Desperate Housewives S7E8: English vocabulary

an edible root vegetable with starchy flesh

the act of moving along without using power

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

to force someone to leave a country, usually because they have broken the law or do not have legal permission to stay

in a way that shows good judgment

a small red berry with a sharp, sour taste

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

violent or abusive behavior by police, especially when they use too much force

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

to honor an event or place by being present

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

to drive or move away very quickly

to bully or speak to someone in a harsh, overbearing way

small pieces of metal or other material thrown out by an explosion

to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions or stress

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

the installation of cables or a cable system

separated from the rest by cutting

in a way that makes you lose your physical balance

to accidentally reveal a secret

to make someone feel nervous, unsure, or less confident

to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

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

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

given free of charge

a group of wild boars

used to say that something should have happened earlier

a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

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

closely packed with buildings or houses

used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

to wait until the next day before deciding something

to enter information by pressing keys or buttons

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

showing tension, worry, or discomfort

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

involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

a piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook for hanging clothes

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

a casual way to say you feel embarrassed, annoyed, or frustrated

the act of saving something from loss or damage

as; in the same way that

to find someone or something after searching for them

to break suddenly into many pieces

well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

a large brown nut that can be eaten, or the tree that produces it

to wait and be ready to act when needed

a small blue or purple berry that you can eat

a baby's bed with bars on the sides

the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

using irony

made at home, not in a store or factory

to some extent; fairly

to understand the main idea or what someone means

to give something to another person

a casual way to say goodbye

not active, working, or being used

a man who installs or repairs cable TV or internet service

an alcoholic drink made from fermented pear juice

the process of people making bids in an auction

an extra amount of money added to a normal price or payment

a thin, flat cake made from batter and cooked in a pan

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

used to express relief that something bad did not happen