ecstatically
in a way that shows extreme happiness or excitement
Episode vocabulary
Desperate Housewives S4E1: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 1MysteryDramaComedy
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miscarry
to lose a baby through miscarriage
scamp
a mischievous or cheeky person, especially a child
thankless
not likely to be appreciated or rewarded
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
demean
to make someone feel less important or respected
jiggle
to move with small, quick, shaky motions
wriggle
to twist or move with quick, small movements
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
tapioca
a starchy food made from cassava, often used in puddings and drinks
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
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nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
outlive
to live longer than someone or something
retractable
able to be pulled back inside something or folded away
prizing
to value something very highly
menopause
the time in a woman's life when her periods stop permanently
licorice
a sweet made with licorice root flavor
consummate
showing great skill and polish; excellent
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
treadmill
an exercise machine with a moving belt that lets you walk or run in one place
charade
something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is
pitying
showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior
dishing
giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously