odorous
having a noticeable smell, especially a strong or unpleasant one
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S1E14: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 14ComedyTalk
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braise
to cook meat or vegetables slowly in a little liquid
deliciousness
the quality of tasting very good
paring
the act of cutting off small pieces from something
huckster
a person who sells things in a pushy or dishonest way
pleaser
a person who tries too hard to please other people
mangle
to badly damage something by tearing, crushing, or cutting it
transpire
to become known; to turn out or emerge
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
tweezers
a small tool with two arms used for picking up tiny objects or pulling out hairs or splinters
chipper
cheerful and lively
ism
a word ending used to form nouns that name beliefs, systems, or movements
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foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
lashing
a rope or cord used for tying or fastening things
wagering
the activity of betting money on uncertain results
sequoia
a very large evergreen tree native to western North America
paraphernalia
a collection of small items or equipment used for a particular activity
beeswax
a wax made by bees, used in candles, cosmetics, and polish
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
cull
to choose the best or most useful things from a larger group
defraud
to get money or property from someone by lying or cheating
trite
used to describe an idea, remark, or phrase that is boring because it has been used too often
larval
relating to a larva, the young form of an animal