Columbo S3E2: English vocabulary

to make something free of all harmful germs

the state of not being able to breathe because air cannot get into the lungs

an insulting word for a very stupid person

a red wine from Bordeaux, or a similar red wine

the activity of betting money on uncertain results

to guess that something is true without having proof

a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

to make someone feel sad

to enjoy something very much by paying close attention to it

to surprise or amaze someone greatly

containing bubbles of gas, especially carbon dioxide

a unit for measuring liquid, equal to two pints

carpet material used to cover a floor

a large wooden barrel used for storing drinks, especially wine or beer

the act or process of becoming less clear or transparent

to beg someone strongly and sincerely to do something

an award or honor given for achievement

a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

to remember something, especially after trying to

to become too hot, or to make something too hot

a person who runs an auction and calls out the bids

the process of heating and cooling metal to make it harder and less brittle

relating to Naples or its people, language, or culture

in a way that is fair, morally right, or legally deserved

with no clothes on the upper body

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

a formal lunch, especially one held for a special event or business purpose

someone who knows a lot about a subject, especially art, food, or wine

to waste money, time, or an opportunity in a careless way

to make something happen sooner or more quickly

making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

a large French country house or castle

a feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

the quality of being unusual or a little strange in an interesting way

to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level

written or marked lightly with a pencil

covered with clouds and dark, with little or no sun

empty, lonely, and bleak, often because no people are around

a place where wine is made and often sold

a plan or schedule for a trip, including the places you will go

comfort or relief when you are sad, upset, or in pain

not causing pain

to be enough for a need or purpose

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, especially a sport, hobby, or cause

a chemical element used in medicine and as a nutrient in small amounts

a room or vault under a church, often used for burial or prayer

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

a person or thing that eats

happening from time to time, with breaks in between

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

the act of moving along without using power

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a mistaken belief or idea

very dirty or disgusting matter

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

moving or walking with quick, light steps

believing that people are mostly selfish and cannot be trusted to be sincere

willing to do something or likely to agree to it

home; to or at home

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

the roof of the mouth inside your mouth

a room where products are shown to customers before they buy them

a bet on the result of something

to force an enemy or crowd to move back

to use damaging information to pressure someone

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

a formal suit jacket worn by men for very dressy occasions

free from germs or other living microorganisms

a government official who examines deaths to determine the cause

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to help someone or something develop and grow

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely