veneering
the process of covering a surface with a thin layer of wood or another material
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Desperate Housewives S3E1: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 1MysteryDramaComedy
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coyly
in a shy, playful, or teasing way
buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
risotto
an Italian dish made with rice cooked slowly in stock
clingy
wanting too much attention or closeness from other people
fondle
to touch or stroke gently and affectionately
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
haggle
to argue about the price of something in order to get a lower one
intractable
very difficult to control, solve, or deal with
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
gasket
a ring or shaped piece of rubber or other material used to seal a joint
indelible
impossible to remove or forget
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welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
dingy
dirty, dull, and not bright or fresh-looking
squawk
to make a loud, harsh sound
laminated
covered with a thin protective layer of plastic
withered
dried out and shriveled
nervously
in a nervous way
sponging
clean something with a sponge
veneer
a thin layer of fine wood or another material used to cover a cheaper surface
tingle
to feel a slight prickling or stinging sensation
spasm
a sudden, uncontrollable tightening of a muscle
lacquer
a hard shiny coating used to protect wood, metal, or other surfaces
inflated
too large or too high, especially in a way that is not true or reasonable