tetchy
easily annoyed or bad-tempered
Episode vocabulary
Doctor Who S4E4: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 4Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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macrobiotic
relating to a diet based on whole grains, beans, and vegetables
inadvisable
not wise or not recommended
tautology
the use of the same meaning twice in different words, often considered bad style
thrum
to make a low, steady humming sound
varnishing
the act of putting varnish on a surface
thimble
a small metal or plastic cover worn on a finger to protect it while sewing
stratagem
a clever plan used to trick someone or gain an advantage
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
homespun
simple, plain, and not fancy; homemade or rustic
fraying
the process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
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dunce
a person who is slow to learn or understand
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
plaything
a toy or object used for play
subjugation
the act of bringing a person or group under control or domination
mooned
to show your bare buttocks to someone as a joke or insult
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
hark
to listen carefully
greyhound
a tall, thin dog that can run very fast
fume
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
deadlock
a situation in which no progress is possible because two sides cannot agree
penultimate
last but one in a series; second to last