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Desperate Housewives S5E13: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 13MysteryDramaComedy

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  • retch

    Word

    to make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up

  • shingling

    Word

    the job of covering a roof with shingles

  • clingy

    Word

    wanting too much attention or closeness from other people

  • sniffle

    Word

    to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds

  • demean

    Word

    to make someone feel less important or respected

  • dabble

    Word

    to put your hands or feet into water and move them gently

  • indistinctly

    Word

    in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • perky

    Word

    lively, cheerful, and full of energy

  • stammer

    Word

    to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech

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  • whimper

    Word

    to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • devastate

    Word

    to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

  • clink

    Word

    to make a light, sharp ringing sound

  • banister

    Word

    a handrail on a staircase

  • thud

    Word

    to make a dull, heavy sound

  • cajun

    Word

    a person from the Cajun community in Louisiana

  • bolting

    Word

    running away suddenly and quickly

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • ticker

    Word

    a machine or display that shows changing stock prices

  • ahem

    Word

    used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

  • patronize

    Word

    to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them

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  • heave

    Word

    to lift or move something heavy with a lot of effort

  • stabling

    Word

    the act of keeping horses in stables

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • whoop

    Word

    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • lotion

    Word

    a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • adequately

    Word

    in a way that is enough or acceptable

  • shingle

    Word

    a thin piece of wood, stone, or other material used to cover a roof or wall

  • coo

    Word

    to make the soft sound that a pigeon or dove makes

  • obnoxious

    Word

    very unpleasant or annoying

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • whew

    Word

    used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • chubby

    Word

    slightly fat in a pleasant way

  • slur

    Word

    an insulting remark about someone, especially one that attacks their race, religion, or identity

  • Last Day

    Phrase

    the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

  • in one's pocket

    Phrase

    under someone’s control because they have been bribed

  • whine

    Word

    to complain in a high, annoying voice

  • ribbed

    Word

    having raised ridges or lines

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • cookbook

    Word

    a book of recipes and cooking tips

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • come with it

    Phrase

    to challenge someone to fight, compete, or prove themselves

  • erratic

    Word

    changing suddenly and unpredictably

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • growl

    Word

    to make a low, rough sound, especially in anger or warning

  • let's play

    Phrase

    a video in which someone plays a video game and talks about it

  • sanity

    Word

    the state of being mentally healthy and able to think clearly and reasonably

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • uterus

    Word

    the organ in a woman's body where a baby grows before birth

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • wreath

    Word

    a ring of flowers, leaves, or other plants used as decoration or to honor someone who has died

  • foolishness

    Word

    lack of good sense or good judgment

  • faucet

    Word

    a device for controlling the flow of water from a pipe

  • contraction

    Word

    the process of becoming smaller or shorter, or of squeezing together

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • footstep

    Word

    the sound of someone walking, or one step in a walk

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • living hell

    Phrase

    a situation that is extremely unpleasant and very hard to endure

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • redhead

    Word

    a person with red hair

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • boy mom

    Phrase

    a mother who has a son

  • chuckle

    Word

    to laugh quietly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • headlight

    Word

    a light on the front of a vehicle that helps you see the road at night

  • bag out

    Phrase

    to criticize someone in a harsh or rude way

  • leaky

    Word

    allowing liquid to escape or pass through

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • muffin

    Word

    a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

  • consolation

    Word

    comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • bum

    Word

    a person who is lazy and avoids work

  • grunt

    Word

    a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • gasp

    Word

    to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • moan

    Word

    to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • knock it off

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

  • flushing

    Word

    the act of becoming red in the face or skin

  • split up

    Phrase

    to end a romantic relationship

  • back up

    Phrase

    to support a claim with facts or proof

  • shuffle

    Word

    to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • rex

    Word

    a king; used in the Latin title of a ruler or in names and titles

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • chatter

    Word

    to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

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