underpay
to pay someone less than they should be paid
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S3E3: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 3CrimeDramaMystery
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hearten
to make someone feel more hopeful or confident
dissemble
to hide your true feelings, thoughts, or intentions
sophomoric
showing immaturity, especially in a way that seems silly or annoying
covey
a small group of birds, especially quail or partridges
propitious
likely to bring success or good results
tabulation
the act of putting information into a table or list
dynamiting
the act of blowing something up with dynamite
newsboy
a boy or man who sells or delivers newspapers
unsettle
to make someone feel worried, uneasy, or disturbed
appraise
to carefully judge the value, quality, or condition of something
fraying
the process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge
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loafer
a person who is lazy and avoids work
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
muscling
the use of force or pressure to get something
senatorial
relating to a senator or a senate
repugnant
extremely unpleasant or offensive
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
compatriot
a person from the same country as you
rebuttal
a statement or argument that shows something is wrong or false
flannel
a soft cloth, usually made of wool or cotton, used for clothes or bedding
aggravation
a feeling of annoyance or irritation