retch
to make the sound and movement of vomiting, without necessarily bringing anything up
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Desperate Housewives S5E13: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 13MysteryDramaComedy
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shingling
the job of covering a roof with shingles
clingy
wanting too much attention or closeness from other people
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
demean
to make someone feel less important or respected
dabble
to put your hands or feet into water and move them gently
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
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
perky
lively, cheerful, and full of energy
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
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whimper
to make quiet, weak sounds because you are scared, hurt, or upset
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
clink
to make a light, sharp ringing sound
banister
a handrail on a staircase
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
cajun
a person from the Cajun community in Louisiana
bolting
running away suddenly and quickly
squeal
to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
ticker
a machine or display that shows changing stock prices
ahem
used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval
patronize
to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them