slicking
making something smooth and glossy
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S1E6: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 6CrimeDramaMystery
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felonious
criminal; connected with a serious crime
inflammable
easily set on fire
dicker
to bargain or negotiate over a price
inordinate
much more than is normal or reasonable
malcontent
a person who is unhappy, dissatisfied, and often complains or rebels
merriment
lively, cheerful enjoyment or celebration
demean
to make someone feel less important or respected
cravat
a man's formal necktie, usually worn with a suit or evening dress
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
obliging
willing and quick to help other people
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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crag
a steep, rough rock face or cliff
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
contraption
a strange or complicated machine or device
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
dossier
a file or set of documents with detailed information about a person, case, or subject
crevice
a narrow crack or opening, especially in rock or a wall
pamper
to give someone a lot of comfort, attention, and treats
hearsay
information that you heard from other people, not from direct knowledge or proof
toil
hard work, especially work that is tiring and takes a lot of time
cyanide
a very poisonous chemical compound used in some industrial processes
graver
a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level