grafter
a person who works very hard
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S15E5: English vocabulary
Season 15, Episode 5CrimeDramaMystery
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silverfish
a small insect with a silvery body that lives in damp places
simper
to smile in a shy, affected, or flirtatious way
relapsing
happening again after a period of improvement
galling
causing annoyance or resentment
elopement
the act of running away secretly to get married
souffle
a light baked dish made with eggs that puffs up in the oven
nightcap
a drink, especially an alcoholic one, taken before going to bed
draughts
the game of checkers, especially as played in Britain
chipper
cheerful and lively
braiding
the act of making a braid or braids by weaving strands together
sombrero
a Mexican hat with a very wide brim
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rancid
having a bad smell or taste because it is old and has gone bad
rambler
a person who likes going on long walks for pleasure or exercise
serrated
having a jagged edge with small, sawlike teeth
scalping
the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price
tenuous
weak, slight, or not very strong
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
elope
to run away secretly to get married, often without telling your family
git
a foolish or unpleasant person
vegetative
relating to growth in plants, especially when they are not flowering or producing fruit
fatherhood
the state of being a father
gambit
a risky move or opening remark made to gain an advantage
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent