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Seinfeld S4E17: English vocabulary

Season 4, Episode 17Comedy

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  • preoccupy

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so they can think of little else

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • leer

    Word

    a sly or unpleasant look, often showing sexual interest or bad intent

  • snub

    Word

    to deliberately ignore or reject someone in a rude way

  • derogatory

    Word

    showing disrespect by criticizing someone or something in a rude way

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • condone

    Word

    to accept or ignore bad or wrong behavior, without trying to stop it

  • sensual

    Word

    connected with physical pleasure or the senses, especially in a sexual way

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • evener

    Word

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

  • rowan

    Word

    a tree with clusters of small red berries, often called mountain ash

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  • cleavage

    Word

    a clear division or split between two things

  • obsess

    Word

    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • disgraceful

    Word

    very bad and causing strong disapproval

  • springing

    Word

    moving with quick, light jumps

  • needless

    Word

    not necessary; able to be avoided

  • come right

    Phrase

    to end well or be resolved successfully

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • go there

    Phrase

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

  • on the face of

    Phrase

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

  • control freak

    Phrase

    a person who wants to control other people or every detail of a situation

  • yuck

    Word

    used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

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  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • let me tell you

    Phrase

    used to introduce something surprising, important, or emphatic

  • what do you say

    Phrase

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

  • story line

    Phrase

    the sequence of events in a story, film, or TV show

  • reflex

    Word

    a quick automatic reaction to something, without thinking

  • perceive

    Word

    to notice or understand something, especially by using your senses

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • sneeze

    Word

    to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • shatter

    Word

    to break suddenly into many pieces

  • peek

    Word

    to look quickly, especially secretly or from a hidden place

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • ketchup

    Word

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

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • subtitle

    Word

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

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • in business

    Phrase

    ready to work or start functioning

  • pounding

    Word

    a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

  • in the hospital

    Phrase

    being in a hospital as a patient

  • every time

    Phrase

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

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • pitching

    Word

    the act of pitching a baseball

  • molecular

    Word

    relating to molecules

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • tomorrow night

    Phrase

    the evening of the next day

  • poke

    Word

    to push or prod something quickly with a finger or a pointed object

  • hey hey

    Phrase

    an informal, friendly greeting

  • big deal

    Phrase

    something that is not important or impressive

  • look away

    Phrase

    to turn your eyes away from something, often because you do not want to see it

  • butler

    Word

    the main male servant in a large house

  • pairing

    Word

    a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • independently

    Word

    without help from other people

  • quartered

    Word

    to cut something into four equal parts

  • mores

    Word

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

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • not even

    Phrase

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

  • next time

    Phrase

    the next occasion; the time after this one

  • get off

    Phrase

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

  • pick up

    Phrase

    to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands

  • diploma

    Word

    an official document that shows you have finished a course or school

  • go on

    Phrase

    to continue doing something or to continue in a state

  • know about

    Phrase

    to have information or awareness about something

  • embarrass

    Word

    to make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable

  • acknowledge

    Word

    to admit that something is true or that something exists

  • freak

    Word

    a person or thing that is very unusual or extreme

  • coursed

    Word

    moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

  • jurisdiction

    Word

    the official power to deal with legal cases and make decisions

  • circumstance

    Word

    a fact or condition that affects a situation or event

  • sticking

    Word

    the act of continuing to follow a plan, rule, or schedule

  • distracted

    Word

    unable to think clearly or pay attention because something else is on your mind

  • peopled

    Word

    filled or inhabited by people

  • catching

    Word

    attracting attention in a noticeable way

  • alley

    Word

    a narrow street or passage between or behind buildings

  • insane

    Word

    mentally ill in a way that affects a person's thinking or behavior

  • risky

    Word

    involving a chance of danger, failure, or loss

  • entertain

    Word

    to amuse or interest someone

  • spicy

    Word

    having a hot, strong taste caused by spices or chili

  • embrace

    Word

    to hold someone closely in your arms, especially to show love

  • tasty

    Word

    having a pleasant taste

  • fabulous

    Word

    very good, attractive, or impressive

  • cooling

    Word

    the process of making something cooler or less hot

  • stink

    Word

    to have a strong, unpleasant smell

  • bald

    Word

    having little or no hair on the head

  • warrant

    Word

    an official document that gives police or another authority permission to do something, such as arrest someone or search a place

  • merely

    Word

    only; and nothing more

  • minding

    Word

    taking care of someone or something

  • stare

    Word

    to look at someone or something for a long time with your eyes open

  • faced

    Word

    to deal with a difficult situation or problem

  • criticism

    Word

    comments that say what is wrong with something or how it could be improved

  • waist

    Word

    the part of your body between your ribs and hips

  • sweetie

    Word

    a friendly word used to address someone you love or like

  • fancy

    Word

    attractive, decorative, or expensive-looking

  • perspective

    Word

    a way of thinking about something or understanding it

  • landed

    Word

    used to describe something that has landed

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