grafter
a person who works very hard
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Death in Paradise S7E1: English vocabulary
Season 7, Episode 1ComedyCrimeDrama
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overdress
to wear clothes that are too formal for an occasion
overripe
(of fruit) too ripe and starting to go bad
skedaddle
to leave or run away quickly, often in a playful or informal way
parch
to make or become very dry, especially from heat
varnishing
the act of putting varnish on a surface
harangue
a long, angry speech
cajole
to persuade someone to do something by being nice, flattering, or persistent
beady
small, round, and shiny like a bead
womanly
having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness or grace
untoward
unexpected and unpleasant, or not suitable for the situation
insinuation
an indirect remark that suggests something unpleasant or insulting
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tacking
the act of sailing a boat in a zigzag pattern to move against the wind
stickler
a person who insists on doing things in a very exact way
spineless
lacking courage, strength of character, or determination
baseless
not based on facts or evidence
unscrew
to loosen or remove something by turning it the opposite way
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
overrule
to use your authority to change or reject a decision
categorically
in a firm and definite way; without any doubt or exception
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
snagged
caught on something and torn or damaged
vitally
in a way that is absolutely necessary or very important