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The Office S8E5: English vocabulary

Season 8, Episode 5Comedy

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  • lurker

    Word

    someone who watches or reads without taking part, especially online

  • bosh

    Word

    nonsense; foolish talk or ideas

  • cribbing

    Word

    the act of copying someone else’s work or ideas without permission

  • embalm

    Word

    to preserve a dead body so it does not decay

  • pecker

    Word

    a bird's beak

  • unsettle

    Word

    to make someone feel worried, uneasy, or disturbed

  • disuse

    Word

    the state of not being used for a long time

  • banshee

    Word

    in Irish legend, a female spirit whose cry is said to warn that someone will die soon

  • ghoul

    Word

    an evil spirit in stories that is said to dig up graves and eat dead bodies

  • instinctively

    Word

    in a natural way, without thinking about it

  • sarcophagus

    Word

    a large stone coffin, often decorated and used in ancient times

  • heinous

    Word

    extremely evil and shocking

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  • sparing

    Word

    using only a small amount of something; careful not to waste it

  • trickery

    Word

    the use of lies or dishonest tricks to get what you want

  • spoiler

    Word

    a comment or post that reveals an important part of a story, movie, or game before you see it

  • prim

    Word

    stiff, formal, and a little old-fashioned

  • wart

    Word

    a small, hard lump on the skin caused by a virus

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

  • lurch

    Word

    to move suddenly and unsteadily, often because you are off balance

  • faxed

    Word

    to send something by fax

  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • ahem

    Word

    used to get someone's attention, or to show mild embarrassment or disapproval

  • evener

    Word

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

  • hissing

    Word

    making a long, sharp s sound

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  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • factoring

    Word

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

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • cliche

    Word

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

  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • laborer

    Word

    a person who does hard physical work for a living

  • mediocre

    Word

    not very good; of only average quality

  • hardened

    Word

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

  • nipple

    Word

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

  • overhear

    Word

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

  • party to

    Phrase

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

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • go there

    Phrase

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

  • kidnapper

    Word

    a person who kidnaps someone

  • influenza

    Word

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

  • wrap around

    Phrase

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

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • hot and cold

    Phrase

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

  • censor

    Word

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

  • slim jim

    Phrase

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

  • creed

    Word

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

  • veto

    Word

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

  • livelihood

    Word

    a way of earning the money you need to live

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • talk at

    Phrase

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

  • why on Earth

    Phrase

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

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • jamaican

    Word

    relating to Jamaica or its people

  • motivate

    Word

    to give someone a reason or desire to do something

  • on earth

    Phrase

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

  • spoiler alert

    Phrase

    a warning that the following part will reveal important plot details

  • swarm

    Word

    a large group of insects flying or moving together

  • party up

    Phrase

    to party or celebrate in a lively, informal way

  • gasp

    Word

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

  • turn out

    Phrase

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

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • unleash

    Word

    to release something or someone from restraint

  • amigo

    Word

    a friend

  • get past

    Phrase

    to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

  • storming

    Word

    moving forward quickly and forcefully

  • crib

    Word

    a baby's bed with bars on the sides

  • set up

    Phrase

    prepare something so it can be used or can happen

  • debating

    Word

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

  • diarrhea

    Word

    a condition that makes you pass loose stools often

  • jellyfish

    Word

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

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • coworker

    Word

    someone you work with

  • rational

    Word

    based on reason and logic, not feelings

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • cite

    Word

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

  • ape

    Word

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

  • prank

    Word

    a playful trick or practical joke

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • now then

    Phrase

    used to get someone's attention before saying something

  • oh my goodness

    Phrase

    an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

  • buster

    Word

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

  • great job

    Phrase

    used to praise someone for doing something well

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • delightful

    Word

    very pleasant or enjoyable

  • my goodness

    Phrase

    used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

  • watch it

    Phrase

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

  • forwarding

    Word

    the act of sending something on to another place

  • every time

    Phrase

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

  • clarify

    Word

    to make something easier to understand by explaining it more clearly

  • upsetting

    Word

    making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

  • haunted

    Word

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

  • book club

    Phrase

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

  • approving

    Word

    showing that you approve of someone or something

  • come by

    Phrase

    to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

  • scaled

    Word

    covered with scales

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • awaken

    Word

    to wake someone or something up

  • hey hey

    Phrase

    an informal, friendly greeting

  • nursery

    Word

    a room for a baby or young child

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