mohair
a soft fabric or yarn made from the hair of the Angora goat
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Columbo S6E1: English vocabulary
Season 6, Episode 1CrimeDramaMystery
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morsel
a small piece of food
muffle
to make a sound quieter or less clear
mangle
to badly damage something by tearing, crushing, or cutting it
disorient
to make someone lose their sense of direction
mutilate
to injure someone or something badly and permanently
groggy
feeling weak, dizzy, or confused, especially after not sleeping enough
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
purist
a person who strongly prefers traditional rules, methods, or forms
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
dictatorial
showing the kind of strict, controlling behavior associated with a dictator
delicatessen
a shop that sells prepared foods, cold meats, cheeses, and sandwiches
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blackmailer
a person who demands money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging or embarrassing information
windfall
an unexpected gain, especially of money
parka
a warm jacket with a hood, worn in cold weather
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
lucerne
a plant grown as food for animals
marksman
a person who is very skilled at shooting a gun or hitting a target
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
impersonate
pretend to be someone else, often to trick people or for entertainment
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
infield
the part of a baseball field between the bases and the outfield
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else