Desperate Housewives S5E2: English vocabulary

to make someone feel extreme fear

covered with a protective outer layer

to insult or show disrespect to someone

winning or succeeding after a struggle

a person or company that provides food and drink for an event

a group of young animals born or hatched at the same time

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

a person who handles publicity and media relations for someone or something

in a loving way; with affection

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or in a bad mood

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

especially impressive or memorable

in journalism, to delay the main point of a story and start with less important details

relating to marriage or to a married couple

to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

a person who is very concerned about the environment and often prefers natural or alternative lifestyles

a person who enjoys and knows a lot about fine food and drink

shameless boldness

a book of recipes and cooking tips

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

the act of being dismissed from a job

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

to indicate or suggest something

to describe or talk about something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

to suddenly realize something or decide to change your life one day

the sound a cat makes

a male donkey

to do something with full effort or confidence

imagined rather than real

to cut grass or crops with a machine or a scythe

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

producing fruit

to spend time in prison as punishment for a crime

the level of status or success someone has in society

a small thin piece that has broken off from something

the rounded part of something, especially one of the sections of a brain or the lower part of the ear

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

suddenly and without warning

small drops of water that form on cool surfaces, especially at night or in the early morning

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

over the side of a boat or ship and into the water

to end a romantic relationship with someone

to leave a place quietly so no one notices

a book that tells a story with pictures and words, like a long comic

a person who is well known to the public, especially in media or politics

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a person who is lazy and avoids work

to gradually become less close or friendly

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

to leave quickly, often in a hurry or without saying much

cut out of a piece of material or paper

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

the act of saving something from loss or damage

not seen or noticed

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

a mild way of telling someone to calm down or stop arguing

marked or decorated with letters or writing

to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

a snack made from potato skins, usually baked or fried and topped with cheese, bacon, or other fillings

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

a large formal meal for many people, often to celebrate something

before anything else; first of all

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

a person whose job is to install and repair pipes, sinks, toilets, and other water systems

to some extent; fairly

a formal event with entertainment, often to raise money or celebrate something

to let out a long, deep breath that shows sadness, relief, tiredness, or frustration