snivel
to complain in a tearful, weak way
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S10E7: English vocabulary
Season 10, Episode 7CrimeDramaMystery
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cadge
to ask someone to give you something, especially money or food, without really expecting to pay for it
thumbscrew
a screw with a wide head that you can turn by hand
disorientate
to make someone feel confused about where they are or what is happening
unbowed
not willing to give up or be defeated
exasperate
to make someone feel very annoyed and frustrated
yokel
an unsophisticated person from the countryside
horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
supplicant
a person who asks a powerful person or God for help or mercy in a respectful way
lapdog
a small pet dog that is often kept on a person's lap
facetious
showing humor in a way that is not appropriate for a serious situation
torchlight
the light from a torch or torches
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histrionic
overly dramatic or theatrical in style or behavior
squalid
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often because of poverty or neglect
tourniquet
a tight band or strap used to stop heavy bleeding in an arm or leg
entreat
to ask someone very strongly or urgently to do something
untoward
unexpected and unpleasant, or not suitable for the situation
authentically
in a way that is true and natural, not fake or forced
downtrodden
treated very badly and without power or hope
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
crone
an old woman, especially one who looks unpleasant or mean
fraying
the process of becoming worn and starting to come apart at the edge
groggy
feeling weak, dizzy, or confused, especially after not sleeping enough
duplicity
dishonest behavior in which someone hides the truth or acts differently from what they really think