Desperate Housewives S7E1: English vocabulary

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the sides of the face below the eyes

the state of being naked

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

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

women's underwear, especially attractive or delicate styles

used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or are completely serious

a person or company that makes a formal offer to buy something, especially at an auction

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

to make someone so excited or emotional that they lose control

to complain to someone about your problems for a long time

to cut or tear something into small pieces

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the act of putting things into a pile or piles

the organ in a woman's body where a baby grows before birth

a pale brownish color

a luxury apartment on the top floor of a building

imagined rather than real

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

a small symbol on a computer screen that shows where the next click or action will happen

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

books, pictures, or videos that show sexual acts or body parts in a way meant to cause sexual excitement

a sofa that can be turned into a bed

used to say that something is not believable

the work of cleaning, cooking, and other jobs around the home

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

willing to take risks and try new things

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

snobbish and thinking you are better than other people

to make friendly again after an argument or disagreement

a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol

a neighborhood party held outdoors, often in the street

a machine that washes dishes automatically

a group of wild boars

used to say you have won or beaten someone

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

a health professional who helps people recover movement and strength after injury or illness

a large structure at sea or on land used for drilling for oil or gas

an imaginary world or situation that is not real

money paid in advance for a rental or service, returned if nothing is damaged or owed

a natural ability to choose clothes that look good and suit the occasion

to spread a rumor or piece of news

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

not afraid; brave and willing to take risks

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

severe physical or mental pain

to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

to arrange a time or appointment for someone

to keep partying or having fun

to become more level, even, or balanced

to move around making loud, clattering noises

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

deserving praise, help, or respect

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

a business directory that lists companies and services by category

comfortable, warm, and pleasant in a way that makes you feel relaxed

as; in the same way that

a person from the northern US, especially New England

a king; used in the Latin title of a ruler or in names and titles

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

an empty space inside something solid

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to arrange or set up something, especially equipment, for a particular purpose