officious
too eager to tell other people what to do, especially in a way that is annoying
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S2E6: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 6CrimeDramaMystery
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sutured
closed with stitches
bedpan
a shallow container used by a person who is in bed to urinate or pass stool
misjudge
to form a wrong opinion about someone or something
hypodermic
relating to the area just under the skin
appendectomy
an operation to remove the appendix
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
pocketbook
a woman's handbag or purse
reflexive
referring back to the subject of a sentence
tweezers
a small tool with two arms used for picking up tiny objects or pulling out hairs or splinters
introvert
a person who prefers quiet, private activities and spending time alone
selfishly
in a selfish way; thinking only about yourself
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wastebasket
a small bin for paper and other trash
insinuate
to suggest something bad in a sly or indirect way
opportunist
a person who uses chances to get what they want, often without caring about rules or principles
aortic
relating to the aorta, the main artery from the heart
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
magnify
to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope
queasy
feeling slightly sick and as if you might vomit
rhythmically
in a steady, regular rhythm
molest
to harass or bother someone persistently
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
antiseptic
a substance used to kill germs and help prevent infection
cadence
the natural rise and fall of the voice when speaking