The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S1E26: English vocabulary

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

used to describe someone who is used to doing something

careful to do things well and correctly

moving with quick, light jumps

soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, or toys

blood, especially when it is seen after violence or an accident

the day when God judges everyone, according to Christian belief

to pull something off or out from where it grows or is attached

A very big or sudden improvement or advance

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

having raised ridges or lines

a brass musical instrument with a long slide

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to continue to exist or be remembered

believing that certain events or objects can bring good or bad luck

the act of moving something on wheels

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

to indicate or suggest something

to think of someone or something in a particular way

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

an informal date that is expected to be romantic or sexual

past tense and past participle of shoot

the style or fashion that is popular at a particular time

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

arguing or fighting angrily

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to make a law official by voting for or approving it

a set of beliefs or principles that guide a person or group

the officers or unit that guard a country's border

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

the act of ending something, especially a job, contract, or agreement

to openly refuse to obey or accept something

to reach a decision or agreement

used to say that you are as ordinary as most people

used to say that you are as ordinary as most people

to about the same degree as most people

to make someone feel excited and eager

crying or showing tears

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a humorous or informal way of saying death

used to add something you have just realized or remembered

something that is not possible or not acceptable

in a way that is more difficult than necessary

used in compounds to mean having a particular attitude or way of thinking

not finished or completed

to read or examine something carefully and in detail

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

by a very small amount; almost not

a liquid used to make paint or other coatings thinner

an important stage or event in a process or development

soon; after a short time

a person who sells illegal drugs

a person whose job is to sell insurance and help customers choose policies

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor

to make a short stop somewhere while travelling

to enter information by pressing keys or buttons

to give up one thing in order to get or keep another

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

a small magical creature from folk stories, often with pointed ears

relating to a parent or parents

deserving praise, help, or respect

to persuade someone not to do something

a person who has sex for money

to make a group of people separate and go away

it is likely that something will happen or be true

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

to show something publicly for the first time

a rule or piece of advice that helps you decide what to do

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

showing love for and support of your country

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

an angry argument, usually between people who know each other

past tense and past participle of bed

a vehicle you can live in and tow behind a car

a tiny amount of energy or matter in quantum physics