cribbing
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
Episode vocabulary
Desperate Housewives S4E8: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 8MysteryDramaComedy
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stomaching
the present participle of stomach
crimp
to bend or press the edge of something into small folds or ridges
lactate
to produce milk
matchmaking
the practice of arranging romantic relationships between other people
teamster
a person who drives a wagon or truck, especially as a job
kudos
praise or approval for something good someone has done
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
enterprising
showing initiative and good ideas, especially in business or work
doze
to sleep lightly for a short time, especially when you are not fully asleep
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
hobo
a homeless person who travels from place to place looking for work
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
babble
to talk quickly and continuously in a confused or silly way
prying
too interested in other people's private matters
readjust
to adjust something again
delirious
feeling confused and unable to think clearly, often because of illness, fever, or extreme tiredness
soundly
in a deep, peaceful sleep
eavesdrop
to secretly listen to other people's private conversation
lurk
to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act
resourceful
good at finding quick and clever ways to solve problems
neurologist
a doctor who specializes in the brain, nerves, and nervous system
subside
to become weaker, quieter, or less severe
sleepless
not able to sleep