quitter
a person who gives up easily
Episode vocabulary
Desperate Housewives S3E4: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 4MysteryDramaComedy
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spousal
relating to a husband or wife, or to marriage
rationalization
the act of making a bad action or mistake seem reasonable by giving false or irrelevant reasons
swoon
to faint, especially from strong emotion or excitement
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
indelible
impossible to remove or forget
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
estrangement
the state of becoming less close or friendly, especially in a relationship
botch
to do something badly or carelessly
prodigal
spending money or resources too freely and carelessly
savor
to enjoy something very much by paying close attention to it
retrograde
moving or directed backward
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recline
to lean or lie back in a relaxed position with support behind you
cashmere
a very soft, fine wool from a special kind of goat
shoddy
of poor quality and badly made
blanketing
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
fluff
soft, light bits of wool, cotton, or similar material
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
flimsy
easily damaged, broken, or bent
cleavage
a clear division or split between two things
snip
a small cut made with scissors or shears
groan
to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness
nip
a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol
mundane
boring, ordinary, and not interesting