Late Night with Seth Meyers S7E157: English vocabulary

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

the quality of being silly or foolish

the act of giving someone a new job, role, or position

damaged by a sharp object that has made a hole in it

after someone's death

a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

slightly moving the head up and down, usually to show agreement or acknowledgment

a piece of clothing with trousers and a bib front, worn over a shirt for work or casual wear

causing suffering or unfair control, especially by those in power

making quick, sharp movements

the fact of living for a long time

the sides of the face below the eyes

the showing of a film or TV program to an audience

soft and hanging loosely, or not holding its shape well

to mention or use something as support for an argument or action

a man in ancient Rome who fought in public contests for entertainment

crazy or foolish, in a humorous way

used to say that something is true or important to a large degree

a person who is very energetic, wild, or hard to control

a small hole made by something sharp, especially in a tire

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

in a situation where failure or disaster seems certain

a hormone that your body releases when you are stressed or excited

to talk in a casual, lively way

the life or world believed to exist after death

to continue to exist or be remembered

a large meeting of a political party to choose candidates and set policy

the act of moving something on wheels

a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

to move backward suddenly after hitting something hard

the stage in life when a child's body begins to change into an adult body

past tense and past participle of shoot

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

the quality of tasting sweet

a raised mark or ridge on skin or on a surface, often caused by pressure or a blow

to do something with full effort or confidence

to be very good at something

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

to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job

very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

a period of violent, uncontrolled behavior

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

traditional stories, beliefs, and customs of a community

to reach a decision or agreement

a long speech by one person

a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

to make someone feel excited and eager

a problem or difficulty that makes progress harder

a measure of length, equal to about 33 inches (84 centimeters).

a small thin branch from a tree or bush

to do the difficult or necessary work needed to make a change or solve a problem

a group of wild boars

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

a reason or explanation that shows something is right or acceptable

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

to decide not to do something you had agreed or planned to do

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

a live broadcast of audio or video over the Internet

to tease or mock someone in an unkind way

a room used for showing films to a small private audience

something that helps people relax and start talking in a social situation

to join a meeting, class, or performance as an extra participant or observer

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

to start arguing or fighting with someone

a reduction in the amount of tax you have to pay

to elect someone to a job or position by voting

to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them

land covered with grass for animals to graze on

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

the activity of asking people questions to find out what they think, especially about an election

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

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

to find something by chance