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The Office S5E22: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 22Comedy

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  • dibs

    Word

    a claim to something, especially when people say they want it first

  • clotted

    Word

    thickened into a solid mass or lumps

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • wayside

    Word

    the side of a road or path

  • undercut

    Word

    to sell something for less than a competitor

  • pester

    Word

    to annoy someone by asking for something or interrupting them again and again

  • ani

    Word

    a collection of various materials that are used to make a sculpture or artwork

  • bummer

    Word

    a disappointing or annoying situation

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • cappella

    Word

    sung without instruments

  • evener

    Word

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

  • bloated

    Word

    swollen and uncomfortable, especially because of gas or fluid

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  • ballooned

    Word

    to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

  • crucifix

    Word

    a cross with a figure of Jesus Christ on it

  • clot

    Word

    a thick mass of blood or another liquid that has become partly solid

  • forget you

    Phrase

    an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

  • no limit

    Phrase

    a style of poker where players can bet any amount they want

  • Last Day

    Phrase

    the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • nervous breakdown

    Phrase

    a serious mental or emotional collapse

  • manure

    Word

    animal waste used to fertilize soil

  • bring it

    Phrase

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

  • walk down

    Phrase

    to keep moving toward an opponent and keep attacking them in a fight

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

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  • barbarian

    Word

    a person who is thought of as uncivilized or cruel

  • cold call

    Phrase

    a sales call made to someone you have not contacted before

  • alibi

    Word

    proof that someone was somewhere else when a crime happened

  • glossy

    Word

    shiny and smooth, with a surface that reflects light

  • sociology

    Word

    the study of human society and how people behave in groups

  • get stuck in

    Phrase

    to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

  • walk down the aisle

    Phrase

    to get married

  • readiness

    Word

    the state of being prepared and ready for something

  • blackberry

    Word

    a small dark purple fruit that grows on a thorny bush

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • funnel

    Word

    a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a small opening

  • make out with

    Phrase

    to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

  • speak out

    Phrase

    to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky

  • blood clot

    Phrase

    a solid mass of blood that forms inside a blood vessel

  • fall by

    Phrase

    to visit someone informally, especially without arranging it first

  • box seat

    Phrase

    a seat in a box at a theater or sports venue

  • purge

    Word

    to remove things that are unwanted or unnecessary

  • soar

    Word

    to fly high in the air, or rise high above something

  • persistence

    Word

    the quality of continuing to try hard, even when something is difficult

  • beet

    Word

    the edible root of a plant with dark red or purple flesh

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • good will

    Phrase

    friendly or helpful feelings that make people want to support or trust someone

  • dress code

    Phrase

    the rules about what people are expected to wear in a place or at an event

  • bum

    Word

    a person who is lazy and avoids work

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • the heck

    Phrase

    used in questions for emphasis, often to show surprise, anger, or impatience

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • sabotage

    Word

    the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • unleash

    Word

    to release something or someone from restraint

  • pant

    Word

    to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

  • pitted

    Word

    having many small holes or dents on the surface

  • look in

    Phrase

    to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

  • distrust

    Word

    to not trust someone or something; to feel suspicious about them

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • color code

    Phrase

    a system of using different colors to show different categories, levels, or types

  • needy

    Word

    needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • sophomore

    Word

    a student in the second year of high school or college

  • truce

    Word

    an agreement to stop fighting or arguing for a period of time

  • abolish

    Word

    to officially end a law, system, or practice

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • ethic

    Word

    a set of moral principles or values

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • dialing

    Word

    the act of entering a phone number to call someone

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • cheese puff

    Phrase

    a small, crunchy snack made from puffed corn and cheese flavoring

  • puff

    Word

    to breathe out in short bursts, often with effort

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • water balloon

    Phrase

    a small balloon filled with water, used for throwing in games or pranks

  • branching

    Word

    dividing into smaller parts or sections

  • aisle

    Word

    a narrow passage between rows of seats or shelves

  • obscure

    Word

    not well known or not easily understood

  • barge

    Word

    a large flat-bottomed boat used for carrying goods on rivers or canals

  • upsetting

    Word

    making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

  • haunted

    Word

    looking sad, worried, or troubled, as if something bad has happened

  • graveyard

    Word

    a place where dead people are buried, often near a church

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • hi there

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying hello

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • cornered

    Word

    trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

  • hey hey

    Phrase

    an informal, friendly greeting

  • uh oh

    Phrase

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

  • good work

    Phrase

    A friendly way to praise someone for doing something well

  • contracted

    Word

    to hire a person or company to do a job or provide a service

  • put down

    Phrase

    to place something on a surface or in a lower position

  • rely on

    Phrase

    to trust someone or something to do what you need

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • mores

    Word

    the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

  • proudly

    Word

    in a way that shows pride or satisfaction

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • in front

    Phrase

    at the front of something or someone

  • apprentice

    Word

    a person who works for a skilled worker for a period of time to learn a trade

  • so much

    Phrase

    to a very great degree; very much

  • circulation

    Word

    the movement of blood through the body

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