meddlesome
too interested in other people's private matters; nosy
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S10E6: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 6CrimeDramaMystery
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ambidextrous
able to use both hands equally well
inheritor
a person who inherits something
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
doubly
to a greater degree; in two ways or for two reasons
obliging
willing and quick to help other people
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
flinch
to make a quick, nervous movement because of fear, surprise, or pain
silvering
the process of turning silver in color
clouding
the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent
patchy
uneven, with some parts better, thicker, or more complete than others
jogger
a person who runs slowly and regularly for exercise
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jumpy
nervous and easily startled
pliers
a hand tool with two handles used for gripping, bending, or cutting things
buggy
a small vehicle pulled by a horse, used for carrying people
trample
to step heavily on something or crush it under your feet
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
hunk
a large piece of something, especially food or meat
pruning
the act of cutting back a plant, tree, or bush to help it grow better
blower
a device that blows air, especially one used to clear leaves or dust
oblige
to make someone legally or morally required to do something
startle
to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear
dented
slightly damaged by a dent