Columbo S3E3: English vocabulary

to cause something to happen or exist

make a problem, injury, or situation worse

a device or part that wipes or cleans a surface, especially a car windshield

a very soft, fine wool from a special kind of goat

a remark that suggests something indirectly, often something rude or sexual

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

so strong that it is unpleasant or hard to ignore

the science of how bullets, shells, and other projectiles move through the air

relating to the skull

more able or skilled than someone or something else

the act of completely getting rid of something, especially a disease or problem

to escape from someone or something, especially by being clever or quick

causing a lot of pain or suffering

showing disrespect or contempt

in a smart and sensible way

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

so strong or clear that it settles a question or ends doubt

a short break or pause in an activity, event, or period of time

able to be imagined or thought possible

covered with a protective outer layer

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

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

written or marked lightly with a pencil

the room where journalists work in a newspaper, TV, or online news office

the quality of being soft

relating to opera, or having the dramatic style of opera

caring more about other people than about yourself

a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

an official who keeps records at a college, university, or other institution

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

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

the act of lending something to someone

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

in a way that is enough or acceptable

the act of avoiding someone or something

a drive or trip in a car, especially for pleasure

a fight or struggle, especially one involving many people

the act of insisting on something, or the fact that someone keeps insisting

to admit that something is true, valid, or right, especially after resisting it

the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

locked with a key

to light something up or make it brighter

the distant past

showing care and thought for other people's feelings and needs

pregnant, used about a female animal

used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or are completely serious

very dirty or disgusting matter

a large back tooth used for grinding food

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

showing too little concern or care; casual in a way that can seem rude

a young man who is very fashionable and widely talked about

moving in a circle or turning around a central point

among ordinary people, especially in public life

the quality of not thinking you are more important than other people

smiling broadly and showing happiness or excitement

to talk in a casual, lively way

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

improvised; done without a script or preparation

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

a hidden place where a wild animal lives

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 attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

greatest in amount, degree, or importance

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

a pale brownish color

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to land or settle lightly on something

to lead a group, team, or project

the path that something moving through the air or space follows

to make a deal, victory, or result certain

to record that you have started work or a shift