contrite
feeling sorry and ashamed about something you did wrong
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S4E3: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 3CrimeDramaMystery
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plebe
a new student or cadet at a military academy
snugly
in a close, comfortable, and secure way
wadding
soft material used for padding or stuffing things like quilts, cushions, or toys
indelicate
not careful, polite, or tactful
cannoned
to hit or move into something with sudden force
attired
dressed in a particular way
demerit
a penalty point or mark for bad behavior or breaking a rule
reveille
a signal, usually a bugle call, that tells people to wake up, especially in the military
jealously
in a way that shows jealousy or envy
irresponsibility
the quality of not taking responsibility for your actions or duties
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
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misplace
to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it
ajar
slightly open
amenity
a useful feature or service in a place, especially one that makes it more comfortable or convenient
opinionated
having strong opinions and often expressing them in a forceful way
obstinate
refusing to change your mind or behavior, even when other people try to persuade you
urinal
a fixture in a public restroom that men use to urinate into
categorically
in a firm and definite way; without any doubt or exception
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
ingestion
the act of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
latrine
a simple toilet, especially one used in a camp or military area