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Dallas S13E17: English vocabulary

Season 13, Episode 17SoapDramaFamily

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  • overrate

    Word

    to think or say that something is better, more important, or more valuable than it really is

  • gusher

    Word

    a sudden strong flow of liquid, especially oil or water

  • testy

    Word

    easily annoyed or impatient

  • oilman

    Word

    a person who owns or works in the oil business

  • studding

    Word

    the act of decorating something with studs or small metal decorations

  • haggle

    Word

    to argue about the price of something in order to get a lower one

  • snuggle

    Word

    to curl up or move into a warm, comfortable position, often close to someone or something

  • wagering

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    the activity of betting money on uncertain results

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • tranquilizer

    Word

    a medicine that helps a person or animal relax or sleep

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

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  • realty

    Word

    real estate; property, especially land and buildings

  • ahold

    Word

    the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of

  • aggravate

    Word

    make a problem, injury, or situation worse

  • legalize

    Word

    to make something legal by changing the law

  • taut

    Word

    pulled or stretched tight; not loose

  • clout

    Word

    influence or power, especially in business or politics

  • gush

    Word

    to flow out quickly in a large amount

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • thumping

    Word

    making a dull, heavy sound

  • surveying

    Word

    the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

  • evener

    Word

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

  • woe

    Word

    great sadness or suffering

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  • undivided

    Word

    not shared or divided; complete

  • rattlesnake

    Word

    a venomous snake found in North and South America that makes a rattling sound with its tail

  • dandy

    Word

    very good; excellent

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • spud

    Word

    a potato

  • stripping

    Word

    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • digger

    Word

    a person or animal that digs

  • strangle

    Word

    to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • have no right

    Phrase

    to have no moral or legal permission to do something

  • impulsive

    Word

    acting quickly without thinking about the results

  • omen

    Word

    a sign that something good or bad is going to happen

  • dang

    Word

    used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

  • wager

    Word

    a bet on the result of something

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • controlling interest

    Phrase

    ownership of enough shares in a company to control its decisions

  • fives

    Word

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

  • feed up

    Phrase

    to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

  • hamper

    Word

    to make it harder for something to happen or progress

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • if the shoe fits

    Phrase

    used to say that a remark or criticism applies to someone

  • sag

    Word

    to bend, sink, or hang downward under weight or pressure

  • channeling

    Word

    the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

  • stinking

    Word

    very unpleasant-smelling

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • crown jewel

    Phrase

    the most valuable or important part of something

  • thoroughbred

    Word

    a horse of a pure breed, especially one used for racing

  • scheming

    Word

    making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest 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

  • bleach

    Word

    to make something white or lighter using a chemical process

  • redhead

    Word

    a person with red hair

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • arming

    Word

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

  • 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

  • fang

    Word

    a long, pointed tooth, especially in a meat-eating animal

  • get off the ground

    Phrase

    to start to succeed or become active

  • slipper

    Word

    a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

  • back out

    Phrase

    to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

  • back down

    Phrase

    to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

  • finish with

    Phrase

    to end a romantic relationship with someone

  • round the clock

    Phrase

    all the time; without stopping

  • slave ship

    Phrase

    a ship used to transport enslaved people

  • seed money

    Phrase

    money used to start a new business or project

  • twinned

    Word

    officially linked with another town, city, or organization

  • twitch

    Word

    to make a sudden small movement, or to move with sudden small movements

  • martyr

    Word

    a person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs

  • screw up

    Phrase

    to make a serious mistake or do something badly

  • farmhouse

    Word

    a house on a farm, usually where the farmer's family lives

  • caught up

    Phrase

    involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

  • snap out of

    Phrase

    to stop feeling upset, confused, or distracted and become calm again

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • skipper

    Word

    the person in charge of a boat or ship

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • around the clock

    Phrase

    continuously, all day and all night

  • make up

    Phrase

    to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

  • come around

    Phrase

    to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

  • drop in

    Phrase

    to visit someone briefly and informally

  • health club

    Phrase

    a place where people go to exercise, often with equipment and classes

  • pitted

    Word

    having many small holes or dents on the surface

  • monetary

    Word

    relating to money, especially a country's money system

  • walk through

    Phrase

    to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

  • shareholder

    Word

    a person who owns shares in a company

  • fed up

    Phrase

    feeling annoyed, tired, or bored because something has gone on too long

  • catch up

    Phrase

    to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

  • get past

    Phrase

    to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

  • sounding

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    the act of measuring how deep water is

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