spitball
a small ball of chewed paper, often used as a prank
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S4E5: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 5CrimeDramaMystery
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fritter
a small cake made by frying batter, sometimes with fruit or other ingredients
delude
to make someone believe something that is false
mulch
a layer of material spread on soil to help plants grow and stop weeds
esprit
liveliness, wit, and charm
prowler
a person who moves around quietly, especially to steal or break into places
subservient
too willing to obey someone else and not act independently
doze
to sleep lightly for a short time, especially when you are not fully asleep
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
gatehouse
a building at the entrance to a castle, estate, or other enclosed area
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
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commissary
a store that sells food and supplies, especially for people in the military
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
chairmanship
the position or role of a chairperson
preoccupation
the state of being so interested or worried about something that it takes up most of your attention
fussy
hard to please or easily annoyed
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
conceited
too proud of yourself and your abilities
dueling
to compete directly against someone, especially in a performance or contest
technicals
the practical details of something, especially the technical ones
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
meticulous
very careful about small details and exactness
foyer
the entrance area of a building