Columbo S7E5: English vocabulary

not afraid or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or failure

a member of the ancient peoples who lived in parts of Europe, especially the British Isles, France, and Spain

a formal greeting, especially at the start of a letter or speech

to strongly disapprove of something and think it is wrong

a classroom in a school

a small amount of whiskey or another strong drink

stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

to make someone feel less proud or less important

to add something to the end of a document, file, or list

showing initiative and good ideas, especially in business or work

ready or likely to fight; aggressive

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

harmful in a way that is gradual and not easy to notice

showing severe self-discipline and a simple way of life, often for religious reasons

to twist and squeeze something to force liquid out of it

the front edge of a step or stair

to defeat or trick someone by being more clever than they are

to become too big for something, especially clothes or shoes

to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way

a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result

to state or require something as part of an agreement

to value something very highly

the quality of how well something is made

having a strong desire to get revenge

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

good at noticing small details

unable to breathe normally, often because of hard exercise, shock, or excitement

the loss of honor or respect

more able or skilled than someone or something else

impossible or very hard to understand

a small powerful boat used for pulling or pushing larger boats

showing disrespect or contempt

a loud, sharp cry

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

to supervise students during an exam

a device on a gun that makes the shot quieter

flavored with curry

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

a person or company that helps two sides make a deal

to make a loud, harsh sound with a horn or voice

the act of pretending or making something seem true when it is not

to give up a right, claim, or rule requirement

covered with a protective outer layer

having no money at all

to make a short, sharp sound, especially with a horn or whistle

moving very fast in a gallop

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

a short humorous poem with five lines and a rhyme pattern of AABBA

pleasant and enjoyable

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

a structure used for hanging people as a form of execution

warm, friendly, and enthusiastic

used to show sadness, regret, or disappointment

the skill and care shown in making something well

food or other things that help a person or animal grow and stay healthy

a long, heavy overcoat

to feel deep respect and admiration for someone or something

used in compounds to mean having a specified kind of heart or feeling

illegal or not allowed by law, rules, or custom

an opinion or guess based on incomplete information

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the quality of being morally right and fair

careful and sensible, especially about the future or about money

a beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the study of correct reasoning

a person whose job is to carry out a death sentence

a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

a small device that fastens two things together

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

clever in a way that is a little dishonest or sneaky

gloomy, dull, and unpleasant

the act of moving along without using power