preoccupy
to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S7E2: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 2CrimeDramaMystery
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corked
(of wine) spoiled by a bad smell or taste from the cork
shallot
a small onion with a mild flavor
hollandaise
a rich sauce made with butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice or vinegar
scrumptious
very delicious
aspic
a savory jelly made from meat stock, used to cover or hold pieces of food
puffer
a fish that can puff itself up to protect itself
inconsolable
too upset or sad to be comforted
anchovy
a small salty fish often eaten preserved in oil or salt
hypodermic
relating to the area just under the skin
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
camembert
a soft, creamy cheese with a white rind
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overwrought
tense, upset, or overexcited, often because of too much emotion or stress
opportune
right or suitable for a particular time or situation
indignant
feeling or showing anger because something seems unfair
wriggle
to twist or move with quick, small movements
underhanded
secret and dishonest
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
concoct
to make something by mixing different ingredients
poach
to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell
tablespoon
a large spoon used for serving food
peppering
to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops
grated
made into small pieces by rubbing on a grater
truffle
an edible fungus that grows underground and is used in cooking