Late Night with Seth Meyers S1E26: English vocabulary

an annoying or unpleasant person

more able or skilled than someone or something else

a narrow strip of leather, cloth, or other material used for fastening or tying things

relating to travel or activity between continents

a disappointing or annoying situation

a group of families in ancient Rome who claimed the same ancestor

to make someone feel extreme fear

the quality of being light in weight

a person who is believed to be able to predict the future

a book or guide that explains the basic facts about a subject

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

the outer edge of something, or the area farthest from the center

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

a sudden cry or remark that shows surprise, anger, or pain

a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it

a cloth or band tied over someone's eyes so they cannot see

in which; used in formal writing to refer to a place, situation, or statement

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

slightly rude or disrespectful in a playful, likeable way

causing suffering or unfair control, especially by those in power

a thick mass of blood or another liquid that has become partly solid

having long, thick, untidy hair or fur

the pointed top of a mountain or building

in a way that seems to happen by magic

used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

locked with a key

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

left after most of something has gone or been used

to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

to feed a person or animal by using force or pressure

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

a person or thing that has the same name as another

to kill an important person, especially for political reasons

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

concerned with everyday life, money, and practical matters rather than religion or spiritual things

a harsh scolding or reprimand

to pay to receive a newspaper, magazine, or service regularly

an attractive quality that makes someone or something seem exciting and special

the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a person who speaks for a government, organization, or public figure and answers questions from the news media

to make someone feel excited and eager

a special food that is rare, expensive, or especially enjoyable to eat

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a person who drinks alcohol, especially a lot of it

force someone to leave a place, school, or organization

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

a pleasant smell, especially from flowers, food, or perfume

coated or mixed with sugar

a group of wild boars

used in compounds to mean having a particular attitude or way of thinking

very informal words and expressions used in speech, especially by a particular group

an old word for 'you' when speaking to one person

a Christmas gift exchange where each person gives a present to one randomly chosen person

a member-owned financial organization where people can save money and borrow money

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the start of something, especially something bad or unpleasant

to take action and become more involved or helpful

to start arguing or fighting with someone

very uncertain or not yet decided

very excited and full of energy

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

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

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

to find something by chance

a small wheeled platform used for moving heavy things

to check or read something quickly

an insulting word for a stupid person

somewhat like; in a way similar to

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

to support a claim with facts or proof

a short, high, light sound, especially made by birds

broken pieces of stone, brick, or concrete, especially after a building has been destroyed