immolate
to kill or sacrifice, especially by fire
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Desperate Housewives S3E17: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 17MysteryDramaComedy
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scrumptious
very delicious
plop
to fall or land with a soft, dull sound
thimble
a small metal or plastic cover worn on a finger to protect it while sewing
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
ungodly
showing no respect for religion or moral standards
mortify
to make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed
chiffon
a thin, light, sheer fabric
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
candor
the quality of speaking or acting honestly and openly
disinherit
to officially stop someone from getting any of your money or property after you die
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
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welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
promiscuous
having many casual sexual relationships
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
fraught
full of trouble, danger, or difficulty
peppering
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
debacle
a complete and embarrassing failure
cashmere
a very soft, fine wool from a special kind of goat
vengeful
having a strong desire to get revenge
drape
to hang or place something loosely over something else
frustrate
to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed
infuriate
to make someone extremely angry
dahlia
a plant with large, brightly colored flowers