gainer
a person or thing that gains something, especially money or weight
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Dallas S11E23: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 23SoapDramaFamily
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fancier
more elaborate or expensive than usual
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
probate
the legal process of proving that a will is valid
nit
the egg of a louse, especially one attached to a hair
graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
boning
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
secretive
not willing to tell people things or share personal information
jerking
making quick, sharp movements
state's evidence
testimony from a criminal accomplice, often given in exchange for leniency
shadowing
the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker
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tripping
moving or walking with quick, light steps
impulsive
acting quickly without thinking about the results
hectic
very busy and full of activity, often in a rushed or confusing way
blackmailing
the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information
paling
a fence made of upright wooden stakes
plunge
to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state
proxy
the authority to act or vote for someone else
witness protection
a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger
fives
a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does
bring it
to do your best and put a lot of energy into something
tabling
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
underline
to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis