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Desperate Housewives S3E23: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 23MysteryDramaComedy

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  • buffeting

    Word

    to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves

  • soberly

    Word

    in a serious, sensible, and calm way

  • brioche

    Word

    a soft, slightly sweet bread made with eggs and butter

  • reverently

    Word

    in a deeply respectful way

  • sanctimonious

    Word

    showing off a false sense of moral superiority

  • harpist

    Word

    a person who plays the harp

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • goad

    Word

    to annoy or pressure someone into doing something

  • wince

    Word

    to make a quick, small movement because of pain, fear, or embarrassment

  • deductible

    Word

    an amount of money you must pay yourself before an insurance company pays the rest

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

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  • strapping

    Word

    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

  • feathering

    Word

    the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight

  • blemish

    Word

    a small mark or flaw that spoils the look of something

  • wrangler

    Word

    a person who works with horses or cattle on a ranch

  • matrimony

    Word

    the state of being married

  • matron

    Word

    a woman who is in charge of a hospital or similar institution

  • exploratory

    Word

    involving exploration, testing, or investigation

  • jinx

    Word

    a person or thing that brings bad luck

  • observant

    Word

    good at noticing small details

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • garter

    Word

    a band worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock

  • appetizer

    Word

    a small dish served before the main meal

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  • relish

    Word

    to enjoy something very much

  • venerable

    Word

    respected because of age, wisdom, or long experience

  • evener

    Word

    something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

  • tangle

    Word

    to twist or become twisted into a messy mass

  • centerpiece

    Word

    the main or most eye-catching part of something

  • cleavage

    Word

    a clear division or split between two things

  • heartfelt

    Word

    showing sincere, deep feeling

  • loaning

    Word

    the act of lending something to someone

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • pickled

    Word

    preserved in vinegar or salty water

  • penance

    Word

    something done to show regret for a wrong action, often as a religious duty

  • grit

    Word

    courage and determination to keep going in a difficult situation

  • coasting

    Word

    the act of moving along without using power

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • till death do us part

    Phrase

    A phrase in wedding vows meaning the marriage will last for life

  • linger

    Word

    to stay somewhere longer than needed, often because you do not want to leave

  • mellow

    Word

    pleasantly soft, smooth, and not harsh

  • save it

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • hold it down

    Phrase

    to keep a situation under control or handle your part of it

  • horny

    Word

    sexually excited

  • leg up

    Phrase

    an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed

  • flawless

    Word

    without any mistakes or imperfections

  • milling

    Word

    the process of grinding grain into flour or other small particles

  • let's play

    Phrase

    a video in which someone plays a video game and talks about it

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • pickle

    Word

    a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

  • fall in

    Phrase

    to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

  • sob

    Word

    to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

  • snore

    Word

    to breathe noisily while sleeping

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • veto

    Word

    the right or power to stop a decision, law, or plan from being accepted

  • wrinkle

    Word

    a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

  • handkerchief

    Word

    a small cloth used for wiping your nose or face

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • new school

    Phrase

    modern and not traditional or old-fashioned

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • land on

    Phrase

    to reach a decision or agreement

  • work round

    Phrase

    to find a way around a problem or rule

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • amend

    Word

    to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

  • scheming

    Word

    making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

  • on the pill

    Phrase

    using oral contraceptive pills

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • presume

    Word

    to think that something is probably true or will happen

  • lang

    Word

    a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • memorize

    Word

    to learn something so well that you can say or write it from memory

  • sugared

    Word

    coated or mixed with sugar

  • poultry

    Word

    the meat from chickens, turkeys, ducks, and similar birds

  • trailer park

    Phrase

    an area where people live in mobile homes

  • sneak around

    Phrase

    to move or act secretly so other people do not notice what you are doing

  • run across

    Phrase

    to find or meet someone or something by chance

  • hit up

    Phrase

    to contact someone, especially casually or to ask for something

  • gut out

    Phrase

    to get through something difficult by being determined and not giving up

  • round the clock

    Phrase

    all the time; without stopping

  • string quartet

    Phrase

    a group of four musicians who play string instruments together

  • twinned

    Word

    officially linked with another town, city, or organization

  • consolation

    Word

    comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

  • bust out

    Phrase

    to escape from a place, especially a prison, often by force

  • sperm

    Word

    the male sex cell that can fertilize an egg

  • herbal

    Word

    made from herbs or plants, especially for tea, medicine, or flavoring

  • phrasing

    Word

    the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

  • concession

    Word

    something that is given or allowed, especially after a request or demand

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • big shot

    Phrase

    an important or powerful person, especially one who likes to show it

  • laugh with

    Phrase

    to laugh together with someone in a friendly way

  • puke

    Word

    to vomit

  • scotch

    Word

    to stop something from happening or continuing

  • around the clock

    Phrase

    continuously, all day and all night

  • polling

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    the activity of asking people questions to find out what they think, especially about an election

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

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