The Office S5E8: English vocabulary

very unpleasant or annoying

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a decorative light that hangs from the ceiling and has several arms for bulbs or candles

to spend time with other people in a friendly, relaxed way

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail

a tree with heart-shaped leaves and small fragrant flowers

to provide yourself or other people with weapons

while someone is doing something wrong, illegal, or secret

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

cause something to improve a lot

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

to add something as an extra part, especially to a document or report

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

something that is not possible or not acceptable

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

coated or mixed with sugar

an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

a crime that is never solved or traced to the person who committed it

to move away little by little

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

a person who sells illegal drugs

used to show approval or encouragement

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to take something away, especially in a vehicle

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

a person who pays taxes

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

as; in the same way that

worth wanting or having; attractive or useful

a herb with fragrant green leaves used in cooking

worth so much that it cannot be measured in money

past tense and past participle of bed

a machine or device used in the home for a particular job

very; extremely

a short form of avenue, used especially in street names and addresses

to give the main points of something in a shorter form

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

the wires in a building, vehicle, or machine, or the system they form

to some extent; fairly

relating to the structure or basic framework of something

a statement or idea that forms the basis of an argument or theory

a casual way to say goodbye

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

a place where stone, sand, or other materials are dug out of the ground

to have a friendly relationship with someone

washed or carried onto land by the sea

to sleep later than usual in the morning

doors that are not closed

a sauce you pour over salad

before something happens; in advance

a shrub or tree with sharp, shiny leaves and red berries

used at the end of a letter or email to show respect or warmth

a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

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

at some time after the one mentioned or understood

to refuse to do or accept something

the main vein of a leaf or wing

to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue

making you feel nervous, uneasy, or a little scared

a package wrapped and sent by mail

an informal, friendly greeting

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

a mixture of flour, fat, and water used for pies, tarts, and similar baked foods

to clean something by rubbing it hard with a brush, sponge, or cloth

to show that something is right, necessary, or reasonable

to have your home in a particular place

to help with a task or in a difficult situation