hanker
to want something very much, especially something you do not have
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Dallas S6E23: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 23SoapDramaFamily
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cheapen
to make something seem less valuable, attractive, or impressive
cannoned
to hit or move into something with sudden force
beholder
a person who sees or judges something
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
haggle
to argue about the price of something in order to get a lower one
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
restful
making you feel rested and relaxed
jawbone
the lower jaw of a person or animal
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
recoup
to recover money or costs that you have lost or spent
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undersecretary
a senior government official who works just below a minister
bewilder
to make someone feel confused and unable to understand something
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt
knoll
a small hill
pitying
showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior
coy
pretending to be shy or modest in a way that is meant to attract attention
appetizer
a small dish served before the main meal
luncheon
a formal lunch, especially one held for a special event or business purpose
bustle
to move around in a busy, energetic way
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
penciled
written or marked lightly with a pencil