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The Office S9E16: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 16Comedy

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  • natch

    Word

    of course; naturally

  • bellyache

    Word

    a complaint or grumble, especially one that is repeated a lot

  • horsefly

    Word

    a large biting fly that attacks horses and other animals

  • triplex

    Word

    a building with three separate homes or apartments

  • divot

    Word

    a small piece of grass or earth cut out by a golf club

  • blather

    Word

    long, silly, or meaningless talk

  • prehensile

    Word

    able to grasp or hold things, especially by wrapping around them

  • plop

    Word

    to fall or land with a soft, dull sound

  • contrive

    Word

    to manage to do something, especially with difficulty or cleverness

  • romping

    Word

    to play or move around in a lively, happy way

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • schnapps

    Word

    a strong alcoholic drink, often made from fruit

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  • demean

    Word

    to make someone feel less important or respected

  • strychnine

    Word

    a very poisonous substance once used as a poison

  • crud

    Word

    dirty, sticky, or unpleasant stuff

  • porpoise

    Word

    a small sea mammal with a blunt snout and a triangular dorsal fin

  • scrotum

    Word

    the pouch of skin that holds the testicles

  • ratting

    Word

    the act of hunting or trapping rats

  • braiding

    Word

    the act of making a braid or braids by weaving strands together

  • strangler

    Word

    a person who kills someone by strangling them

  • nepotism

    Word

    the practice of giving jobs or advantages to relatives or friends because of your position, not because they are the best choice

  • frisky

    Word

    lively, playful, and full of energy

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • douche

    Word

    an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person

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  • leavings

    Word

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

  • hunky

    Word

    (of a man) physically strong and attractive

  • squawk

    Word

    to make a loud, harsh sound

  • hoarding

    Word

    the act of keeping and storing a lot of things, often too many

  • devastate

    Word

    to destroy something badly or cause it to fail completely

  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

  • realty

    Word

    real estate; property, especially land and buildings

  • romp

    Word

    a lively, noisy, and playful activity

  • receptacle

    Word

    a container or holder for something

  • crotch

    Word

    the area between a person's legs where the legs join the body

  • poling

    Word

    the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water

  • rind

    Word

    the tough outer skin of a fruit or cheese

  • docile

    Word

    easy to train, control, or manage

  • amicable

    Word

    friendly and peaceful, especially after a disagreement

  • tasteful

    Word

    attractive because of simple, elegant style

  • wishbone

    Word

    the forked bone from a bird's chest that people break and pull apart to make a wish

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • chopstick

    Word

    one of a pair of thin sticks used for eating Asian food

  • slaughterhouse

    Word

    a place where animals are killed for meat

  • temps

    Word

    short for a temporary worker

  • blanketing

    Word

    covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

  • surveying

    Word

    the work of measuring land and recording its features, often for a map or building plan

  • inquisition

    Word

    a long and often harsh investigation or questioning

  • buttock

    Word

    either of the two rounded parts at the back of the body below the waist

  • ahem

    Word

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

  • braving

    Word

    while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

  • evener

    Word

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

  • whirl

    Word

    move or make something move quickly around and around

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • scarecrow

    Word

    a figure, often made to look like a person, that is put in a field to scare birds away

  • manhood

    Word

    the state of being an adult man

  • gloss

    Word

    a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

  • clump

    Word

    a small, tight group or mass of things

  • incurable

    Word

    not able to be cured

  • white knight

    Phrase

    a person who tries to rescue or defend someone in a way that seems overly noble or romantic

  • considerate

    Word

    showing care and thought for other people's feelings and needs

  • fresh meat

    Phrase

    an informal way of describing a newcomer who may be an easy target or a possible sexual partner

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • butting

    Word

    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • plugging

    Word

    the act of sealing a hole or gap

  • braid

    Word

    a pattern made by weaving three or more strands together

  • freaking

    Word

    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • your man

    Phrase

    the person who is best suited to do something or help with it

  • horny

    Word

    sexually excited

  • buck for

    Phrase

    to try hard to get something, especially a job or promotion

  • skunk

    Word

    a small North American animal with black and white fur that can spray a very bad smell when threatened

  • sacking

    Word

    the act of being dismissed from a job

  • rustic

    Word

    simple and charming in a country style

  • fives

    Word

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

  • put it down

    Phrase

    to perform very well; to do something impressively

  • smash it

    Phrase

    to do very well or be very successful

  • indulge

    Word

    to let yourself enjoy something, especially something you like but may not need

  • layering

    Word

    the use of several layers, especially in clothing

  • keep in

    Phrase

    to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • pelican

    Word

    a large water bird with a long bill and a pouch under its beak

  • stamping

    Word

    the act of making a mark or design by pressing a stamp onto something

  • neck of the woods

    Phrase

    a nearby area or place

  • disclosure

    Word

    the act of making secret or unknown information known

  • roasting

    Word

    the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

  • doodle

    Word

    to make quick, casual drawings, often while thinking about something else

  • let it all hang out

    Phrase

    to relax and behave freely, often in a bold or uninhibited way

  • crush it

    Phrase

    to do something very well and succeed impressively

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • mutually

    Word

    in a way that is shared by both sides or people

  • annex

    Word

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

  • smoothing

    Word

    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • security blanket

    Phrase

    something that a person relies on for comfort or reassurance

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • drinking problem

    Phrase

    a problem caused by drinking too much alcohol

  • motivate

    Word

    to give someone a reason or desire to do something

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • vocal cords

    Phrase

    the two bands of tissue in your throat that help make your voice

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