substantiation
proof or facts that support something
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S10E10: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 10CrimeDramaMystery
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brindle
having a coat with dark streaks or spots on a lighter background
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
promissory
containing or expressing a promise
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
embroil
to involve someone deeply in a conflict or difficult situation
repudiate
to reject or refuse to accept something
jockeying
competing hard for an advantage or position
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
chitchat
casual conversation about unimportant things
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rearer
a person who breeds and cares for animals
lentil
a small, lens-shaped seed used in cooking
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
queasy
feeling slightly sick and as if you might vomit
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
disown
to say that you no longer accept someone as part of your family or group
exterminator
a person who gets rid of pests such as rats or insects
holster
a holder for carrying a handgun
technicality
a small detail or rule that may seem unimportant but can affect a decision or result
butchering
the process of cutting an animal into pieces for meat
condolence
an expression of sympathy, especially when someone has died
lass
a girl or young woman, especially in Scottish English