buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
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Awkward. S5E22: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 22ComedyDrama
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teething
the process of a baby's teeth coming through the gums
outfitter
a person or company that supplies equipment, clothing, or other items for a particular activity
schnapps
a strong alcoholic drink, often made from fruit
quip
a short, witty remark
tamale
a Mexican food made of corn dough with a filling, wrapped and steamed in corn husks
gummy
soft and sticky, like chewing gum or gummy candy
patriarchy
a social system in which men hold most of the power and women have less influence
braiding
the act of making a braid or braids by weaving strands together
misstep
a small mistake or wrong move, especially one that causes a problem
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
douche
an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
horrendous
extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking
tote
to carry or haul something, especially with effort
sully
to damage the good name or purity of something
dishonor
the loss of honor or respect
embed
to put something firmly inside or into something else
amass
to collect or gather a large amount of something over time
alumnus
a person who has graduated from a school, college, or university
blanketing
covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
nostalgic
feeling or showing nostalgia for the past
peppermint
a plant with a strong, fresh smell and taste, used in food and drinks