cautiousness
the quality of being careful and avoiding unnecessary risk
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S5E5: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 5CrimeDramaMystery
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preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
mystify
to confuse someone so they do not understand something
dexterous
skilled at using your hands or body in a quick, careful way
triviality
the quality of being unimportant or not worth serious attention
hermetically
in a way that is completely airtight or tightly sealed
flatware
knives, forks, and spoons used for eating
explainable
able to be explained or understood
empiricist
someone who believes that knowledge comes from experience and observation
imbibe
to drink alcohol, or a drink in general
unnerve
to make someone feel nervous, worried, or less confident
facile
easy to do or achieve; requiring little effort
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wizardry
great skill that seems almost magical
ergo
therefore; as a result
ruffle
to make something untidy or messy
humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
ritualistic
relating to a ritual or done in a fixed, repeated way
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
naturalization
the process of becoming a citizen of a country
gaff
a metal hook on a handle, used for landing large fish
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
proletarian
a worker who belongs to the working class
savor
to enjoy something very much by paying close attention to it
outwit
to defeat or trick someone by being more clever than they are