Seinfeld S9E5: English vocabulary

cruel and unfair control by a ruler or government

to represent or stand for something

a short, interesting story about a real person or event

to shock or surprise someone very much

a dress code that means formal evening wear

to want to leave a job, relationship, or situation

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a violent criminal or troublemaker

cruel treatment of people because of their race, religion, politics, or beliefs

relating to sex or sexual desire

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to avoid giving a direct answer or dealing with a topic directly

a written message sent by telegraph

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

an act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or joke

active at night or happening at night

the bar on the front or back of a car that helps protect it in a crash

to support a claim with facts or proof

as; in the same way that

marked or decorated with letters or writing

a machine where you pay to park your car for a limited time

a powerful explosive used for blasting or demolition

a lively ballroom dance from Latin America

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

not real, or seeming strange and hard to believe

firm, dry, and pleasantly hard or crunchy

to some extent; fairly

a thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices

allowing travel in only one direction

a dish of meat, vegetables, or both, cooked slowly in liquid

a casual way to say goodbye

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

to leave or start a trip

after it gets dark; at night

to provide food and drink for an event or group of people

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

objects made from clay that have been baked in a kiln

relating to mail or the postal service

a gathering of relatives or family members, especially one held after they have been apart

a truck that carries mail

a small explosive weapon that is thrown by hand or fired from a launcher

so bright that it is hard to see

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

an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

a device with a needle that shows direction, especially magnetic north

a small plant with purple, blue, or white flowers

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

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

have trouble breathing because something blocks the throat or airway

an informal, friendly greeting

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

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

to have your home in a particular place

to place something on a surface or in a lower position

to remove something from a place, container, or package

to send something to many people or places at the same time

more correct or more suitable

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

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

the previous time something happened or was done

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

to become calmer, less angry, or less upset

at the front of something or someone

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

full of juice and pleasant to eat

causing strong surprise, shock, or disgust

a stupid or foolish person

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to have information or awareness about something

to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

to cut something with a sharp tool or weapon, often in a rough or violent way

a small piece of paper or plastic with a picture or message that you can stick onto something