The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S1E64: English vocabulary

causing or likely to cause arguments

a state of being completely quiet and still

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

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

named in the title of a book, film, or other work

a type of soft leather with a velvety surface

to deliberately not give something that someone expects or has a right to receive

the habit of not wanting to work, move, or do anything difficult

causing emotional pain or upset

slightly fat in a pleasant, rounded way

a small axe with a short handle

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

used to describe someone who is used to doing something

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

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

to hit or push with the head or horns

an act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement

a player whose job is to kick the ball in football

to continue to exist or be remembered

a person who arranges reservations or bookings

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

to speak to someone angrily because they did something wrong

a person who takes part in a public protest

the act of moving something on wheels

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

to load data into memory from a storage device

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the judges and courts of a country

a short text that explains a picture or photo

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

a person from the Caucasus region

very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

to record that you have started work or a shift

to start legal action against someone, especially for a crime

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

the act of remembering something

the installation of cables or a cable system

almost; very nearly

a long speech by one person

to complain publicly that something is unfair or wrong

the speed skating event raced on a long oval track

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a fixed and oversimplified idea about a group of people or things

the process of making a surface or material smooth

far away; at a great distance

suddenly and without warning

to show approval by clapping

to laugh quietly

to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

a group of wild boars

the person or team that finishes in second place in a competition

to stop doing something, especially a bad habit, or to decide not to do it anymore

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

to remove things that are unwanted or unnecessary

a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

to cry and produce tears

to give someone or something the name of another person or thing, usually to honor them

covered with small dots or spots

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

to change a planned event or action to a later time

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

having many small holes or dents on the surface

somewhat like; in a way similar to

used to say that something seems true or has become clear from the facts

a short, high, light sound, especially made by birds

people who have little money or wealth

the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

very strong and violent