oversleep
to sleep longer than you meant to
Episode vocabulary
Death in Paradise S4E4: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 4ComedyCrimeDrama
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adjuster
a person who investigates insurance claims and decides how much should be paid
prise
to force something open with a tool or by using leverage
indiscreet
careless about keeping things private or saying the right thing
duplicity
dishonest behavior in which someone hides the truth or acts differently from what they really think
bloodshot
(of an eye) red and irritated because of tiredness, crying, or illness
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
sleight
skillful hand movements used to trick people, especially in magic
misdirect
to send someone or something in the wrong direction, or to give the wrong instructions
selfishly
in a selfish way; thinking only about yourself
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
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cumbersome
difficult to carry, move, or use because of its size, shape, or weight
incriminate
to make someone seem guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
tussle
a short, rough struggle or fight
plastering
the work of covering a wall or other surface with plaster
buckling
the bending or curving of something under pressure
ply
to ask someone a lot of questions or try hard to get something from them
muddle
to make something confused or untidy
indecisive
not able to make decisions easily or quickly
caroling
singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house
rigor
careful, exact, and thorough work or study
consummate
showing great skill and polish; excellent
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else