underpay
to pay someone less than they should be paid
Episode vocabulary
Desperate Housewives S8E17: English vocabulary
Season 8, Episode 17MysteryDramaComedy
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paring
the act of cutting off small pieces from something
tipster
a person who gives tips or predictions, especially about sports betting
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
episcopalian
a member of the Episcopal Church
eggshell
the hard outer covering of an egg
pontoon
a flat-bottomed boat or floating support used for bridges or landing stages
pout
to push your lips forward, often to show annoyance or to look flirtatious
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsher one
jinx
a person or thing that brings bad luck
carelessly
in a careless way, without enough attention
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abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
headstone
a stone marker placed at a grave
sprinkler
a device that sprays water over grass or plants
pecan
a long, smooth brown nut that you can eat
talker
a person who talks a lot, especially in a lively or persuasive way
eulogy
a speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after they have died
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
necking
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
cruelly
in a cruel way
deodorant
a product you put on your body to stop or reduce body odor
loaning
the act of lending something to someone
hurtful
causing emotional pain or upset