negligee
a woman's light, loose dressing gown or nightwear
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S10E12: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 12CrimeDramaMystery
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refrigerate
to keep food cold in a refrigerator
indelicate
not careful, polite, or tactful
listless
lacking energy, interest, or enthusiasm
pocketbook
a woman's handbag or purse
rhinestone
a small shiny piece of glass or plastic used to decorate clothes or jewelry
verity
the quality of being true or accurate
overzealous
too eager or enthusiastic, in a way that can be annoying
injector
a device that injects fuel, medicine, or another liquid
derision
contemptuous mockery or ridicule
gamut
the full range or extent of something
choker
a short necklace that fits closely around the neck
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cremate
to burn a dead body to ashes, usually as part of a funeral process
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
weakling
a person who is weak and easily controlled by others
paraphernalia
a collection of small items or equipment used for a particular activity
infidel
a person who does not belong to a particular religion, especially in historical or religious contexts
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
jiffy
a very short time
combustible
able to catch fire and burn easily
larceny
the crime of stealing someone else's property
trappings
the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life
formaldehyde
a colorless chemical used to preserve biological samples and make plastics and resins