outmanoeuvre
to defeat or get past someone by using smarter tactics
Episode vocabulary
Death in Paradise S11E8: English vocabulary
Season 11, Episode 8ComedyCrimeDrama
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perspire
to sweat
discourteous
rude and not showing proper respect or consideration
dictaphone
a device used for recording speech
bedfellow
a person or thing that is closely associated with another, especially in an unexpected way
collate
to arrange and compare information or documents in order
transpire
to become known; to turn out or emerge
chessboard
a board with 64 squares used for playing chess
bravado
a show of confidence or boldness meant to impress other people
transference
the act or process of moving something from one place, person, or thing to another
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
agitate
to make someone feel worried or upset
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leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
arbiter
a person or group that decides a dispute or settles an argument
palmed
to hide something in your hand, especially secretly
repercussion
an effect or consequence, especially one that happens later and is not wanted
commandeer
to take control of a vehicle, building, or other thing, often by force
idealistic
having strong beliefs about how things should be, often in a way that is not practical
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
recluse
a person who lives alone and avoids other people
swab
a small piece of soft material used for cleaning a wound or taking a sample
prim
stiff, formal, and a little old-fashioned
secretion
a substance made by a cell or gland and released into the body or outside it
slighting
showing disrespect or contempt