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Desperate Housewives S5E7: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 7MysteryDramaComedy

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  • underpay

    Word

    to pay someone less than they should be paid

  • estrange

    Word

    to make people less close or friendly

  • braise

    Word

    to cook meat or vegetables slowly in a little liquid

  • disrobe

    Word

    to take off your clothes

  • clingy

    Word

    wanting too much attention or closeness from other people

  • phlegm

    Word

    thick mucus from the throat or lungs, especially when you have a cold

  • sleuth

    Word

    a detective or someone who investigates something carefully

  • tipsy

    Word

    slightly drunk

  • pitfall

    Word

    a hidden problem or danger that can cause trouble

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • canvass

    Word

    to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support

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  • demented

    Word

    very strange, wild, or out of control, often in a way that seems mentally unwell

  • alimony

    Word

    money that one ex-spouse pays to the other after a divorce

  • criminally

    Word

    in a way that is extremely bad or excessive

  • frustrate

    Word

    to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

  • astray

    Word

    away from the right path or direction

  • savvy

    Word

    practical knowledge and skill, especially about business or technology

  • condone

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    to accept or ignore bad or wrong behavior, without trying to stop it

  • dazzle

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    to impress someone very strongly, especially with beauty, skill, or style

  • slighting

    Word

    showing disrespect or contempt

  • yearn

    Word

    to want something very much, especially something you have lost or cannot have

  • bicker

    Word

    to argue about small, unimportant things

  • diligent

    Word

    careful and hardworking, especially in doing tasks well

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  • bib

    Word

    a cloth or plastic cover worn around a baby's neck to protect clothes while eating

  • carte

    Word

    a menu listing the dishes available in a restaurant

  • triumphing

    Word

    winning or succeeding after a struggle

  • evener

    Word

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

  • whoop

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    to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

  • nodding

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    slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

  • lapping

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    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • hurtful

    Word

    causing emotional pain or upset

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • orgasm

    Word

    the moment when sexual pleasure reaches its strongest point

  • screw the pooch

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or fail badly

  • stuffing

    Word

    soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

  • congratulation

    Word

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

  • whine

    Word

    to complain in a high, annoying voice

  • screwed the pooch

    Phrase

    to fail badly or make a serious mistake

  • trustworthy

    Word

    able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable

  • mormon

    Word

    a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • It boy

    Phrase

    a young man who is very fashionable and widely talked about

  • larva

    Word

    the young form of an insect that hatches from an egg and changes into an adult

  • cookbook

    Word

    a book of recipes and cooking tips

  • party to

    Phrase

    involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • done for

    Phrase

    in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • horny

    Word

    sexually excited

  • blackmailing

    Word

    the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • look on

    Phrase

    to think of someone or something in a particular way

  • go at

    Phrase

    to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • wipe the slate clean

    Phrase

    to make a fresh start, especially by forgetting past disagreements

  • complicate

    Word

    to make something more difficult or harder to understand

  • crave

    Word

    to want something very much

  • rehearse

    Word

    to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

  • bunk

    Word

    a bed, especially one on a ship or in a train or bus

  • fling

    Word

    to throw something with a lot of force

  • big woop

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not important or impressive

  • cramp

    Word

    a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

  • exquisite

    Word

    very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

  • big whoop

    Phrase

    a dismissive way to say that something is not important or impressive

  • petty cash

    Phrase

    money kept aside for small everyday expenses

  • make an appearance

    Phrase

    to attend an event briefly, especially in a public or formal way

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • arson

    Word

    the crime of deliberately setting fire to a building or other property

  • get outta here

    Phrase

    used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

  • just like that

    Phrase

    suddenly and without warning

  • what is your problem

    Phrase

    a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • go at it

    Phrase

    to fight or argue intensely

  • drive off

    Phrase

    to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

  • medical history

    Phrase

    a record of a person's past illnesses and treatment

  • cookie dough

    Phrase

    uncooked dough used to make cookies

  • metric

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    relating to the metric system

  • halo

    Word

    a ring of light around the sun, moon, or another bright object

  • bum

    Word

    a person who is lazy and avoids work

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • white horse

    Phrase

    a wave with a foamy white crest, made by strong wind

  • hilltop

    Word

    the top part of a hill

  • framing

    Word

    the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

  • ungrateful

    Word

    not showing gratitude

  • applicant

    Word

    a person who applies for a job, place, or position

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pant

    Word

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

  • hand off

    Phrase

    to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

  • knock it off

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

  • knock off

    Phrase

    to steal something

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • better off

    Phrase

    in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

  • mitt

    Word

    a large glove with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers, used for catching a ball or for warmth

  • cut out

    Phrase

    cut out of a piece of material or paper

  • dwelling

    Word

    a house or other place where someone lives

  • rise and shine

    Phrase

    a cheerful way to tell someone to get up and start the day

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