bilk
to cheat someone out of money
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Shameless S10E5: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 5DramaComedy
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plebe
a new student or cadet at a military academy
wheeze
to breathe with a whistling sound, usually because of a blocked airway
diddle
to cheat someone out of money or something valuable
powwow
an informal meeting to talk about something and make a decision
provident
careful to plan for the future and avoid waste
vivacious
attractively lively, energetic, and full of personality
infanticide
the crime of killing a baby or very young child
haggle
to argue about the price of something in order to get a lower one
wistful
showing a gentle feeling of sadness or longing
swatch
a small sample of fabric, color, or material
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
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tamale
a Mexican food made of corn dough with a filling, wrapped and steamed in corn husks
percussive
producing a strong, sharp beat or sound
latching
the act of fastening something with a latch
tinkle
to make a light, clear ringing sound
paraphernalia
a collection of small items or equipment used for a particular activity
naught
nothing; zero
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
compacted
to press something so that it becomes smaller and tighter
scrimmage
a practice game between two teams
exuberant
full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm
molest
to harass or bother someone persistently