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Dallas S11E23: English vocabulary

Season 11, Episode 23SoapDramaFamily

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  • gainer

    Word

    a person or thing that gains something, especially money or weight

  • fancier

    Word

    more elaborate or expensive than usual

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • probate

    Word

    the legal process of proving that a will is valid

  • nit

    Word

    the egg of a louse, especially one attached to a hair

  • graver

    Word

    a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • secretive

    Word

    not willing to tell people things or share personal information

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • state's evidence

    Phrase

    testimony from a criminal accomplice, often given in exchange for leniency

  • shadowing

    Word

    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

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  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • impulsive

    Word

    acting quickly without thinking about the results

  • hectic

    Word

    very busy and full of activity, often in a rushed or confusing way

  • blackmailing

    Word

    the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

  • paling

    Word

    a fence made of upright wooden stakes

  • plunge

    Word

    to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

  • proxy

    Word

    the authority to act or vote for someone else

  • witness protection

    Phrase

    a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • underline

    Word

    to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis

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  • layering

    Word

    the use of several layers, especially in clothing

  • down the tubes

    Phrase

    to become ruined, wasted, or lost

  • tempting

    Word

    so attractive or appealing that it is hard to resist

  • furnish

    Word

    to put furniture and other items into a room or house

  • jerk around

    Phrase

    to treat someone unfairly or keep delaying or misleading them

  • handkerchief

    Word

    a small cloth used for wiping your nose or face

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • not the end of the world

    Phrase

    not very serious or important; something to stay calm about

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • see things

    Phrase

    to think you are seeing something that is not really there

  • seeing as

    Phrase

    used to give a reason or explanation

  • fascination

    Word

    a strong interest or attraction to something

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • about time

    Phrase

    used to say that something should have happened earlier

  • finish with

    Phrase

    to end a romantic relationship with someone

  • turn against

    Phrase

    to start opposing someone or something you used to support

  • invalid

    Word

    not legally or officially acceptable; not valid

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • bottom out

    Phrase

    to reach the lowest point, especially after a decline

  • laurel

    Word

    a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor

  • flatter

    Word

    to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pay the rent

    Phrase

    to earn enough money to cover your rent

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • italic

    Word

    written in a slanted style of type

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • better off

    Phrase

    in a better situation, especially after a change or decision

  • bourbon

    Word

    a type of American whiskey made from corn

  • like crazy

    Phrase

    very much; to an extreme degree

  • sly

    Word

    clever in a sneaky or dishonest way

  • tombstone

    Word

    a stone marker placed at a grave

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • ai

    Word

    a type of computer technology that can do tasks that usually need human intelligence

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • second thoughts

    Phrase

    a feeling of doubt or hesitation after you have made a decision

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • sucker

    Word

    informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • po' boy

    Phrase

    a sandwich made with French bread, usually filled with meat, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

  • good girl

    Phrase

    said to a female animal, especially a dog, when she has done something well

  • friend of ours

    Phrase

    a person who is connected to you through your social circle or family

  • yeah right

    Phrase

    an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

  • non

    Word

    a prefix meaning 'not' or 'without

  • piles

    Word

    a large amount of something

  • laying

    Word

    present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

  • some people

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

  • big hand

    Phrase

    the short hand on a clock that shows the hours

  • telephone book

    Phrase

    a book or list of people’s names, addresses, and phone numbers

  • branching

    Word

    dividing into smaller parts or sections

  • too late

    Phrase

    so late that something can no longer be done or changed

  • do business

    Phrase

    to be involved in buying and selling goods or services

  • conditioned

    Word

    trained to react in a particular way

  • alignment

    Word

    the way things are arranged so that they are in the right position or line

  • every time

    Phrase

    used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

  • highlight

    Word

    to emphasize something or make it stand out

  • upsetting

    Word

    making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

  • approving

    Word

    showing that you approve of someone or something

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • next door

    Phrase

    in the house or place next to yours

  • my pleasure

    Phrase

    A polite reply to thanks, meaning you were happy to help

  • all along

    Phrase

    from the beginning; from the start

  • angled

    Word

    slanted or not level

  • don't worry

    Phrase

    A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

  • din

    Word

    a loud, unpleasant noise

  • collision

    Word

    a crash in which two moving things hit each other

  • blackmail

    Word

    the crime of demanding money or favors by threatening to reveal damaging information

  • isn't it

    Phrase

    used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

  • hand in

    Phrase

    to give something to the proper person or place, especially as required

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • adjustment

    Word

    a small change made to improve something or make it fit better

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