sifter
a tool or machine used for sifting flour, sugar, or other fine materials
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Desperate Housewives S4E15: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 15MysteryDramaComedy
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fount
a source of something good or useful
puritanical
having very strict moral or religious views, especially about sex or pleasure
crier
a person who makes public announcements in a town
mortify
to make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed
floured
covered with a thin layer of flour
dopey
silly, confused, or a little stupid in a way that can seem funny or endearing
wading
walking through water or another wet, muddy, or thick substance with effort
wad
a small lump or ball of something
tasteful
attractive because of simple, elegant style
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
sordid
morally bad, unpleasant, or shameful
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felon
a person who has been convicted of a serious crime
swab
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample
masquerade
a party where people wear masks and costumes
clench
to close or squeeze tightly
braving
while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely
stitching
the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
brunch
a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch
boning
the process of removing bones from meat or fish
pertinent
relevant to the subject being discussed
illicit
illegal or not allowed by law, rules, or custom
carding
the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers