skinflint
a person who is very unwilling to spend money
Episode vocabulary
Midsomer Murders S21E4: English vocabulary
Season 21, Episode 4CrimeDramaMystery
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ingrate
an ungrateful person
nasally
in a way that sounds as if air is coming through the nose
fishhook
a small barbed hook used for catching fish
barmy
slightly crazy or silly
inundate
to flood or fill something with a large amount of water or other things
parch
to make or become very dry, especially from heat
abhorrence
a strong feeling of disgust and hatred
truncheon
a short, thick stick used by a police officer as a weapon
garish
too bright, colorful, or flashy in a way that looks ugly
pucker
to gather into small folds or wrinkles
electrocute
to kill someone or something with electricity
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worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
cobweb
a spider's web, especially an old one covered with dust
paraffin
a waxy substance used in candles, polishes, and sealing materials
miser
a person who hates spending money and tries to keep as much as possible
gorged
having eaten too much
impetuous
acting quickly and without thinking carefully
wriggle
to twist or move with quick, small movements
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
maim
to injure someone very badly, often permanently
ruddy
having a healthy red color, especially in the face or cheeks
flaky
breaking into small thin pieces or layers