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one of a pair of metal supports used in a fireplace to hold logs
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S1E3: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 3CrimeDramaMystery
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slicking
making something smooth and glossy
garbed
dressed in a particular or noticeable way
miscast
to choose an actor for a role that does not suit them
plumper
more plump; fuller or rounder in shape
reveille
a signal, usually a bugle call, that tells people to wake up, especially in the military
unmade
not made up or prepared, especially a bed
hallucinate
to see or hear things that are not really there
roomy
having a lot of space inside
ahoy
used to call out to someone or to get attention, especially in a playful pirate style
therapeutics
the study of how medicines and other treatments help treat disease
smirk
to smile in a way that shows you are pleased with yourself or think you know more than others
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
garb
clothing, especially clothing that is unusual, formal, or traditional
whiplash
a neck injury caused by a sudden jerking of the head, often in a car accident
defraud
to get money or property from someone by lying or cheating
thermostat
a device that controls the temperature in a room or building
commissary
a store that sells food and supplies, especially for people in the military
accuser
a person who says someone has done something wrong or illegal
flirtation
a small amount of flirting or playful romantic interest
crock
a large earthenware pot or jar
necessitate
to make something necessary
oiled
covered or treated with oil
entitle
to give someone the right to have or do something