ignoramus
a stupid or ignorant person
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Desperate Housewives S6E7: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 7MysteryDramaComedy
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condescend
to act in a way that shows you think you are better than someone else
tactful
careful not to upset or offend people
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
goad
to annoy or pressure someone into doing something
geezer
an old man, especially one who seems a bit strange or eccentric
trinket
a small decorative object that is not worth much
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
unbutton
to undo the buttons on a piece of clothing
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
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clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsher one
vehicular
relating to vehicles or their use
tact
careful skill in dealing with people or difficult situations without causing offense
prying
too interested in other people's private matters
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
mousse
a light, smooth food made by mixing cream or egg whites with flavoring
savvy
practical knowledge and skill, especially about business or technology
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
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
brooch
a piece of jewelry that you pin to clothing