preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
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Dallas S3E5: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 5SoapDramaFamily
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turndown
a polite refusal of an offer, request, or invitation
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
wench
a girl or young woman, especially in old-fashioned or informal use
infallible
unable to make mistakes or be wrong
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
poach
to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
disillusion
to make someone stop believing something is true or good
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died
clout
influence or power, especially in business or politics
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nibble
to take small bites of something
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
inquisitive
curious and eager to know or learn things
tranquil
calm and peaceful, with no noise or trouble
devious
dishonest and clever in a way that is meant to trick people
bonanza
a sudden chance to make a lot of money or get something very valuable
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
commencement
the beginning of something
horseman
a man who rides a horse, especially as a skilled rider or soldier
loaning
the act of lending something to someone
spiritually
in a way that relates to the spirit or soul
formality
the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely