whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
Episode vocabulary
Desperate Housewives S2E22: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 22MysteryDramaComedy
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pomade
a thick, scented hair product used to style hair
overstay
to stay longer than you are allowed or longer than you planned
singsong
a song or tune with a simple, repetitive rhythm
crimp
to bend or press the edge of something into small folds or ridges
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
floured
covered with a thin layer of flour
masseur
a man who gives professional massages
nigh
near in time, place, or degree
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
frosting
a sweet, creamy topping used on cakes and cupcakes
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trashy
cheap-looking, low-quality, or tasteless
insemination
the process of putting sperm into a female's body to cause pregnancy
clang
to make a loud, sharp metallic sound
juggler
a person who entertains by juggling objects such as balls or clubs
thoughtless
not thinking about other people’s feelings or needs
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
sleazy
dishonest, immoral, or unpleasant in a way that seems dirty or cheap
exhale
to breathe air out of your lungs
implicitly
in a way that is not directly stated, but understood from the situation
lurk
to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act
yearn
to want something very much, especially something you have lost or cannot have
wail
to cry out in a long, high, sad sound