Late Night with Seth Meyers S1E63: English vocabulary

in a way that shows confidence and self-assurance

a disappointing or annoying situation

very attracted to someone, often in a romantic way

full of longing or sadness for someone or something

to cry out in a long, high, sad sound

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

the use of two or more musical lines together so they sound harmoniously independent

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

the quality of being silly or foolish

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

to keep several things going at the same time by managing them carefully

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

the marks used in writing, such as commas, periods, and question marks

a ball bowled very close to the batsman's feet

used in speech to mean “anyway” or “in any case,” often when changing the subject or continuing a point

to feel or express sadness or regret about something

a strong fear or suspicion that other people are trying to harm you, often without a good reason

in a way that uses science or scientific methods

showing no shame or embarrassment, especially in a bold or rude way

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

a bucket, usually with a handle, used for carrying liquids

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

describing a disease or tumor that is likely to spread and can cause death

an affectionate way to address a woman

to go back to a place, topic, or situation and deal with it again

home; to or at home

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to explain something in more detail

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

becoming weaker or less active

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

to perform very well; to do something impressively

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

past tense and past participle of shoot

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

the formal ceremony when someone begins an important public job, especially as president

a flat metal disc that makes a loud sound when hit

a large arrival of people or things at the same time

a person who belongs to a noble family

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

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

the officers or unit that guard a country's border

cause something to improve a lot

an organ that stores urine before it leaves the body

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

a long speech by one person

to change what you are doing and start doing the opposite

a desire to see a particular person or team win or succeed

to make someone feel excited and eager

an unborn baby in the later stages of development

in a way that relates to the economy or business activity

someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

great respect and admiration that people have for someone or something because of its quality or success

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

used to say you have won or beaten someone

fishing done through a hole in ice

a board used in a game to spell out messages, sometimes believed to contact spirits

a book, magazine, or website that lists TV programs and times

a man who behaves in a wild, irrational, or very reckless way

a form of entertainment that includes a meal and a live play or musical

the act of putting things into bags or packages

a TV program that shows real people in unscripted situations

in a way that shows criticism or careful judgment

a person who is lazy and avoids work

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

an official body that hears and decides legal cases

to submit something, such as a request or application

a church, especially in Scotland

to think of someone or something in a particular way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

feeling sad, disappointed, or discouraged

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

to invent something, especially a story, excuse, or plan

having many bends or turns