snigger
to laugh quietly in a way that shows scorn or amusement
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S11E5: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 5CrimeDramaMystery
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distil
to separate a liquid by heating it and cooling the vapor
claptrap
nonsense or empty talk meant to impress people
hulking
very large, heavy, and awkward-looking
bibliophile
a person who loves books very much, especially someone who collects them
knell
the sound of a bell rung slowly and solemnly, especially for a funeral or death
burnish
to polish something by rubbing it
whosoever
an old-fashioned word meaning 'whoever' or 'any person who
overstate
to describe something as bigger, better, or more important than it really is
inroad
an increase in influence, success, or progress, especially in a difficult situation
tormenting
causing someone to feel great pain or suffering
drunkenly
in a drunken way; while drunk
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
stickler
a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way
abracadabra
a word used by magicians when they perform a trick
disinherit
to officially stop someone from getting any of your money or property after you die
veiling
a thin piece of cloth used to cover or partly cover something
paraphernalia
a collection of small items or equipment used for a particular activity
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
astral
relating to the stars or outer space
agitate
to make someone feel worried or upset
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
exemplar
a person or thing that is a very good example of something
wellingtons
a waterproof rubber boot, usually reaching up to the knee