Late Night with Seth Meyers S1E57: English vocabulary

a dog bred to find and bring back game

slightly damaged by a dent

to insult or show disrespect to someone

the light that comes from stars

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the end of the world or the final judgment in some religions

not letting light pass through; impossible to see through

covered with a messy layer of something that has been spread around

a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger, especially in a child

the act of lending something to someone

calm, peaceful, and free from worry

a short note that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

the outer shape or line of something

a person or machine that checks, marks, or scores work

causing very deep sadness or pain

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

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

a tax on goods brought into or sent out of a country

not harmful or dangerous

a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

a song that insults or attacks another person, especially in rap or hip-hop

acting quickly without thinking about the results

A strong sexual desire for someone

to hide the truth about something, especially a mistake or crime

to fall forward and land face first

a group of three connected people or things

a government official who gathers and handles secret information

to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

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

to fight or meet an enemy in battle

to avoid punishment or get away with something bad

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

turning around a central point or axis

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

a very early stage of a human or animal before birth or hatching

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

to shock or surprise someone very much

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

to make something better, richer, or more interesting

a shelter that protects people from radioactive fallout

the act of following or marking the path or position of something

to try to get someone to like you or support you, often in an insincere way

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

to say what you are thinking as you think it

to make someone feel excited and eager

to expect something or think it will happen

an enemy or opponent

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

to add something as an extra part, especially to a document or report

a cocktail made with whiskey, sugar, bitters, and a twist or slice of orange

used to strongly agree with someone

caught by surprise and not ready for what happens

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

a person from Denmark

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

a group of wild boars

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

a way of buying and selling that aims to give producers fair prices and better working conditions, especially in poorer countries

carefully planned or considered

a country’s main political leader, especially one who represents it internationally

to say very firmly that something is true

a liquid used to make paint or other coatings thinner

a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

to resist or oppose something

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

very uncertain or not yet decided

a book, film, or other product that sells in very large numbers

move around in a circle or orbit

words or images that create strong pictures or feelings in the mind

in a polite and respectful way