The Office S8E5: English vocabulary

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a phrase, idea, or remark that has been used so often it is no longer original

to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

a person who does hard physical work for a living

not very good; of only average quality

made hard or tougher by heat, cold, use, or time

the small round part on a person's chest that milk comes from in women and some female animals

to hear something spoken by someone else without meaning to or without being invited to listen

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

to make it possible for something to happen

used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

a person who kidnaps someone

a contagious viral illness that causes fever, aches, and cough

to move text automatically onto the next line when it reaches the end of a line

past tense and past participle of shoot

having mixed feelings about something; unsure whether you like or want it

to remove or block parts of a book, film, message, or other content because they are considered offensive or dangerous

a thin metal tool used to open a car door without a key

a set of beliefs or principles that guide a person or group

the right or power to stop a decision, law, or plan from being accepted

a way of earning the money you need to live

cause something to improve a lot

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to speak to someone in a way that ignores their replies or feelings

used to show strong surprise, annoyance, or disbelief in a question

a group of wild boars

relating to Jamaica or its people

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

a warning that the following part will reveal important plot details

a large group of insects flying or moving together

to party or celebrate in a lively, informal way

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

to be found to be true, real, or the case

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to release something or someone from restraint

a friend

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

moving forward quickly and forcefully

a baby's bed with bars on the sides

prepare something so it can be used or can happen

the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides

a condition that makes you pass loose stools often

a sea animal with a soft, jelly-like body and stinging tentacles

to some extent; fairly

someone you work with

based on reason and logic, not feelings

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

to mention a source, fact, or example to support what you are saying or writing

a large monkey without a tail, such as a chimpanzee or gorilla

a playful trick or practical joke

a casual way to say goodbye

used to get someone's attention before saying something

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

a person or thing that stops or defeats something, especially in a forceful way

used to praise someone for doing something well

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

very pleasant or enjoyable

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

used to warn someone to be careful or stop what they are doing

the act of sending something on to another place

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

to make something easier to understand by explaining it more clearly

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

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

a group of people who meet regularly to talk about books they have read

showing that you approve of someone or something

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

covered with scales

to refuse to do or accept something

to wake someone or something up

an informal, friendly greeting

a room for a baby or young child