traipse
to walk somewhere in a tired, slow, or annoying way
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Columbo S10E8: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 8CrimeDramaMystery
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arrant
complete and usually used to emphasize something bad
ingrate
an ungrateful person
coiffure
a person's hairstyle, especially one that is carefully arranged
egotist
a person who is too proud of themselves and thinks they are more important than others
ragweed
a weed that produces a lot of pollen and often causes hay fever
grovel
to act in a very humble, desperate, or self-abasing way, especially to get forgiveness or favor
prance
to move or walk with light, springy steps
sweepings
bits of dirt, dust, and other small waste collected when you sweep a floor
nursemaid
a woman employed to look after children
inarticulate
unable to express yourself clearly or fluently
earache
pain in the ear
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disorient
to make someone lose their sense of direction
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
theatricals
plays or other dramatic performances, especially as a form of entertainment
palisade
a fence made of strong upright posts, used for defense or to mark an area
forcible
using force or violence
amicably
in a friendly and peaceful way
levity
a lack of seriousness, often in a situation that needs care or respect
amethyst
a purple gemstone made from a type of quartz
goad
to annoy or pressure someone into doing something
jockeying
competing hard for an advantage or position
teamster
a person who drives a wagon or truck, especially as a job
lunacy
extreme foolishness or crazy behavior