cribbing
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
Episode vocabulary
Desperate Housewives S7E6: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 6MysteryDramaComedy
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potpourri
a mixture of dried flowers, herbs, and spices used to scent a room
underfoot
on or across the ground, especially so that it may be stepped on
stiletto
a short dagger with a thin, pointed blade
pillowcase
a cloth cover that goes over a pillow
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
senile
showing mental decline that can happen in old age
thumbed
past tense and past participle of thumb through
terrorize
to make someone feel extreme fear and distress
prying
too interested in other people's private matters
forgetful
often forgetting things or not paying enough attention to remember them
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frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
ruff
a stiff frill worn around the neck, especially in old-fashioned clothing
infraction
a small breaking of a law or rule
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
chivalry
the traditional qualities of a knight, such as honor, courage, and courtesy
instructional
designed to teach or give instructions
handcuff
to put handcuffs on someone
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt
sympathize
to feel sympathy for someone who is having a hard time
skit
a short, funny performance or scene
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear
sprinkler
a device that sprays water over grass or plants