preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
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Dallas S4E14: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 14SoapDramaFamily
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paring
the act of cutting off small pieces from something
nationalize
to make a business or industry owned or controlled by the government
cajole
to persuade someone to do something by being nice, flattering, or persistent
sniffle
to breathe in and out through your nose in short, quiet sounds
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
trashy
cheap-looking, low-quality, or tasteless
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
mull
to think about something carefully for a while
prim
stiff, formal, and a little old-fashioned
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stockbroker
a person who buys and sells stocks and other investments for clients
stockholder
a person who owns shares in a company
lobbyist
a person who tries to influence politicians or government officials
starlight
the light that comes from stars
caterer
a person or company that provides food and drink for an event
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
momentarily
for a very short time
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers
attentive
giving someone or something close attention
knack
a natural ability for doing something well
confer
to give someone a title, honor, right, or benefit
cartel
a group of businesses that work together to control prices and limit competition