nicety
a small detail or fine point, especially one that matters in careful work or discussion
Episode vocabulary
Outlander S4E12: English vocabulary
Season 4, Episode 12DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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apprise
to tell someone something, especially official information
militiaman
a member of a militia, especially a civilian who is not a regular soldier
billow
a large wave or a swelling mass of water, smoke, or fabric
redcoat
a British soldier, especially one from the 18th century, who wore a red uniform coat
blaspheme
to speak about God or sacred things in a disrespectful way
cribbing
the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission
foist
to force something unwanted on someone
lilt
a pleasant rising and falling quality in a voice, accent, or piece of music
assuredly
in a way that shows confidence or certainty
rapidity
the quality of moving or happening very fast
idiocy
extreme stupidity or foolishness
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concomitant
happening together with something else; closely connected with it
transpire
to become known; to turn out or emerge
abate
to become less strong, less severe, or less intense
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
misplace
to put something in the wrong place and then be unable to find it
coot
a black water bird with a white bill and forehead
trinket
a small decorative object that is not worth much
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
perturb
to make someone feel worried or upset
absolve
to officially say that someone is not guilty or responsible for something
beseech
to ask someone very urgently and sincerely to do something
apprehensive
worried that something bad might happen