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Columbo S1E2: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 2CrimeDramaMystery

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  • gyn

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    a woman or female animal.

  • rend

    Word

    to tear something apart roughly or violently

  • ment

    Word

    the mind, or the faculty of thinking and understanding

  • lye

    Word

    a strong alkaline substance used in soap-making and cleaning

  • mire

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    wet, soft ground that you can sink into

  • ism

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    a word ending used to form nouns that name beliefs, systems, or movements

  • mot

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    a witty or pithy remark

  • ember

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    a small piece of burning wood or coal left in a dying fire

  • ide

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    a suffix used in forming nouns of action from verbs (such as "homicide") and sometimes other bases (such as "suicide").

  • inking

    Word

    the process of drawing or outlining with ink

  • gens

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    a group of families in ancient Rome who claimed the same ancestor

  • optimist

    Word

    a person who expects good things and believes the future will be positive

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  • pus

    Word

    a thick yellow or greenish liquid that forms in an infected wound

  • err

    Word

    to make a mistake or be wrong

  • ebb

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    the movement of the sea away from the shore as the tide goes out

  • res

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    a particular kind, class, or group

  • amir

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    a ruler or high-ranking leader in some Muslim countries

  • lapping

    Word

    moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

  • volt

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    a unit for measuring electric voltage

  • stench

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    a very strong, unpleasant smell

  • elm

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    a tall tree with rough leaves and hard wood

  • tart

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    a small open pastry with a sweet or savory filling

  • napping

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    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • sos

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    a distress signal used to ask for urgent help

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  • elk

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    a large deer with big antlers, found in North America and parts of Eurasia

  • pap

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    soft food, especially for a baby or someone who is ill

  • sen

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    a unit of money used in Brunei, equal to 100 cents

  • penned

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    wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

  • als

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    used to say what role, job, or function someone or something has

  • id

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    an official card or document that shows who someone is

  • archer

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    a person who shoots arrows with a bow, especially in sport

  • oh oh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

  • gem

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    a precious stone, especially one that has been cut and polished

  • rep

    Word

    a person who represents a company, group, or person

  • mint

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    a place where coins are made

  • kat

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    a small domesticated animal with fur, a tail, and sharp claws

  • arc

    Word

    a part of a curved line or the edge of a circle

  • den

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    a wild animal's home, often underground

  • ford

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    to cross a river or stream at a shallow place

  • coastal

    Word

    relating to the coast or to areas near the sea

  • nah

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    an informal way to say no

  • brook

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    a small stream

  • minding

    Word

    taking care of someone or something

  • drown

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    to die because you cannot breathe underwater

  • tan

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    a light brown color, or skin that has become light brown from the sun

  • mat

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    a padded piece of material placed on the floor for exercise, stretching, or training

  • ban

    Word

    to officially or legally forbid something

  • ink

    Word

    a colored liquid used for writing, drawing, or printing

  • nap

    Word

    a short sleep, usually during the day

  • lap

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    the area on top of your legs when you are sitting down

  • bent

    Word

    not straight; curved or twisted out of shape

  • snap

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    to make a sudden, sharp cracking sound

  • tv

    Word

    a television set

  • fog

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    a thick cloud of tiny water drops near the ground that makes it hard to see

  • sole

    Word

    the bottom part of a shoe or foot

  • hi

    Word

    used to say hello in a friendly way

  • bet

    Word

    an agreement to risk money on the result of a game, race, or other event

  • lane

    Word

    a narrow road, especially one in the countryside or between buildings

  • leo

    Word

    the fifth sign of the zodiac

  • kit

    Word

    a set of tools or supplies for a particular purpose

  • lend

    Word

    to give something to someone for a time, expecting it back

  • sink

    Word

    to go down below the surface of water or another liquid

  • inform

    Word

    to tell someone something, especially in an official or formal way

  • golf

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    a sport in which players hit a small ball into holes with clubs

  • matt

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    a small piece of thick material placed on a floor, under something, or used for cleaning

  • huh

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    used to show surprise, confusion, or that you did not hear something clearly

  • tom

    Word

    a male cat

  • legal

    Word

    allowed by law

  • kiss

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    to touch someone with your lips as a sign of love, affection, or greeting

  • hello

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    a greeting used when meeting someone or starting a conversation

  • traffic

    Word

    the cars, trucks, and other vehicles moving on a road

  • van

    Word

    a road vehicle with a closed body, used for carrying people or goods

  • radio

    Word

    a device that receives radio broadcasts and plays sound

  • term

    Word

    a word or phrase used for a particular idea, especially in a subject or field

  • oh

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    used to express surprise, realization, or mild emotion

  • henry

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    a male first name

  • wow

    Word

    used to show surprise or admiration

  • hey

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    used to get someone's attention, greet them, or show surprise

  • jam

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    a sweet food made from fruit and sugar, eaten on bread or toast

  • sport

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    games and physical activities that people do for enjoyment or competition

  • bar

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    a place where people go to buy and drink alcoholic drinks

  • hat

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    a covering for the head, worn for warmth, style, or as part of a uniform

  • ten

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    the number 10

  • test

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    an exam or set of questions used to check what someone knows or can do

  • pen

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    a small tool used for writing or drawing with ink

  • sky

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    the space above the earth that you can see, where clouds, the sun, and stars appear

  • hall

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    the entrance area inside a house or apartment

  • getting

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    to receive or obtain something

  • mind

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    the part of your mind that thinks, feels, and remembers

  • feel

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    to experience a physical sensation or emotion

  • let

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    to allow someone to do something or something to happen

  • police

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    the police as an organization or the people who work for it

  • meet

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    to come together with someone, usually by arrangement

  • weekend

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    the two days at the end of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday, when most people do not work or go to school

  • leg

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    one of the two long body parts used for standing and walking

  • hold

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    to have something in your hand or arms

  • country

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    a country with its own government and borders

  • okay

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    good enough or acceptable, but not especially good

  • get

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    to receive or be given something

  • son

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    a male child in relation to his parents

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