haricot
a type of small bean, especially a white bean
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S5E2: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 2CrimeDramaMystery
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attired
dressed in a particular way
motorcar
an old word for a car
insinuation
an indirect remark that suggests something unpleasant or insulting
espouse
to support or adopt a belief, idea, or cause
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
repudiate
to reject or refuse to accept something
attache
a diplomat who works in an embassy and has a special area of responsibility
legation
a diplomatic mission in a foreign country, especially one headed by a minister
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
barbarism
extreme cruelty or violent behavior
stammer
to speak with pauses or repeated sounds because of difficulty controlling your speech
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apprehensive
worried that something bad might happen
affront
something that insults or deeply offends someone
shredding
the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces
conspire
to secretly plan with other people to do something illegal or harmful
unmask
to reveal who someone really is, or what something really means
astute
good at understanding people and situations and making smart decisions
condone
to accept or ignore bad or wrong behavior, without trying to stop it
masquerade
a party where people wear masks and costumes
pining
full of longing or sadness for someone or something
earthy
having a strong smell, taste, or quality like soil or earth
pitying
showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior
vermin
small animals or insects that are unwanted because they spread disease or damage things