backhander
a secret payment made to influence someone’s actions, often illegally
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S23E2: English vocabulary
Season 23, Episode 2CrimeDramaMystery
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babyish
looking or sounding like a baby
slipperiness
the quality of being slippery
unthinking
done without thinking carefully about the results; careless
doubter
a person who does not believe something is true
embezzle
to steal money that you were trusted to manage
crony
a close friend, especially one in a group that has influence or power
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
malfeasance
illegal or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in power or in a company
unwitting
not knowing about something, so not intentional
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
theatricals
plays or other dramatic performances, especially as a form of entertainment
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godsend
something that is very helpful or exactly what you need
pillowcase
a cloth cover that goes over a pillow
pretence
the act of pretending or making something seem true when it is not
fete
a small fair or festival, especially one held for a charity or local community
gnaw
to bite or chew something repeatedly, especially for a long time
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
scalping
the illegal buying of tickets and reselling them for a much higher price
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
lockup
a jail or prison, especially a small one used for short-term holding
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
fob
a small ring or ornament attached to a key chain or watch chain
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair