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Shameless S2E6: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 6DramaComedy

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  • sclerotic

    Word

    relating to sclerosis, especially hardening of the arteries

  • slewed

    Word

    past tense and past participle of slew

  • praline

    Word

    a sweet paste or powder made from ground nuts and sugar

  • toweling

    Word

    a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes

  • interloper

    Word

    a person who is in a place or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong

  • meshed

    Word

    joined so that the parts fit together and move smoothly

  • loin

    Word

    the meat from the back of a pig or other animal, often sold as a roast

  • pitfall

    Word

    a hidden problem or danger that can cause trouble

  • brimstone

    Word

    an old word for sulfur

  • lubricate

    Word

    to put oil or grease on a machine or part so it moves smoothly

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • scoff

    Word

    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

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  • augmentation

    Word

    the process of making something larger or greater in amount

  • chloroform

    Word

    a colorless liquid once used as an anesthetic and sometimes as a solvent

  • furlough

    Word

    a temporary leave from work, military service, or prison

  • naught

    Word

    nothing; zero

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • headstrong

    Word

    strongly determined to do what you want, even if other people disagree

  • promiscuous

    Word

    having many casual sexual relationships

  • clank

    Word

    to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

  • liquidity

    Word

    the amount of cash or easily sold assets a person or business has

  • molest

    Word

    to harass or bother someone persistently

  • clink

    Word

    to make a light, sharp ringing sound

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  • belch

    Word

    to let gas out of your stomach through your mouth with a noise

  • batty

    Word

    slightly crazy or strange in a funny or harmless way

  • nervously

    Word

    in a nervous way

  • pegging

    Word

    the act of fastening something with pegs or stakes

  • fillet

    Word

    a boneless piece of meat or fish

  • felon

    Word

    a person who has been convicted of a serious crime

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • breech

    Word

    the back part of a gun where the cartridge is loaded

  • exhale

    Word

    to breathe air out of your lungs

  • racking

    Word

    causing a lot of pain or suffering

  • crowbar

    Word

    a heavy metal bar used for forcing things open or moving heavy objects

  • wail

    Word

    to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

  • squeal

    Word

    to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

  • honk

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • extinguisher

    Word

    a device used to put out a fire

  • authoritative

    Word

    showing confidence and authority in a way that makes people listen or obey

  • wolverine

    Word

    a stocky, fierce mammal of the weasel family that lives in northern regions

  • evener

    Word

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

  • yea

    Word

    yes; used to show agreement or approval

  • swirl

    Word

    to move in a circular or spiraling motion

  • mutter

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, often because you are annoyed or upset

  • factoring

    Word

    the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

  • nodding

    Word

    slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

  • beneficiary

    Word

    a person or group that receives money, property, or other benefits

  • groan

    Word

    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • paprika

    Word

    a red spice made from dried peppers

  • loaning

    Word

    the act of lending something to someone

  • remodel

    Word

    to change the structure or style of a room or building

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • darn

    Word

    to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • smuggle

    Word

    to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

  • shameless

    Word

    showing no shame or embarrassment, especially in a bold or rude way

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • congratulation

    Word

    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • lady killer

    Phrase

    a man who is very attractive to women

  • shadowing

    Word

    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • penetration

    Word

    the act of getting into something or going through it

  • evasion

    Word

    the act of avoiding something or escaping from it

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • fuck up

    Phrase

    to fail badly or make a serious mistake

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • beaming

    Word

    smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

  • American Dream

    Phrase

    the idea that people in the U.S. can succeed and live better through hard work

  • investment bank

    Phrase

    a bank that helps companies raise money and handle large financial deals

  • freshen

    Word

    to make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant

  • kidnapper

    Word

    a person who kidnaps someone

  • tit

    Word

    a small bird in the tit family

  • milling

    Word

    the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

  • tuxedo

    Word

    a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • pat down

    Phrase

    to search someone’s body by touching their clothes and pockets, especially for weapons or other hidden items

  • hitch

    Word

    to fasten something to a hook, rope, chain, or strap

  • complicate

    Word

    to make something more difficult or harder to understand

  • snore

    Word

    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • stuff out

    Phrase

    to fill something too full so that it bulges or spills out

  • mesh

    Word

    a piece of material made of threads, wire, or plastic with many small holes

  • investment banker

    Phrase

    a person whose job is to help companies and governments raise money and handle big financial deals

  • love on

    Phrase

    to show affection to someone in a warm, physical way

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • play on

    Phrase

    to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

  • round up

    Phrase

    to gather people or things together, often by force or pressure

  • living hell

    Phrase

    a situation that is extremely unpleasant and very hard to endure

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • intimidate

    Word

    to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

  • dead and buried

    Phrase

    completely finished and not likely to happen again

  • easy pickings

    Phrase

    something that is easy to get, steal, or take advantage of

  • sick with worry

    Phrase

    extremely anxious or distressed

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • get right

    Phrase

    to do something correctly or in the right way

  • seeing as

    Phrase

    used to give a reason or explanation

  • thy

    Word

    your; belonging to you

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