remiss
not careful enough about something you should do
Episode vocabulary
Medium S2E9: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 9CrimeDramaMystery
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gossamer
a very light, thin cobweb or spider silk, especially one seen floating in the air or on plants
misapprehension
a mistaken idea or understanding of something
jilt
to suddenly end a romantic relationship with someone
fidget
to make small repeated movements, especially because you are nervous or impatient
incarcerate
to put someone in prison
cleat
a metal fitting on a boat or dock that a rope is tied to
dissenter
a person who disagrees with an official opinion, religion, or group
spurn
to reject someone or something in a rude or contemptuous way
badgering
to annoy someone by asking or telling them to do something again and again
indiscretion
a careless or embarrassing mistake, especially in speech or behavior
confidante
a woman you trust and talk to about private matters
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obliging
willing and quick to help other people
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
solicitation
the act of asking people for money, help, or business
poach
to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell
flagstaff
a pole that a flag is raised on
quart
a unit for measuring liquid, equal to two pints
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
fatherly
kind, protective, or wise in a way that reminds you of a father
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
fume
a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else