titter
to laugh quietly in a nervous, embarrassed, or restrained way
Episode vocabulary
Desperate Housewives S5E22: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 22MysteryDramaComedy
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kleptomania
a mental illness that causes a strong, repeated urge to steal things
whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
chenille
a soft fabric with a raised, fuzzy surface
rashly
in a careless or impulsive way
freckled
having freckles on the skin
overcharge
to ask someone to pay too much for something
crimp
to bend or press the edge of something into small folds or ridges
mantling
a decorative cloth used to cover an altar or lectern
damask
a rich fabric with a raised woven pattern
unwashed
not washed or cleaned
jangle
to make a harsh ringing or clattering sound
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freckle
a small brown spot on the skin
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
jiffy
a very short time
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
repugnant
extremely unpleasant or offensive
clank
to make a sharp, hard metallic sound
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
settee
a long seat for two or more people, usually with a back and arms
ransack
to search a place or container quickly and in a messy way
jingling
making a light, clear ringing sound
alimony
money that one ex-spouse pays to the other after a divorce