veneering
the process of covering a surface with a thin layer of wood or another material
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Desperate Housewives S2E2: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 2MysteryDramaComedy
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stolid
calm and showing little emotion or reaction
caterwaul
to make a loud, shrill wailing sound
rosebush
a bush that grows roses
paring
the act of cutting off small pieces from something
tawdry
showy in a cheap, tasteless way
tidbit
a small but interesting piece of information
unhook
to remove something from a hook or fastening
mortify
to make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
inconsiderate
not thinking about other people and causing them trouble or upset
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
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deadbeat
a person who avoids paying debts or neglects responsibilities
gloat
to feel or show smug pleasure about your own success or someone else's failure
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
vindictive
showing a desire to get back at someone for a wrong or insult
flaunt
to show something in a way that is meant to attract attention or admiration
clang
to make a loud, sharp metallic sound
tibia
the larger bone in the lower part of the leg, between the knee and the ankle
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died
veneer
a thin layer of fine wood or another material used to cover a cheaper surface
trickery
the use of lies or dishonest tricks to get what you want
firstborn
born first among your children or siblings
ingest
to take food, drink, or a substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it