carpetbagger
a person who goes to a place mainly to get political power or make money, without local ties
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Dallas S11E29: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 29SoapDramaFamily
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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
concoct
to make something by mixing different ingredients
upstart
a person who has quickly become successful or powerful, often in a way that annoys others
birthright
a right or privilege that you have because of the family you are born into
dishonor
the loss of honor or respect
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
fallow
(of land) left unsown for a period so the soil can recover
stockbroker
a person who buys and sells stocks and other investments for clients
startle
to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed
marshaling
the act of arranging people or things in an orderly way
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nit
the egg of a louse, especially one attached to a hair
ahem
used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval
rescind
to officially cancel a law, order, or agreement
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
denim
a strong cotton fabric, usually blue, used for jeans and other clothes
grit
courage and determination to keep going in a difficult situation
emancipation
the process of being freed from legal, social, or political restrictions
discrepancy
a difference between two things that should match
congratulation
an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck
shadowing
the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker
butting
to hit or push with the head or horns
to the house
home; to or at home