expediency
the quality of being practical or useful, even if it is not ideal
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Dallas S2E15: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 15SoapDramaFamily
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
hilt
the handle of a sword or similar weapon
birthright
a right or privilege that you have because of the family you are born into
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt
dangle
to hang down loosely or swing gently
idealist
a person who believes that the world can be improved and wants to make it better
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
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eminent domain
the legal power of a government to take private property for public use, with payment
when it's at home
used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English
tailing
the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them
tripping
moving or walking with quick, light steps
done for
in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain
eminent
famous and respected, especially in a profession or field
truthful
always telling the truth; honest
go there
used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic
exclusive right
the legal right to be the only person or group allowed to do something
tramp
walk heavily or noisily
graced
to honor an event or place by being present
bring it
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something