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Desperate Housewives S8E1: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 1MysteryDramaComedy

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  • oversleep

    Word

    to sleep longer than you meant to

  • windowpane

    Word

    a single piece of glass in a window

  • blab

    Word

    to talk too much in a boring or annoying way

  • cannoned

    Word

    to hit or move into something with sudden force

  • repentant

    Word

    feeling or showing sincere regret for something wrong you did

  • dibs

    Word

    a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • mimosa

    Word

    a tropical plant with yellow flowers and leaves that fold up when touched or in low light

  • absolution

    Word

    formal release from guilt or punishment, especially in a religious context

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • ladybug

    Word

    a small beetle, usually red or yellow with black spots

  • douche

    Word

    an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person

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  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • absolve

    Word

    to officially say that someone is not guilty or responsible for something

  • buckling

    Word

    the bending or curving of something under pressure

  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

  • scoot

    Word

    to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way

  • terrorize

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear and distress

  • leper

    Word

    a person who has leprosy

  • copped

    Word

    to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • sabbatical

    Word

    a period of paid leave from work or study, often for travel, rest, or research

  • implicate

    Word

    to show or suggest that someone is involved in something bad or illegal

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • penciled

    Word

    written or marked lightly with a pencil

  • stroking

    Word

    the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

  • stuff you

    Phrase

    a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • stroll on

    Phrase

    an informal exclamation used to show surprise or disbelief

  • cleanse

    Word

    to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • waffle

    Word

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

  • toasting

    Word

    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • laden

    Word

    covered with or weighed down by something heavy

  • sacking

    Word

    the act of being dismissed from a job

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • ride on

    Phrase

    to attack someone in a drive-by shooting

  • pickle

    Word

    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • head up

    Phrase

    to lead a group, team, or project

  • dread

    Word

    to feel worried or afraid about something that may happen

  • bargain for

    Phrase

    to expect or allow for something, especially something unpleasant

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • bless me

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • big one

    Phrase

    a humorous or informal way of saying death

  • something is up

    Phrase

    used to say that you think something strange, secret, or wrong is happening

  • detour

    Word

    a longer route taken to avoid a problem or to go somewhere else first

  • get outta here

    Phrase

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

  • now for

    Phrase

    used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

  • in bad

    Phrase

    out of favor with someone; not liked by them

  • gun it

    Phrase

    to drive a vehicle very fast, especially by pressing the accelerator hard

  • stroll

    Word

    a short, relaxed walk

  • about time

    Phrase

    used to say that something should have happened earlier

  • make out with

    Phrase

    to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

  • hold it together

    Phrase

    to stay calm and keep going in a difficult situation

  • guilty conscience

    Phrase

    a feeling of guilt or shame about something you have done

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • lighten

    Word

    to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

  • hooker

    Word

    a person who has sex for money

  • bad part of town

    Phrase

    a rough or unsafe area of a town or city

  • bum

    Word

    a person who is lazy and avoids work

  • sedan

    Word

    a car with a closed body and usually four doors

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • the heck

    Phrase

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

  • toe out

    Phrase

    to turn your toes outward when you stand or walk

  • riches

    Word

    a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • going over

    Phrase

    a quick, informal check or inspection

  • atheist

    Word

    a person who does not believe that God or gods exist

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • to be honest

    Phrase

    used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

  • collared

    Word

    having a collar

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • coped

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation successfully

  • hostess

    Word

    a woman who welcomes and looks after guests in a restaurant, club, or at an event

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • sermon

    Word

    a talk about a religious or moral subject, usually given in a church service

  • accessory

    Word

    something added to make an outfit look better or work better

  • figure out

    Phrase

    to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

  • road trip

    Phrase

    a trip taken by car for pleasure, often over a long distance

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • forgiving

    Word

    willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

  • pancake

    Word

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

  • lesbian

    Word

    a woman who is sexually attracted to women

  • earring

    Word

    a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • housewife

    Word

    a woman whose main job is taking care of her home and family

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

  • pact

    Word

    a formal agreement between people, groups, or countries

  • flirt

    Word

    to behave in a playful romantic way toward someone

  • French toast

    Phrase

    bread soaked in egg and fried

  • forwarding

    Word

    the act of sending something on to another place

  • buckle

    Word

    a small metal fastener used to join the ends of a belt, strap, or similar band

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