ostentatious
too noticeable because it is expensive, bright, or meant to impress
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Desperate Housewives S6E21: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 21MysteryDramaComedy
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leer
a sly or unpleasant look, often showing sexual interest or bad intent
smock
a loose piece of clothing worn over other clothes to keep them clean, especially while working or painting
livid
very angry
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
biannual
happening twice a year
gloat
to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure
repossess
to take back something, especially a car or house, because someone has not made the required payments
douche
an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
mitten
a type of glove that covers the hand, with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers
heaving
moving up and down in a strong, heavy way
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condense
to make something smaller, shorter, or more compact
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
flaunt
to show something in a way that is meant to attract attention or admiration
swerve
to turn or move suddenly to one side to avoid something
chalet
a small house or cottage, often in the mountains or near a ski resort
scone
a small baked bread roll, often served with tea
infusion
a liquid made by soaking herbs, fruit, or other plant material in water
heave
to lift or move something heavy with a lot of effort
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
notching
make small cuts or grooves in something
washer
a small flat ring used with a bolt or screw to spread pressure or make a joint tighter
inhale
to breathe air, smoke, or gas into your lungs