perspicacity
the ability to notice and understand things quickly and clearly
Episode vocabulary
Doctor Who S4E7: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 7Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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bookstall
a small stand or shop where books are sold
slapper
a woman who has sex with many people, used as an insult
moneyed
rich and influential
ephemera
things, especially printed items, that were made for short-term use and are now collected
footman
a male servant in a large house, often one who opens doors and serves at table
anchovy
a small salty fish often eaten preserved in oil or salt
insectivorous
feeding on insects
flapper
a young woman in the 1920s who dressed and behaved in a modern, rebellious way
ruffian
a violent or cruel person, especially a criminal or thug
riddling
hard to understand; mysterious or puzzling
plod
to walk slowly and heavily, usually because you are tired or bored
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purveyor
a person or company that supplies or sells a particular kind of goods
amorphous
without a clear shape or form
plucky
brave and determined, especially in a cheerful way
confidante
a woman you trust and talk to about private matters
perturb
to make someone feel worried or upset
confounded
feeling confused and unable to think clearly
jib
a triangular sail at the front of a sailing boat
clemency
kindness shown by someone in authority to a person who has been punished or could be punished
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
peppering
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
facsimile
an exact copy of a document, picture, or other printed material
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly