circuitous
longer or less direct than the shortest route
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Dallas S6E24: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 24SoapDramaFamily
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scamper
to run or move quickly with short, light steps
broil
cook food under direct, intense heat
emporium
a large shop that sells many different kinds of goods
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
hilt
the handle of a sword or similar weapon
trotter
a pig's foot, especially one that is cooked or pickled
ahold
the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of
swordfish
a large sea fish with a long pointed upper jaw
prying
too interested in other people's private matters
overpowering
so strong that it is unpleasant or hard to ignore
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
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evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
persuasive
able to persuade people to do or believe something
pry
to ask questions about someone’s private life in a way that is annoying or rude
necking
kissing and touching someone in a sexual way
invaluable
so useful or valuable that you could not manage without it
tundra
a cold, flat area in the far north where trees do not grow
torque
a twisting force that makes something turn
keyed
locked with a key
Fort Knox
used to describe a place or thing that is extremely secure and hard to get into
tripping
moving or walking with quick, light steps
at ease
a command telling someone to stand in a relaxed military position
overpower
to defeat someone or something by using greater strength or power