macaroon
a small sweet cake or cookie, often made with coconut or ground nuts
Episode vocabulary
Desperate Housewives S1E12: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 12MysteryDramaComedy
Preview up to 100 useful vocabulary entries from this title. This is a general public list; Slovnyx personalizes it in the app.
All vocabulary stays together in one practical preview. See the methodology.
sorrowed
feeling or showing deep sadness, especially after a death or loss
grovel
to act in a very humble, desperate, or self-abasing way, especially to get forgiveness or favor
grope
to feel your way with your hands in the dark or when you cannot see clearly
potluck
a meal or party where everyone brings a dish to share
economize
to use money or resources carefully so you do not waste them
memorialize
to do something that honors and preserves the memory of a person or event
ulterior
hidden or not openly stated, especially about a motive or purpose
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
perky
lively, cheerful, and full of energy
unfreeze
to make something frozen become liquid or less frozen
molest
to harass or bother someone persistently
- Make it personalSave the useful vocabulary and practice it in Slovnyx.Continue in the app
contaminate
to make a substance or place dirty or unsafe by adding harmful material
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
sordid
morally bad, unpleasant, or shameful
felon
a person who has been convicted of a serious crime
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
racking
causing a lot of pain or suffering
steamy
full of steam or hot, moist air
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
lug
to carry or drag something heavy with effort
merciful
showing kindness and forgiveness
boning
the process of removing bones from meat or fish