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Desperate Housewives S7E7: English vocabulary

Season 7, Episode 7MysteryDramaComedy

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  • hotness

    Word

    the quality of being hot

  • invigorate

    Word

    to make someone or something feel more energetic or lively

  • gawk

    Word

    to stare at something in a rude or foolish way

  • dehydrate

    Word

    to remove water from something, especially food, so it can be stored for longer

  • denture

    Word

    a set of artificial teeth that you can take out and put back in

  • unsettle

    Word

    to make someone feel worried, uneasy, or disturbed

  • mortify

    Word

    to make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • badgering

    Word

    to annoy someone by asking or telling them to do something again and again

  • hunky

    Word

    (of a man) physically strong and attractive

  • stereotyped

    Word

    lacking originality and sounding familiar in a dull way

  • ethically

    Word

    in a morally right or acceptable way

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  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

  • prizing

    Word

    to value something very highly

  • menopause

    Word

    the time in a woman's life when her periods stop permanently

  • felon

    Word

    a person who has been convicted of a serious crime

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • sizzling

    Word

    hot and making a hissing sound while cooking

  • delicately

    Word

    in a gentle, careful, or sensitive way

  • indigestion

    Word

    pain or discomfort in your stomach after eating

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • stalked

    Word

    to follow someone closely and watch them in a threatening way

  • lint

    Word

    small loose fibers from cloth, hair, or fabric

  • masculinity

    Word

    the qualities and behavior that are traditionally considered typical of men

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  • seduction

    Word

    the act of attracting someone in a sexual or romantic way

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • stamen

    Word

    the part of a flower that produces pollen

  • irritable

    Word

    easily annoyed or made angry

  • flipper

    Word

    a flat part like a fin, used by sea animals for swimming

  • stroking

    Word

    the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

  • orgasm

    Word

    the moment when sexual pleasure reaches its strongest point

  • rancho

    Word

    a ranch, especially in Spanish-speaking countries

  • whew

    Word

    used to show relief, surprise, or tiredness

  • cranky

    Word

    bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood

  • Three Stooges

    Phrase

    a humorous way to refer to a group of three people who are acting silly or foolishly

  • socialize

    Word

    to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

  • trustworthy

    Word

    able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • salting

    Word

    the act of adding salt to food or water

  • have no right

    Phrase

    to have no moral or legal permission to do something

  • expiration

    Word

    the end of a period when something is valid or can be used

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • flawless

    Word

    without any mistakes or imperfections

  • irritate

    Word

    make someone annoyed, impatient, or angry

  • gay bash

    Phrase

    to attack someone because they are thought to be gay

  • groundwork

    Word

    the basic work or preparation needed before something can succeed

  • graced

    Word

    to honor an event or place by being present

  • game on

    Phrase

    to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

  • hamper

    Word

    to make it harder for something to happen or progress

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • check you out

    Phrase

    a playful or friendly way of saying goodbye

  • coupon

    Word

    a paper or digital voucher that gives you a discount

  • my Lord

    Phrase

    a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

  • luck in

    Phrase

    to be lucky and succeed by chance

  • stuff it

    Phrase

    used to say you do not care anymore and are giving up on something

  • round table

    Phrase

    a discussion or interview in which several people take part equally

  • jarring

    Word

    causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

  • despise

    Word

    to hate or strongly dislike someone or something

  • roasting

    Word

    the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

  • seduce

    Word

    to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

  • stand over

    Phrase

    to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

  • salt in the wound

    Phrase

    something that makes a bad situation feel even worse

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • tee

    Word

    a small object you place a golf ball on before hitting it

  • stereotype

    Word

    a fixed and oversimplified idea about a group of people or things

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • slipper

    Word

    a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • to tell the truth

    Phrase

    used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

  • hot flash

    Phrase

    a sudden feeling of heat that comes on quickly, especially during menopause

  • interior design

    Phrase

    the planning and decoration of the inside of buildings

  • interior designer

    Phrase

    a person who designs the inside of buildings

  • sneak peek

    Phrase

    a quick look at something before it is officially shown or released

  • pageant

    Word

    a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

  • phrasing

    Word

    the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • what do you say

    Phrase

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

  • go along

    Phrase

    to agree to something or let something happen, often reluctantly

  • crush on

    Phrase

    to feel a romantic attraction to someone

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • turn on

    Phrase

    to depend on something; to be decided by something

  • come around

    Phrase

    to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

  • pitted

    Word

    having many small holes or dents on the surface

  • unfit

    Word

    not suitable or not good enough for a particular purpose

  • jug

    Word

    a container for liquids, usually with a handle and a narrow top

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • catch up

    Phrase

    to find out the latest news or information after missing it for a while

  • stand in

    Phrase

    to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • maternity

    Word

    the state of being pregnant or having a baby

  • lodging

    Word

    a place where you can stay, especially for a short time

  • humiliate

    Word

    make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • furnace

    Word

    a large enclosed heater used to warm a building or to heat materials to very high temperatures

  • pierced

    Word

    past tense and past participle of pierce

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