grommet
a metal ring fitted into a hole to protect it or let a cord, cable, or tube pass through safely
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Awkward. S3E17: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 17ComedyDrama
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eviscerate
to remove the organs from a body
hoarder
a person who keeps too many things and finds it hard to throw them away
slicer
a machine or tool that cuts food into thin slices
maypole
a tall pole decorated with ribbons, used in May Day celebrations
outfitter
a person or company that supplies equipment, clothing, or other items for a particular activity
pander
to try to please people in order to gain support, often in a dishonest way
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
paperweight
a small heavy object used to keep papers from blowing away
nepotism
the practice of giving jobs or advantages to relatives or friends because of your position, not because they are the best choice
selfishly
in a selfish way; thinking only about yourself
crepe
a very thin pancake, often served with sweet or savory fillings
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strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
hungered
to feel very hungry
peppering
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
competency
the ability to do something well
barbaric
very cruel, violent, or shocking
prizing
to value something very highly
tote
to carry or haul something, especially with effort
drape
to hang or place something loosely over something else
alienate
to make someone feel less connected or less friendly toward you or a group
crusading
strongly and publicly committed to a cause or campaign
gluten
a protein in wheat and some other grains that makes dough stretchy
sabbatical
a period of paid leave from work or study, often for travel, rest, or research