buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
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Desperate Housewives S4E17: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 17MysteryDramaComedy
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sulky
bad-tempered and quiet because you are annoyed
tactful
careful not to upset or offend people
penmanship
skill in writing neatly by hand
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
cherub
an angel in Christian tradition, often shown as a small child with wings
profusely
to a great degree; in large amounts
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
eggshell
the hard outer covering of an egg
chitchat
casual conversation about unimportant things
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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snagged
caught on something and torn or damaged
aloof
not friendly or involved with other people; distant and reserved
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something
yelp
to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise
cranked
turned or operated by a crank
tasteful
attractive because of simple, elegant style
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
snappy
smart, stylish, and attractive
thud
to make a dull, heavy sound
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
smug
too pleased with yourself and your achievements
candlestick
a stand that holds a candle