The Office S2E2: English vocabulary

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

to feed someone or an animal so they become healthier and gain weight

moving quickly with light, springy steps

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

to draw a line under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis

move back to a safer place

to spend time doing silly or unimportant things instead of what you should be doing

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

communication or social dealings between people or groups

used to say that something is not believable

to act calm and not show that you are nervous or excited

to end badly, often with trouble or disappointment

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the act of making a calculation or estimate

wet, sticky dirt or mud

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

a joke that only a particular person or group understands

to type a document or text, especially in its final, neat form

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a place where beer is made

a person who creates drawings or pictures for books, magazines, or websites

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

at the beginning; originally

a short trip taken for fun or to do something enjoyable

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

to get involved in a situation to help, stop something, or take control

feeling annoyed, tired, or bored because something has gone on too long

to do someone else's job or perform their role for a short time

a meal where people serve themselves from a range of dishes

as; in the same way that

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

relaxed and easygoing; not easily worried or upset

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

so upset or moved that you are crying

a small shell-less land mollusk that moves slowly and leaves a trail of slime

to make something easier to understand by giving an example, picture, or diagram

the main part of a show, competition, or sports program

a city in Kent, England

the ability to change or be changed easily

preserved or sold in bottles

a small insect-like animal that bites animals and people and sucks blood

a short knife with a sharp point and two sharp edges

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

a casual way to say goodbye

messy or untidy

to calculate something

used to say that something is probably true, but you are not certain

present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

a very short period of time

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

the process of making holes with a drill

the act of sending something on to another place

used to emphasize that something is true only in one way or for one reason

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

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

to begin something, especially an event or activity

to place something somewhere firmly or securely

in a sexual way; relating to sex or sexuality

someone who studies or writes about philosophy

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

more correct or more suitable

to cut something into four equal parts

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

the previous time something happened or was done

at the front of something or someone

to leave a place, especially to escape or get somewhere else

used to emphasize that something is not true, not possible, or not done

to control the direction of a vehicle, boat, or aircraft

to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle

the system that lets you control the direction of a vehicle

containing alcohol or made with alcohol

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

support or praise that gives someone confidence or hope