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Desperate Housewives S8E16: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 16MysteryDramaComedy

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  • preoccupy

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else

  • procreate

    Word

    to produce babies or young

  • rhubarb

    Word

    a plant with thick red or green stalks that are cooked and eaten

  • tranquilizer

    Word

    a medicine that helps a person or animal relax or sleep

  • devastate

    Word

    to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

  • geisha

    Word

    a Japanese woman trained to entertain guests with conversation, music, and dance

  • scrabble

    Word

    to scratch or feel around for something with your fingers

  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • ahem

    Word

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

  • evener

    Word

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

  • noose

    Word

    a loop of rope or wire that tightens when pulled

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

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  • loaning

    Word

    the act of lending something to someone

  • mundane

    Word

    boring, ordinary, and not interesting

  • medically

    Word

    in a way that relates to medicine or medical treatment

  • when it's at home

    Phrase

    used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

  • depress

    Word

    to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

  • knuckle

    Word

    one of the hard joints in the middle of your fingers

  • expressive

    Word

    showing feelings clearly through words, actions, or appearance

  • overhear

    Word

    to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • stare out

    Phrase

    to stare at someone until they look away, often as a challenge

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

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  • look on

    Phrase

    to think of someone or something in a particular way

  • wrapped up

    Phrase

    so absorbed in something that you do not notice other things

  • fancied

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    imagined rather than real

  • rehearse

    Word

    to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

  • stinking

    Word

    very unpleasant-smelling

  • gunning

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    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • invader

    Word

    a person, group, or animal that enters a place by force or without permission

  • cut off

    Phrase

    separated from the rest by cutting

  • party girl

    Phrase

    a woman who enjoys parties and an active social life

  • quick fix

    Phrase

    a temporary or simple solution to a problem

  • have it your way

    Phrase

    Used to tell someone that they can do what they want, especially when you think it is a bad idea

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • heartless

    Word

    showing no kindness or sympathy

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • crazy talk

    Phrase

    informal speech or ideas that seem silly, unrealistic, or not worth taking seriously

  • beat up

    Phrase

    to attack someone and hit them hard

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • fix on

    Phrase

    to focus your attention on something or decide to pursue it

  • police protection

    Phrase

    protection or security given by the police

  • chop it up

    Phrase

    to chat with someone in a relaxed, friendly way

  • feel around

    Phrase

    to search for something by moving your hands around when you cannot see clearly

  • skyscraper

    Word

    a very tall building with many floors

  • 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

  • worked up

    Phrase

    very upset, angry, or excited

  • take it out on

    Phrase

    to show anger or frustration by treating someone badly, even though they did not cause the problem

  • booze

    Word

    alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

  • freak out

    Phrase

    to become very upset, frightened, or excited

  • sneaky

    Word

    behaving in a secretive or dishonest way

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • white horse

    Phrase

    a wave with a foamy white crest, made by strong wind

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • yank

    Word

    a sudden hard pull or jerk

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • live for

    Phrase

    to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

  • rugged

    Word

    having a rough, uneven, or rocky surface

  • like crazy

    Phrase

    very much; to an extreme degree

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • interstate

    Word

    relating to travel or activity between states

  • lettered

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    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • forge

    Word

    make something false or copied in order to trick people

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • raisin

    Word

    a dried grape

  • whispering

    Word

    the act of speaking very quietly, or the soft sound of someone speaking quietly

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • bottled

    Word

    preserved or sold in bottles

  • profiting

    Word

    to make money from a business or activity

  • stylish

    Word

    attractive and fashionable

  • tasting

    Word

    the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • stick around

    Phrase

    to stay in a place for a while and not leave

  • just wondering

    Phrase

    used to introduce a question or comment that you are making out of curiosity

  • kitty litter

    Phrase

    a type of cat litter

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • cheese puff

    Phrase

    a small, crunchy snack made from puffed corn and cheese flavoring

  • stumble

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    to trip or lose your balance for a moment

  • puff

    Word

    to breathe out in short bursts, often with effort

  • laying

    Word

    present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

  • move in

    Phrase

    to begin living in a new home

  • sports car

    Phrase

    a car built for speed and sporty handling

  • patrol car

    Phrase

    a police car used for patrols

  • turn signal

    Phrase

    a light on a vehicle that flashes to show which way it is going to turn

  • massage

    Word

    a treatment in which someone rubs and presses your body to help you relax or feel better

  • can't wait

    Phrase

    to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

  • hospital bed

    Phrase

    a bed used in a hospital

  • counselor

    Word

    a person whose job is to help people with personal, school, or emotional problems

  • bankrupt

    Word

    unable to pay your debts and officially declared so by law

  • thoughtful

    Word

    showing care and attention for other people

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • good looks

    Phrase

    an attractive appearance, especially attractive facial features

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

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