sententious
showing off moral wisdom in a pompous or annoying way
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S10E6: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 6CrimeDramaMystery
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whir
to make a low, steady sound like a small machine or insect
stirrer
a person or thing that stirs something, especially a stick for mixing food or drinks
derisive
showing contempt or ridicule
harangue
a long, angry speech
scantily
in a way that is thin, limited, or not enough
bookbinding
the process or skill of fastening the pages of a book into a cover
tawdry
showy in a cheap, tasteless way
tinned
(of food) preserved in a can or tin
crony
a close friend, especially one in a group that has influence or power
gurgle
to make a bubbling sound while moving through liquid
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
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puree
a smooth food made by crushing or blending fruit or vegetables
stiletto
a short dagger with a thin, pointed blade
nutter
a crazy or strange person
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
madrigal
a piece of music for several voices, usually sung without instruments
jeer
to shout rude or mocking remarks at someone
mugger
a person who attacks and robs people in public
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
transferable
able to be used in a different situation or for a different purpose
poach
to cook food, especially an egg, in hot water without the shell
git
a foolish or unpleasant person