peevish
easily annoyed, especially about small things
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S4E4: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 4CrimeDramaMystery
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wheelhouse
the part of a ship where the person steering it stands or sits
toweling
a soft, absorbent fabric used for towels and bathrobes
purser
a person on a ship or plane who handles money, accounts, and passenger services
gratuity
an extra amount of money given for a service, especially to a waiter or taxi driver
porthole
a small round window in the side of a ship or aircraft
scrawl
write something quickly and carelessly
angina
a medical condition that causes pain or tightness in the chest because the heart is not getting enough blood
acquit
to say officially that someone is not guilty of a crime
offhand
without thinking or preparing first
stickler
a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way
paraffin
a waxy substance used in candles, polishes, and sealing materials
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bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
inclement
(of weather) very unpleasant, especially cold, wet, or stormy
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
repossess
to take back something, especially a car or house, because someone has not made the required payments
magnify
to make something look larger, especially with a lens or microscope
seasick
feeling sick and dizzy because of the movement of a boat or ship
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
feathering
the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight
choppy
having rough, uneven waves or a rough surface
tranquilizer
a medicine that helps a person or animal relax or sleep
nosing
the front edge of a step or stair