisfaction
throb
to beat or move with a strong, regular rhythm
whisking
to beat or stir food quickly with a whisk
monopolize
to control something so completely that other people cannot use it or take part in it
veiling
a thin piece of cloth used to cover or partly cover something
segmented
to divide something into separate parts or sections
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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waning
to gradually become less strong, bright, or active
plastering
the work of covering a wall or other surface with plaster
overwork
to work too much, especially so that you become tired or stressed
drape
to hang or place something loosely over something else
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
cradling
holding something gently and protectively
smug
too pleased with yourself and your achievements
grounding
a basic understanding of a subject or the practical experience needed to do a job well
garnish
to add a small decoration to food or a drink
delinquent
a person, especially a young person, who breaks the law or behaves badly
sprinkler
a device that sprays water over grass or plants
dented
slightly damaged by a dent