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Seinfeld S9E10: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 10Comedy

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  • understate

    Word

    to make something seem less important or serious than it really is

  • tinsel

    Word

    thin shiny strips used as decoration

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • infringe

    Word

    to break a law, rule, or agreement

  • tomcat

    Word

    a male cat

  • mumps

    Word

    a contagious viral illness that causes swelling in the face and neck

  • scab

    Word

    a hard, dry covering that forms over a wound as it heals

  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

  • ahold

    Word

    the ability to contact or reach someone, especially in get ahold of

  • persecute

    Word

    to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their beliefs or identity

  • poling

    Word

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

  • pining

    Word

    full of longing or sadness for someone or something

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  • steamy

    Word

    full of steam or hot, moist air

  • evener

    Word

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

  • denim

    Word

    a strong cotton fabric, usually blue, used for jeans and other clothes

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • typhoid

    Word

    a serious bacterial fever spread by contaminated food or water

  • picket

    Word

    a pointed wooden or metal stake used to make a fence or mark a boundary

  • kosher

    Word

    allowed or prepared according to Jewish religious dietary laws

  • platter

    Word

    a large, flat dish used for serving food

  • kick butt

    Phrase

    to be very good or impressive

  • time first

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying someone should go first or take the first turn

  • grievance

    Word

    a complaint about unfair treatment or a problem that someone thinks should be fixed

  • go there

    Phrase

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

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  • vested

    Word

    earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

  • hot date

    Phrase

    an informal date that is expected to be romantic or sexual

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • light on

    Phrase

    to land or settle lightly on something

  • surprise surprise

    Phrase

    said when something expected and not surprising happens, often in a sarcastic way

  • stupidity

    Word

    behavior that shows very poor judgment or common sense

  • stamping

    Word

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

  • circulate

    Word

    to move around within a system or area, or make something do this

  • handkerchief

    Word

    a small cloth used for wiping your nose or face

  • cramp

    Word

    a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

  • prolific

    Word

    producing a lot of work, ideas, or results

  • on strike

    Phrase

    not working because workers are protesting

  • piece of the puzzle

    Phrase

    one part of a bigger situation, explanation, or plan

  • fright

    Word

    a sudden feeling of fear

  • smoothing

    Word

    the process of making a surface or material smooth

  • cuff link

    Phrase

    a small metal fastener used to close the cuffs of a shirt

  • itch

    Word

    to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • siding

    Word

    a short track connected to a main railway line, used for parking or loading trains

  • go back on

    Phrase

    to fail to keep a promise or agreement

  • belief system

    Phrase

    a set of beliefs that influences how someone thinks, behaves, or sees the world

  • listen in

    Phrase

    to listen secretly to a conversation or broadcast

  • philanthropist

    Word

    a person who gives money, time, or help to support good causes

  • cuff

    Word

    the part of a sleeve that fits tightly around the wrist

  • walk out

    Phrase

    leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • hacker

    Word

    a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

  • hands on

    Phrase

    involving doing things yourself, not just watching or planning

  • sabotage

    Word

    the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • airing

    Word

    the showing of a TV or radio program

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • solidarity

    Word

    support and unity among people in a group, especially when they are facing a problem

  • yankee

    Word

    a person from the northern US, especially New England

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • outlaw

    Word

    a person who has broken the law and is hiding from the authorities

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • good times

    Phrase

    a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia

  • raisin

    Word

    a dried grape

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • hand on

    Phrase

    to give something to another person

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • feat

    Word

    an impressive achievement that takes great skill, strength, or courage

  • cigar

    Word

    a rolled bundle of tobacco for smoking

  • either way

    Phrase

    used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

  • rubber band

    Phrase

    a small elastic loop used for holding papers or other things together

  • baseball card

    Phrase

    a card with a picture of a baseball player, often collected or traded

  • letter opener

    Phrase

    a tool used for opening envelopes

  • steam bath

    Phrase

    a room or bath filled with steam for relaxing or bathing

  • meant to

    Phrase

    supposed to; expected or required to do something

  • rumble

    Word

    to make a low, deep, continuous sound

  • offence

    Word

    a minor act that breaks a law or rule

  • every time

    Phrase

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

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • good looking

    Phrase

    attractive or pleasant to look at

  • hi there

    Phrase

    a casual way of saying hello

  • angled

    Word

    slanted or not level

  • tomorrow night

    Phrase

    the evening of the next day

  • nope

    Word

    used to say no in a casual way

  • poke

    Word

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

  • hey hey

    Phrase

    an informal, friendly greeting

  • reach for

    Phrase

    to stretch out your hand to take or touch something

  • apron

    Word

    a piece of clothing worn over the front of your clothes to keep them clean

  • stop by

    Phrase

    to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • vest

    Word

    a sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt

  • sensible

    Word

    showing good judgment and practical thinking

  • phone number

    Phrase

    the set of digits you use to call a particular phone

  • 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

  • end up

    Phrase

    to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • put up

    Phrase

    to build or erect something

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