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Desperate Housewives S8E10: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 10MysteryDramaComedy

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  • unclog

    to clear something blocked so that liquid, air, or other material can pass through

  • crouton

    a small piece of toasted or fried bread, often served in soup or salad

  • relapsing

    happening again after a period of improvement

  • turndown

    a polite refusal of an offer, request, or invitation

  • groggy

    feeling weak, dizzy, or confused, especially after not sleeping enough

  • perplexed

    very confused or puzzled

  • emboss

    to press or stamp a design into a surface so that it stands out

  • welcomer

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

  • leavings

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

  • nightgown

    a loose piece of clothing worn for sleeping

  • butchering

    the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat

  • swerve

    to turn or move suddenly to one side to avoid something

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  • copped

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

  • credential

    an official document or piece of information that proves who you are or shows your qualifications

  • spout

    to send out liquid in a sudden flow or stream

  • candlestick

    a stand that holds a candle

  • splatter

    to make liquid, paint, or mud fly and land in small drops

  • ahem

    used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

  • interrogate

    to question someone closely for a long time, especially in an official or forceful way

  • evener

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

  • repress

    to stop yourself from showing or feeling something

  • relapse

    a return of a disease or bad habit after a period of improvement

  • nauseous

    feeling as if you might vomit

  • sneaker

    a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

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