mislay
to put something somewhere and then forget where it is
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S5E3: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 3CrimeDramaMystery
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unworldly
seeming spiritual, pure, or not connected with ordinary life
chablis
a dry white wine from the Chablis area of France
evince
to show something clearly
luxuriant
growing thickly and strongly; lush and abundant
goatee
a small pointed beard on the chin
libation
a drink poured out as an offering in a religious ceremony
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
backgammon
a board game for two players, with dice and pieces moved around the board
misplace
to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it
indistinctly
in a way that is not clear or easy to hear, see, or understand
frisk
to search someone by feeling their clothes and pockets, usually for weapons or illegal items
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peddler
a person who sells goods in the street or from place to place
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
mugger
a person who attacks and robs people in public
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
fabricate
to invent false information or a story
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair
facsimile
an exact copy of a document, picture, or other printed material
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
recede
to move back or farther away
holster
a holder for carrying a handgun
clink
to make a light, sharp ringing sound