diplomatically
in a careful, tactful way that avoids upsetting people
Episode vocabulary
The Office S5E20: English vocabulary
Season 5, Episode 20Comedy
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humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
flunk
to fail an exam, test, or course
indescribable
too strong, beautiful, strange, or emotional to describe well in words
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
forfeiture
the loss of something as a punishment or because a rule was broken
stereotyped
lacking originality and sounding familiar in a dull way
lurk
to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act
patronize
to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
mediocre
not very good; of only average quality
sweet Jesus
an exclamation used to show strong surprise, shock, or frustration
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impulsive
acting quickly without thinking about the results
misconduct
bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work
freaking
used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech
sizing
a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance
leg up
an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed
toasting
the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something
game on
to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain
tabling
the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion
subscribe
to pay to receive a newspaper, magazine, or service regularly
whipping
the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment
cabling
the installation of cables or a cable system
dream team
a team made up of the best or most suitable people for a job or activity