prepay
to pay for something before it is due or before you receive it
Episode vocabulary
Desperate Housewives S6E10: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 10MysteryDramaComedy
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eggnog
a sweet drink made with eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and spices, sometimes with alcohol
yuletide
the Christmas season
adulterer
a person who is unfaithful to their husband, wife, or partner
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
yon
at a distance that you can still see
groggy
feeling weak, dizzy, or confused, especially after not sleeping enough
faker
a person who pretends to be something they are not in order to trick people
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
exonerate
to officially say that someone is not guilty of a crime or blame
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
vindictive
showing a desire to get back at someone for a wrong or insult
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strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
deflate
to let air or gas out of something, or to become empty of air
hounding
to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them
jingling
making a light, clear ringing sound
caroling
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
dusky
somewhat dark in color or light
tasteful
attractive because of simple, elegant style
felon
a person who has been convicted of a serious crime
scone
a small baked bread roll, often served with tea
tacky
showing poor taste; cheap and unattractive in a way that is meant to impress
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
souring
becoming sour, spoiled, or unpleasant