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The Office S8E4: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 4Comedy

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  • finicky

    Word

    hard to please; too careful about small details

  • petulant

    Word

    bad-tempered and easily annoyed, often in a childish way

  • deface

    Word

    to damage the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

  • acclimate

    Word

    to get used to a new climate or environment

  • pewter

    Word

    a hard gray metal alloy used for making cups, plates, and decorative objects

  • phallic

    Word

    relating to or shaped like a penis

  • courtly

    Word

    having the polite, elegant manners associated with a court or upper-class society

  • tableau

    Word

    a striking scene made by people or objects arranged in a particular way

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • decorum

    Word

    proper and polite behavior in a formal situation

  • reciprocity

    Word

    the idea that people or groups give and receive things equally for mutual benefit

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

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  • larynx

    Word

    the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords

  • overbearing

    Word

    too controlling and forceful in a way that annoys other people

  • bane

    Word

    something that causes great trouble or annoyance

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • rosebud

    Word

    the unopened flower of a rose

  • jacketed

    Word

    covered with a protective outer layer

  • evener

    Word

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

  • brunch

    Word

    a late morning meal that combines breakfast and lunch

  • taurus

    Word

    the second sign of the zodiac, for people born roughly between April 20 and May 20

  • edgy

    Word

    nervous, tense, or easily annoyed

  • acidic

    Word

    having a sour taste or the chemical properties of an acid

  • impromptu

    Word

    done without planning or rehearsal

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  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • Hell no

    Phrase

    an emphatic, rude way of saying no

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • marmalade

    Word

    a sweet spread made from citrus fruit, especially oranges

  • step it

    Phrase

    to leave quickly; scram

  • not done

    Phrase

    not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

  • party to

    Phrase

    involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • namesake

    Word

    a person or thing that has the same name as another

  • toasting

    Word

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

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • bestow

    Word

    to give something as an honor, award, or gift

  • valet

    Word

    a person who helps someone with personal tasks, especially a rich or important person

  • hover

    Word

    to stay in one place in the air

  • roam

    Word

    to walk or travel around without a fixed direction or purpose

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • dignified

    Word

    calm, serious, and worthy of respect

  • Last Supper

    Phrase

    the meal Jesus had with his disciples before his crucifixion

  • giraffe

    Word

    a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs

  • beet

    Word

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

  • dress code

    Phrase

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

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • go round

    Phrase

    to spread from one person to another, or through a group

  • gross out

    Phrase

    to make someone feel disgusted

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • going over

    Phrase

    a quick, informal check or inspection

  • graffiti

    Word

    words or pictures drawn or painted on walls or other public places, often without permission

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • basil

    Word

    a herb with fragrant green leaves used in cooking

  • availability

    Word

    the state of being available to use or get

  • photo shoot

    Phrase

    a session in which someone is photographed

  • duet

    Word

    a song or piece of music for two performers

  • subtitle

    Word

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

  • sucker

    Word

    informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

  • yeah right

    Phrase

    an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

  • oh my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

  • baby brother

    Phrase

    a younger brother, especially one who is still a child

  • garden party

    Phrase

    a party held outdoors, usually in a garden

  • table manners

    Phrase

    the accepted rules of polite behavior at a meal

  • toned

    Word

    having firm, well-defined muscles

  • branching

    Word

    dividing into smaller parts or sections

  • oh oh

    Phrase

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

  • midst

    Word

    the middle of a place, time, or situation

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • how's it going

    Phrase

    a casual way of asking how someone is doing

  • nope

    Word

    used to say no in a casual way

  • diaper

    Word

    a soft absorbent item worn by a baby to catch urine and stool

  • hang up

    Phrase

    to end a phone call

  • check out

    Phrase

    to look at something in order to see what it is like

  • ugh

    Word

    used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

  • join in

    Phrase

    to take part in an activity with other people

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • hang on

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to wait for a moment

  • quartered

    Word

    to cut something into four equal parts

  • mores

    Word

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

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

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

  • chilly

    Word

    slightly cold in an unpleasant way

  • so much

    Phrase

    to a very great degree; very much

  • Mr and Mrs

    Phrase

    the written form used before a married couple's family name

  • profitable

    Word

    bringing in money or profit

  • get up

    Phrase

    to leave your bed after sleeping

  • grow up

    Phrase

    to become an adult

  • go on

    Phrase

    to continue doing something or to continue in a state

  • this way

    Phrase

    in the direction or manner shown or mentioned

  • get in

    Phrase

    to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

  • thoroughly

    Word

    in a complete and careful way

  • get out

    Phrase

    to leave a place

  • exotic

    Word

    unusual, exciting, or attractive because it comes from a faraway place

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