buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
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Desperate Housewives S5E15: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 15MysteryDramaComedy
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
flatly
in a firm, direct way, often showing no emotion
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
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
mitten
a type of glove that covers the hand, with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers
travesty
something that makes a serious situation seem ridiculous, unfair, or absurd
buckling
the bending or curving of something under pressure
taffy
a chewy sweet made from sugar or molasses
goblet
a large drinking cup with a stem and a base, often used for wine
jingling
making a light, clear ringing sound
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latrine
a simple toilet, especially one used in a camp or military area
septic
infected with bacteria, especially causing pus or decay
nervously
in a nervous way
jeweler
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
forgo
to choose not to do or have something
nibble
to take small bites of something
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
pretentious
trying to seem more important, stylish, or impressive than you really are
pamper
to give someone a lot of comfort, attention, and treats
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound
pretzel
a hard, salty baked snack shaped like a knot or stick
brownie
a small square of rich chocolate cake