millilitre
a unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a litre
Episode vocabulary
Columbo S9E5: English vocabulary
Season 9, Episode 5CrimeDramaMystery
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splotch
a large, irregular spot or stain
dilapidation
the state of being badly damaged or in poor condition because of age or neglect
paring
the act of cutting off small pieces from something
stubbed
past tense and past participle of stub
exhume
to dig up something buried, especially a body
misjudge
to form a wrong opinion about someone or something
extractor
a tool or machine used to remove something from a place or material
stomaching
the present participle of stomach
mishmash
a confused mixture of different things
tidings
news or information, especially about something important or welcome
bewitch
to make someone feel strongly attracted or fascinated
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contusion
a bruise caused by a blow or fall
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
dropper
a small tool with a rubber bulb for putting out liquid one drop at a time
jockeying
competing hard for an advantage or position
convulsion
a sudden, violent shaking of the body caused by illness or a medical condition
purr
the low soft sound a cat makes when it is content
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
agitate
to make someone feel worried or upset
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
aptly
in a way that is suitable and exactly right for the situation
laceration
a deep cut or tear in the skin
seep
to flow slowly through small holes or a porous material