stenography
the practice of writing in shorthand
Episode vocabulary
Dallas S4E9: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 9SoapDramaFamily
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slewed
past tense and past participle of slew
dais
a low platform used for a speaker, honored guests, or a throne
shortsighted
unable to see distant objects clearly; lacking good judgment about the future
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
secretarial
relating to the work of a secretary or office assistant
stinker
a person or thing that is annoying, unpleasant, or very bad
pauper
a very poor person, especially one who has little or no money or property
botch
to do something badly or carelessly
veritable
used to emphasize that something is real, extreme, or impressive
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
liquidity
the amount of cash or easily sold assets a person or business has
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devastate
to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
hutch
a low cupboard with shelves, often used for dishes or display
pansy
a small flower with brightly colored petals
dampen
to make slightly wet
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
sift
to pass dry ingredients through a sieve to remove lumps or coarse bits
brokerage
the business of arranging deals, especially in finance or real estate
destitute
without enough money, food, or shelter
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
deliberation
careful discussion before making a decision
alas
used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment