riffraff
people who are considered rough, unwanted, or of low social status
Episode vocabulary
Dallas S11E17: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 17SoapDramaFamily
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invigorate
to make someone or something feel more energetic or lively
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
bygone
from an earlier time; no longer current
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
hounding
to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
cashmere
a very soft, fine wool from a special kind of goat
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
fallow
(of land) left unsown for a period so the soil can recover
sable
a small animal with dark brown fur, valued for its fur
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nit
the egg of a louse, especially one attached to a hair
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
hibernation
a long period when an animal sleeps through the winter
overdo
to do something too much or too intensely
confide
to tell someone private information or feelings in confidence
wield
to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully
secretive
not willing to tell people things or share personal information
impatience
the feeling of being annoyed because you have to wait or because things are too slow
keyed
locked with a key
lingerie
women's underwear, especially attractive or delicate styles
power of attorney
the legal right to act for someone else, especially in financial or legal matters
shadowing
the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker