pleasantry
a polite remark, often made in a light or friendly way
Episode vocabulary
Shameless S11E4: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 4DramaComedy
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overdress
to wear clothes that are too formal for an occasion
grouting
the process of filling the gaps between tiles or bricks with grout
spitball
a small ball of chewed paper, often used as a prank
cockfighting
the practice of making two roosters fight for sport
bedbug
a small insect that lives in beds and bites people while they sleep
elapse
to pass, especially of time
mope
to spend time feeling sad, bored, or sorry for yourself
loiter
to stand or wait somewhere without a clear reason or purpose
menthol
a substance with a cool, minty smell or taste
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
studding
the act of decorating something with studs or small metal decorations
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grout
a thick paste used to fill the gaps between tiles
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
crinkle
to make small wrinkles or folds on a surface
unfurl
to open out from a rolled or folded state
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
pumice
a very light, porous volcanic rock used for cleaning or polishing
abject
very bad, severe, or hopeless
musty
smelling stale, damp, or moldy
communicable
able to be passed from one person or thing to another, especially a disease
humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
devilish
showing a sly, wicked, or mischievous quality
impregnate
to make a woman or female animal pregnant