The Office S6E22: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to criticize someone sharply, especially for bad behavior

a clear blue precious stone

a small group of people who spend time together and do not let others join easily

a small, tight group or mass of things

to hit or push with the head or horns

a neighborhood or district, especially in a Spanish-speaking area

free from germs or other living microorganisms

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

a cucumber preserved in vinegar or brine

a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or other items

harm done in return for harm received; revenge

to do something with full effort or confidence

imagined rather than real

covered with sweat

the act of fastening something with a screw

used to say that something is not believable

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the sound a cow makes

a funny imitation of a person, work, or style that exaggerates its features

a plant grown for its small edible seeds

a musical instrument with a round body, a long neck, and strings that you pluck

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

to take action and become more involved or helpful

a word formed from another word

to delay dealing with something

to wait until the next day before deciding something

to kneel in front of someone or something, especially to show respect or worship

to rest on one or both knees

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

very much; to an extreme degree

a small portable cooker with a flat heated top

as; in the same way that

moving forward quickly and forcefully

the state of being pregnant or having a baby

a person who has power, influence, or control over others, such as a parent, teacher, or boss

to feel angry or upset about something unfair

to bend or tighten a muscle

a result or meaning that is suggested but not stated directly

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a casual way to say goodbye

used to introduce a question or comment that you are making out of curiosity

the act of adjusting a musical instrument so it sounds right

very loud and forceful

a girl or young woman who is a member of the Girl Scouts

a casual way of asking how someone is doing or how life is going

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

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

an informal, friendly greeting

something that is not important or impressive

A friendly way to praise someone for doing something well

funny or pleasant in a light way

the act or process of using a pump to move liquid or air

to have your home in a particular place

more correct or more suitable

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

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

to leave a place, especially to escape or get somewhere else

to a very great degree; very much

a male first name, short for Tobias

a person whose job is to keep or check financial records

to have information or awareness about something

a figure or animal that is moved by strings, by hand, or by a person inside it

to spend time considering something

to discuss or mention something

a female given name

the act of stopping something for a time, or the state of being stopped temporarily

to make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

not suitable or acceptable in a particular situation