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Dallas S4E14: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 14SoapDramaFamily

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  • preoccupy

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else

  • paring

    Word

    the act of cutting off small pieces from something

  • nationalize

    Word

    to make a business or industry owned or controlled by the government

  • cajole

    Word

    to persuade someone to do something by being nice, flattering, or persistent

  • sniffle

    Word

    to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • muscling

    Word

    the use of force or pressure to get something

  • trashy

    Word

    cheap-looking, low-quality, or tasteless

  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • mull

    Word

    to think about something carefully for a while

  • prim

    Word

    stiff, formal, and a little old-fashioned

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  • stockbroker

    Word

    a person who buys and sells stocks and other investments for clients

  • stockholder

    Word

    a person who owns shares in a company

  • lobbyist

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    a person who tries to influence politicians or government officials

  • starlight

    Word

    the light that comes from stars

  • caterer

    Word

    a person or company that provides food and drink for an event

  • evener

    Word

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

  • momentarily

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    for a very short time

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • attentive

    Word

    giving someone or something close attention

  • knack

    Word

    a natural ability for doing something well

  • confer

    Word

    to give someone a title, honor, right, or benefit

  • cartel

    Word

    a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition

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  • thaw

    Word

    to become unfrozen and turn into liquid

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • bidder

    Word

    a person or company that makes a formal offer to buy something, especially at an auction

  • brochure

    Word

    a thin book with pictures and information about a product, place, or service

  • controlling interest

    Phrase

    ownership of enough shares in a company to control its decisions

  • tuxedo

    Word

    a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • creed

    Word

    a set of beliefs or principles that guide a person or group

  • drastic

    Word

    very sudden and extreme, with a strong effect

  • circulate

    Word

    to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

  • handkerchief

    Word

    a small cloth used for wiping your nose or face

  • specification

    Word

    a detailed set of requirements or technical details for something to be made or done

  • wouldn't you know

    Phrase

    used to comment that something annoying or surprising has happened, often with a sense of irony

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • big one

    Phrase

    a humorous or informal way of saying death

  • wouldn't you know it

    Phrase

    used to express annoyance when something inconvenient or unlucky happens

  • logos

    Word

    a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • see things

    Phrase

    to think you are seeing something that is not really there

  • want out

    Phrase

    to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

  • go public

    Phrase

    to make something secret known publicly

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • progress report

    Phrase

    a report that shows how much work has been done so far

  • watering hole

    Phrase

    a bar or pub, especially one that people visit regularly

  • first session

    Phrase

    the period of play in cricket between the start of the day and lunch

  • leasing

    Word

    the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

  • perish

    Word

    to die or be destroyed, especially in a sudden or tragic way

  • beet

    Word

    the edible root of a plant with dark red or purple flesh

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • carry on

    Phrase

    to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

  • scotch

    Word

    to stop something from happening or continuing

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • disastrous

    Word

    causing great damage, failure, or suffering

  • tribune

    Word

    a person who defends or represents the rights of others

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • check up on

    Phrase

    to visit or contact someone to see how they are doing

  • look over

    Phrase

    to check or read something quickly

  • going over

    Phrase

    a quick, informal check or inspection

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • stint

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    a short period of time spent doing a job or activity

  • violate

    Word

    to break a rule, law, or agreement

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • take over

    Phrase

    to take control of something or start doing a job that someone else was doing

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • banquet

    Word

    a large formal meal for many people, often to celebrate something

  • weathering

    Word

    the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

  • hank

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    a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

  • par

    Word

    the standard score for a hole in golf

  • accessory

    Word

    something added to make an outfit look better or work better

  • supervise

    Word

    to be in charge of a person, group, or activity and make sure it is done properly

  • donna

    Word

    an Italian title used before a woman's name

  • pledge

    Word

    a serious promise to do something

  • profiting

    Word

    to make money from a business or activity

  • jazz

    Word

    a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation

  • tasting

    Word

    the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

  • shaky

    Word

    shaking slightly or not steady

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • overthrow

    Word

    to remove a leader or government from power by force

  • stick around

    Phrase

    to stay in a place for a while and not leave

  • as you know

    Phrase

    used to remind someone of something they already know

  • bidding

    Word

    the process of people making bids in an auction

  • one moment

    Phrase

    used to ask someone to wait for a short time

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • visibility

    Word

    how easy it is to see or be seen

  • beached

    Word

    washed or carried onto land by the sea

  • bow tie

    Phrase

    a short necktie tied in a bow at the front

  • ticketing

    Word

    the sale and issuing of tickets

  • sincerely

    Word

    used at the end of a letter or email to show respect or warmth

  • archer

    Word

    a person who shoots arrows with a bow, especially in sport

  • in bed

    Phrase

    in a bed, especially while sleeping or resting

  • robe

    Word

    a loose outer garment, often worn at home or over pajamas

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

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