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Desperate Housewives S5E19: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 19MysteryDramaComedy

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  • utterer

    Word

    a person who says or speaks something

  • irreverence

    Word

    lack of respect for something that is usually treated seriously

  • sappy

    Word

    too sentimental in a way that is annoying

  • womanly

    Word

    having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness or grace

  • singsong

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    a song or tune with a simple, repetitive rhythm

  • pinking

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    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

  • electrocute

    Word

    to kill someone or something with electricity

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • cremate

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    to burn a dead body to ashes, usually as part of a funeral process

  • scoff

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    to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously

  • geezer

    Word

    an old man, especially one who seems a bit strange or eccentric

  • racy

    Word

    slightly sexual or indecent in a way that is meant to attract attention

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  • comatose

    Word

    in a coma; deeply unconscious for a long time

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • clank

    Word

    to make a sharp, hard metallic sound

  • nosing

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    the front edge of a step or stair

  • rustle

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    to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving

  • poling

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    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • nervously

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    in a nervous way

  • perceptive

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    good at noticing and understanding things quickly

  • proverbial

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    used to describe something that is well known or typical, often in a fixed phrase

  • abler

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    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • ferment

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    to change sugar or other substances into alcohol, gas, or acid using yeast or bacteria

  • wart

    Word

    a small, hard lump on the skin caused by a virus

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  • melodramatic

    Word

    showing too much emotion in a way that seems exaggerated or fake

  • reverence

    Word

    deep respect and admiration for someone or something

  • crackling

    Word

    the sound of many short, sharp pops or snaps

  • crackle

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    to make a series of short, sharp, snapping sounds

  • honk

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    to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

  • fluff

    Word

    soft, light bits of wool, cotton, or similar material

  • chatty

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    talkative and eager to chat

  • stagecoach

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    a large horse-drawn coach used for carrying passengers or mail in the past

  • couched

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    to express something in a particular way

  • creak

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    to make a harsh, high-pitched sound as it moves or is pressed

  • hurried

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    done too quickly, often without enough care

  • evener

    Word

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

  • snort

    Word

    to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

  • radish

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    a small round root vegetable with a sharp taste, often eaten raw in salads

  • gritty

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    showing toughness, courage, and determination

  • giver

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    a person who gives something to someone else

  • snip

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    a small cut made with scissors or shears

  • groan

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    to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

  • picket

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    a pointed wooden or metal stake used to make a fence or mark a boundary

  • screech

    Word

    a loud, harsh, high-pitched sound

  • virginity

    Word

    the state of never having had sex

  • suck it

    Phrase

    used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

  • should hope

    Phrase

    used to strongly agree that something is obviously true or expected

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • urn

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    a container used for the ashes of a cremated person

  • adultery

    Word

    sex between a married person and someone who is not their spouse

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • well drink

    Phrase

    a mixed drink made with the bar’s standard liquor instead of a named brand

  • giggle

    Word

    to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

  • live down

    Phrase

    to be unable to forget an embarrassing or unpleasant event

  • toasting

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    the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

  • fives

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

  • sarcastic

    Word

    showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

  • look on

    Phrase

    to think of someone or something in a particular way

  • immoral

    Word

    morally wrong or bad

  • detergent

    Word

    a cleaning product used for washing clothes or dishes

  • drawback

    Word

    a disadvantage or problem that makes something less useful or attractive

  • jarring

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    causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

  • for all the world to see

    Phrase

    in a way that everyone can see

  • shading

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    the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

  • carton

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    a box or container made of cardboard or plastic, often used for food or drinks

  • booting

    Word

    the process of starting a computer

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • land on

    Phrase

    to reach a decision or agreement

  • intimidate

    Word

    to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • woman on the street

    Phrase

    an ordinary person, especially someone without special knowledge or status

  • tip of the hat

    Phrase

    A small gesture or remark that shows respect, thanks, or recognition

  • sham

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    something that is fake or meant to deceive

  • excite

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    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • weeping

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    crying or showing tears

  • wrench

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    a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

  • redhead

    Word

    a person with red hair

  • rattle

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    a series of short, sharp sounds

  • way out

    Phrase

    far away; at a great distance

  • whack

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    to hit something with a quick, hard blow

  • chuckle

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    to laugh quietly

  • errand

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    a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • nice try

    Phrase

    used to say that an attempt was not successful

  • midlife crisis

    Phrase

    a period in middle age when someone feels unhappy and wants to make big changes in life

  • indistinct

    Word

    not clear, sharp, or easy to see or hear

  • bagging

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    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • muffin

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    a small sweet cake, usually baked in a cup-shaped mold

  • weep

    Word

    to cry and produce tears

  • tequila

    Word

    a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • booze

    Word

    alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • walk on

    Phrase

    to come onto the stage in a performance

  • chipping

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    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • run away from

    Phrase

    to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

  • pasture

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    land covered with grass for animals to graze on

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

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