The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S1E2: English vocabulary

to go beyond what is usual, expected, or possible

to ask for money, help, or information in a formal way

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

a sharp bend or twist in something that should be straight

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

relating to an artificial body part

married

an object or idea that someone feels an unusually strong interest in or attraction to

a very skilled and respected musician, especially a conductor

the study of correct reasoning

the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner

to block a place or path, or make movement difficult

used to describe someone who is used to doing something

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

a symbol or idea of life, growth, and the connection between all living things

happening or done every hour

the act of sealing a hole or gap

the life or world believed to exist after death

to continue to exist or be remembered

boring because it takes too long or keeps repeating the same thing

sexually excited

a violin, especially one used in folk music

a place where dogs are kept, boarded, or bred

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

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

a piece of music for a solo instrument and orchestra

past tense and past participle of shoot

including everyone, especially people who are often left out

a short text that explains a picture or photo

all the people who are allowed to vote in an election

a mixture of different things

used to say you do not care anymore and are giving up on something

in a way that shows strong love or care

to record that you have started work or a shift

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

a complete and terrible destruction, especially one that is thought of as the end of the world

a building where Jewish people go to pray and study their religion

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

a long, thin fish that looks like a snake

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the sending of letters, packages, or other items by mail

far away; at a great distance

a person who plays the violin

suddenly and without warning

to do something correctly or in the right way

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

a vote in which people decide an important political issue

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

to get married

not allowed by social custom or by a particular culture or religion

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to interfere in someone else's business or get involved in something that is not your concern

to suddenly develop a rash or spots on your skin

a warning that the following part will reveal important plot details

to make someone feel annoyed or angry

a reduction in taxes

a person born during the baby boom after World War II

insincere talk that pretends to be moral, religious, or serious

a person who is represented by an elected official

a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing

to come onto the stage in a performance

to elect someone to a job or position by voting

to count backward to a time or event

a picture or statue of the Virgin Mary, usually shown with baby Jesus

to submit something, such as a request or application

a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

a small battery-powered light you can carry in your hand

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

to park a vehicle so that another vehicle cannot get out

to steal something