prurience
an excessive interest in sexual matters
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Midsomer Murders S13E1: English vocabulary
Season 13, Episode 1CrimeDramaMystery
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censorious
severely critical and always finding faults
sycophancy
behaving in a flattering, submissive way to gain favor or advantage
aggrandizement
the act of making yourself seem more important or impressive than you really are
accusatory
showing that you think someone has done something wrong
parvenu
a person who has recently become rich, powerful, or famous
mayoress
a woman who is the mayor of a town or city
contravene
to break a law, rule, or agreement
broadsword
a wide, heavy sword with a straight blade
subjugate
to bring a person or group under control, often by force
junket
a sweet dish made from curdled milk, often served with fruit
cassock
a long robe worn by some Christian clergy and church workers
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bung
a stopper for a barrel or bottle
scrupulous
careful to do things properly and avoid mistakes
proposer
to suggest an idea, plan, or solution for people to consider
nappy
having tight curls or coils, especially hair
cresting
to rise and become visible over the horizon
godless
not believing in God or in religion
scabbard
a cover that holds the blade of a sword or dagger
recalcitrant
stubbornly refusing to obey or cooperate
cackle
to laugh in a loud, harsh, and unpleasant way
hellish
extremely unpleasant, difficult, or severe
obstructive
causing an obstruction or making it hard for something to move or pass through
conciliation
an attempt to end a disagreement by helping people reach agreement