Desperate Housewives S6E8: English vocabulary

a person who has been convicted of a serious crime

causing strong disgust or dislike

dishonest, immoral, or unpleasant in a way that seems dirty or cheap

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the act of leaving a person, group, or organization without permission or support

a serious disease that causes painful muscle stiffness and spasms

in a way that relates to the mind, thinking, or intelligence

too proud of yourself and your abilities

to move suddenly and unsteadily, often because you are off balance

a long, smooth brown nut that you can eat

a drink made with espresso, milk, and chocolate

to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

a person or company that provides food and drink for an event

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

to officially cancel a law, decision, license, or agreement

to hold someone or something close in your arms in a loving way

a person who is blamed for other people's mistakes or problems

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

past tense of ski

preserved in vinegar or salty water

to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

moving with quick, light jumps

slightly drunk

a small, raised bubble on the skin filled with liquid

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

trying to control or influence people in a dishonest way for your own benefit

a natural tendency to think, feel, or act in a certain way

a humorous way to refer to a group of three people who are acting silly or foolishly

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a very poor, crowded area of a city where people live in bad conditions

A strong sexual desire for someone

to fall forward and land face first

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

a person who supervises someone who has been released from prison on parole

to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

sexually excited

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

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

carefully planning what to do in a way that is often selfish or dishonest

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

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

a man or boy who is very charming and good at attracting romantic attention

a solo piece of music for one singer, usually with orchestral accompaniment

past tense and past participle of shoot

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

to lead a group, team, or project

the act of leaving someone or something behind

to record that you have started work or a shift

the leader of a criminal group that sells illegal drugs

a title used for a Catholic priest

expected or likely to happen in the future

cause something to improve a lot

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

at a very short distance; with little space between things

a small open pastry with a sweet or savory filling

an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

a situation that is extremely unpleasant and very hard to endure

ground oats used for making breakfast food

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

far away; at a great distance

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

an informal way of saying you agree with someone

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

casual conversation between women or girls, especially about personal topics

to laugh quietly

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

to become or make someone mentally stronger and less easily upset

officially linked with another town, city, or organization