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The Office S2E8: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 8Comedy

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  • scrutinize

    Word

    to examine something very carefully

  • transpire

    Word

    to become known; to turn out or emerge

  • aphrodisiac

    Word

    a food, drink, or drug believed to increase sexual desire

  • inconsiderate

    Word

    not thinking about other people and causing them trouble or upset

  • antler

    Word

    one of the branched bony growths on a deer, elk, or moose

  • consensual

    Word

    done with the agreement of everyone involved

  • jerky

    Word

    dried meat, usually beef, eaten as a snack

  • sift

    Word

    to pass dry ingredients through a sieve to remove lumps or coarse bits

  • evener

    Word

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

  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • grasping

    Word

    greedy and always wanting more money or possessions

  • infer

    Word

    to form an opinion or guess based on evidence

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  • orb

    Word

    a round object or shape

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • obnoxious

    Word

    very unpleasant or annoying

  • formality

    Word

    the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • trustworthy

    Word

    able to be trusted because you are honest and reliable

  • anonymously

    Word

    without revealing your identity

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • stuff out

    Phrase

    to fill something too full so that it bulges or spills out

  • constructive

    Word

    helpful and likely to improve something

  • scrutiny

    Word

    careful and often critical examination of something

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  • creed

    Word

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

  • outreach

    Word

    work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

  • get stuck in

    Phrase

    to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

  • stocking

    Word

    a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

  • delicacy

    Word

    a special food that is rare, expensive, or especially enjoyable to eat

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • no kidding

    Phrase

    used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • no chance

    Phrase

    an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

  • why on Earth

    Phrase

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

  • superman

    Word

    a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

  • ghetto

    Word

    a poor area of a city where many people from a minority group live

  • on earth

    Phrase

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

  • sift through

    Phrase

    to look through a group of things or information carefully to find something

  • sit in on

    Phrase

    to attend a meeting, class, or event without taking part

  • constructive criticism

    Phrase

    helpful criticism that shows how someone can improve

  • pageant

    Word

    a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • caught up

    Phrase

    involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • reflex

    Word

    a quick automatic reaction to something, without thinking

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • work in

    Phrase

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

  • zoned

    Word

    restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

  • rugged

    Word

    having a rough, uneven, or rocky surface

  • laser

    Word

    a device that produces a narrow beam of light for use in technology, medicine, and science

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • satisfactory

    Word

    good enough to meet a standard or need

  • lodging

    Word

    a place where you can stay, especially for a short time

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • transcript

    Word

    a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • sit over

    Phrase

    to move a little to one side on a seat to make room for someone

  • sucker

    Word

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

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • laser tag

    Phrase

    a game in which players try to hit opponents with infrared beams

  • suggestion box

    Phrase

    a box where people can leave written ideas or feedback

  • branching

    Word

    dividing into smaller parts or sections

  • forwarding

    Word

    the act of sending something on to another place

  • tab

    Word

    a small flap or strip used for holding, fastening, or pulling something

  • inflation

    Word

    a general rise in prices that makes money worth less

  • bam

    Word

    a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

  • upsetting

    Word

    making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

  • nothing personal

    Phrase

    used to show that what you said is not meant to offend or upset someone

  • voice mail

    Phrase

    a service that stores recorded phone messages for you

  • good looks

    Phrase

    an attractive appearance, especially attractive facial features

  • perfume

    Word

    a sweet-smelling liquid people put on their skin or clothes

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • never ever

    Phrase

    never; not at any time, used for emphasis

  • how's it going

    Phrase

    a casual way of asking how someone is doing

  • dedication

    Word

    hard work and strong commitment to a goal or activity

  • lodge

    Word

    to place something somewhere firmly or securely

  • good work

    Phrase

    A friendly way to praise someone for doing something well

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • for instance

    Phrase

    used to introduce an example

  • 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

  • this time

    Phrase

    at the same point in time as something else

  • buzz

    Word

    to make a low, continuous humming sound

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • folder

    Word

    a flat or folded cover for keeping papers or files together

  • imply

    Word

    to suggest something without saying it directly

  • apprentice

    Word

    a person who works for a skilled worker for a period of time to learn a trade

  • closure

    Word

    the feeling of peace you get after a difficult or upsetting experience is understood or resolved

  • pneumonia

    Word

    a serious illness that causes inflammation in one or both lungs

  • toby

    Word

    a male first name, short for Tobias

  • go on

    Phrase

    to continue doing something or to continue in a state

  • know about

    Phrase

    to have information or awareness about something

  • get in

    Phrase

    to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

  • think about

    Phrase

    to spend time considering something

  • confuse

    Word

    to make someone unable to think clearly or understand something

  • hold on

    Phrase

    wait for a moment

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