absconder
a person who runs away, especially to avoid arrest or legal trouble
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S14E4: English vocabulary
Season 14, Episode 4CrimeDramaMystery
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hugger
a person who likes giving and receiving hugs
hubbub
a loud, confused noise made by many people talking at once
fidget
to make small repeated movements, especially because you are nervous or impatient
flagellation
the act of whipping someone as punishment or as a religious practice
minder
a person who looks after someone, especially a child or a celebrity
diffused
spread out so it is not concentrated in one place
promissory
containing or expressing a promise
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
bough
a large main branch of a tree
unequivocal
leaving no doubt; very clear and definite
forthright
direct and honest, even when the truth may be uncomfortable
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envisage
to imagine or plan something as a possible future event
pretence
the act of pretending or making something seem true when it is not
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
amorous
showing strong sexual interest or desire
admissible
allowed to be used, especially as evidence in court
tipper
a person who gives a tip, especially in a restaurant
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
tenancy
the period during which someone rents a home or other property
detonator
a device used to set off an explosive charge
rustle
to make a soft, dry sound like leaves or paper moving
undying
lasting forever; never ending
veracity
the quality of being true and accurate