gumption
practical confidence and the ability to deal with problems
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Dallas S12E16: English vocabulary
Season 12, Episode 16SoapDramaFamily
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cranny
a small crack or narrow opening in a wall, rock, or surface
prance
to move or walk with light, springy steps
hogwash
nonsense or something you think is completely untrue
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
obliging
willing and quick to help other people
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
botch
to do something badly or carelessly
auspicious
likely to bring good luck or success
jinx
a person or thing that brings bad luck
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smug
too pleased with yourself and your achievements
prod
to poke or push something with a finger or a pointed object
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt
oblige
to make someone legally or morally required to do something
nook
a small, quiet corner or hidden space
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear
bridegroom
a man who is getting married or has just got married
devious
dishonest and clever in a way that is meant to trick people
couched
to express something in a particular way
impediment
something that makes it hard to do something or slows you down
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
wedded
married