The Office S2E22: English vocabulary

a person who looks after children for a short time while their parents are away

comfortable with many different cultures and countries

the use of psychological techniques to influence or control someone’s thoughts or behavior

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a set of beliefs or principles that guide a person or group

to start a casual romantic or sexual relationship with someone

to think that something is probably true or will happen

for now; until something changes

to show approval by clapping

coated or mixed with sugar

to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

the mass murder of Jews by the Nazis during World War II

an informal way of asking what is happening or what the situation is

to make a price, amount, or rate go down

A person who stays cheerful and good-natured when they lose or things go wrong

known or based on direct personal experience

a band that performs songs originally recorded by other artists

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

a soft knitted or crocheted blanket

not afraid; brave and willing to take risks

a ring worn to show that someone is married

a plant with small leaves, usually three on each stem, and round pink, white, or red flowers

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to connect a device to a power source or another device

a thick soup made with dried peas

used to say that the result will not be known until later

the act of becoming red in the face or skin

to trick someone by making them believe something false

a person who has sex for money

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

to pretend you have an advantage, skill, or plan in order to trick someone

a card game where players bet on which card will be turned up

as; in the same way that

to talk quickly and continuously, often about unimportant things

to be in charge of a project, group, or activity and make sure it runs well

the act of playing drums

using irony

to tell someone that you are happy about their success or good luck

a city in Monaco, known for its casino and luxury hotels

to some extent; fairly

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

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

a casual way to say goodbye

to come loose and drop from something

an informal way of saying that something is not a problem

a large river in central Africa

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

having a ring or rings around it

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

a girl or young woman who is a member of the Girl Scouts

a place where free meals are given to people who need them

an organization for girls and young women that teaches practical skills, leadership, and community service

a stand with hooks for hanging coats, hats, and other clothes

dividing into smaller parts or sections

to drive a vehicle closer to a place or person

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

pleasant, attractive, or welcoming and making you want to go closer or stay longer

a small V-shaped cut or indentation

a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

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

showing that you approve of someone or something

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

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

never; not at any time, used for emphasis

a casual way of asking how someone is doing

later today, in the evening

to have a friendly relationship with someone and not argue

the killing of an important person, especially a political leader

The syllable used for the sixth tone of a diatonic scale.

an informal, friendly greeting