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Late Night with Seth Meyers S1E57: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 57TalkComedy

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  • petulant

    Word

    bad-tempered and easily annoyed, often in a childish way

  • autocrat

    Word

    a ruler who has complete power and controls everything

  • tapper

    Word

    a person who taps or strikes something lightly

  • grope

    Word

    to feel your way with your hands in the dark or when you cannot see clearly

  • retaliatory

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    done as a response to harm, attack, or unfair treatment

  • firmness

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    the quality of being firm, steady, and not easily bent or changed

  • idyllic

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    very peaceful, beautiful, and pleasant

  • welcomer

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

  • rife

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    common or widespread, especially in an unpleasant way

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • ramble

    Word

    walk around in a relaxed way, usually for pleasure and without a fixed route

  • fascinate

    Word

    to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly

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  • involuntarily

    Word

    in a way that is not controlled or intended

  • democratically

    Word

    in a way that is based on voting or equal participation

  • caroling

    Word

    singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

  • bristle

    Word

    a short, stiff hair, especially on an animal or on a brush

  • frustrate

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    to make someone feel annoyed, upset, or disappointed

  • bittersweet

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    having a pleasant and sad feeling at the same time

  • indignation

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    a feeling of anger because something seems unfair or insulting

  • blanketing

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    covering something completely, especially with a layer of snow, smoke, or other material

  • improperly

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    in a way that is not correct or proper

  • luncheon

    Word

    a formal lunch, especially one held for a special event or business purpose

  • wacky

    Word

    funny or unusual in a slightly odd way

  • relish

    Word

    to enjoy something very much

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  • retriever

    Word

    a dog bred to find and bring back game

  • dented

    Word

    slightly damaged by a dent

  • dis

    Word

    to insult or show disrespect to someone

  • starlight

    Word

    the light that comes from stars

  • evener

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

  • boning

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    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • doomsday

    Word

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

  • opaque

    Word

    not letting light pass through; impossible to see through

  • smeared

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

  • tantrum

    Word

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

  • loaning

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    the act of lending something to someone

  • serene

    Word

    calm, peaceful, and free from worry

  • gloss

    Word

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

  • geez

    Word

    used to show surprise, annoyance, or frustration

  • contour

    Word

    the outer shape or line of something

  • grader

    Word

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

  • heartbreaking

    Word

    causing very deep sadness or pain

  • congratulation

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

  • shadowing

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

  • tariff

    Word

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

  • benign

    Word

    not harmful or dangerous

  • snowball

    Word

    a ball of packed snow, often thrown in play

  • not done

    Phrase

    not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

  • diss track

    Phrase

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

  • impulsive

    Word

    acting quickly without thinking about the results

  • hard on

    Phrase

    A strong sexual desire for someone

  • cover up

    Phrase

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

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • triad

    Word

    a group of three connected people or things

  • intelligence officer

    Phrase

    a government official who gathers and handles secret information

  • lash

    Word

    to hit or move something with a quick, sharp motion

  • fives

    Word

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

  • close with

    Phrase

    to fight or meet an enemy in battle

  • skate on

    Phrase

    to avoid punishment or get away with something bad

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • revolving

    Word

    turning around a central point or axis

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • back into

    Phrase

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

  • channeling

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

  • embryo

    Word

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

  • subscribe

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

  • stun

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    to shock or surprise someone very much

  • nominate

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

  • enrich

    Word

    to make something better, richer, or more interesting

  • fallout shelter

    Phrase

    a shelter that protects people from radioactive fallout

  • tracing

    Word

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

  • cozy up

    Phrase

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

  • decency

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    behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

  • think out loud

    Phrase

    to say what you are thinking as you think it

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • anticipate

    Word

    to expect something or think it will happen

  • foe

    Word

    an enemy or opponent

  • sanction

    Word

    a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

  • annex

    Word

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

  • old fashioned

    Phrase

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

  • true that

    Phrase

    used to strongly agree with someone

  • off guard

    Phrase

    caught by surprise and not ready for what happens

  • arming

    Word

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

  • dane

    Word

    a person from Denmark

  • don't you know

    Phrase

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

  • here's the thing

    Phrase

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

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • fair trade

    Phrase

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

  • thought out

    Phrase

    carefully planned or considered

  • world leader

    Phrase

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

  • swear down

    Phrase

    to say very firmly that something is true

  • thinner

    Word

    a liquid used to make paint or other coatings thinner

  • pageant

    Word

    a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

  • push back

    Phrase

    to resist or oppose something

  • what do you say

    Phrase

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

  • up in the air

    Phrase

    very uncertain or not yet decided

  • best seller

    Phrase

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

  • revolve

    Word

    move around in a circle or orbit

  • imagery

    Word

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

  • politely

    Word

    in a polite and respectful way

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