ceremoniously
in a formal and dignified way
Episode vocabulary
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S1E100: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 100ComedyTalk
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maniacal
showing wild, intense, or out-of-control behavior
imbue
to give something a quality, feeling, or idea; to spread it through something
pucker
to gather into small folds or wrinkles
cresting
to rise and become visible over the horizon
oligarch
a very rich person who has a lot of political power or influence
goring
to wound or kill by stabbing with a horn or tusk
canard
a false story or rumor
sauerkraut
finely cut cabbage that has been fermented and eaten as a side dish
iota
a very small amount
inbred
present in someone or something from birth, not learned or acquired
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
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twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
mitten
a type of glove that covers the hand, with one section for the thumb and one for the other fingers
brotherly
kind and loving in a way that shows close support and care
oiled
covered or treated with oil
manatee
a large sea mammal that eats plants and lives in warm coastal waters and rivers
euphemism
a mild or indirect word or phrase used instead of a harsher one
legalize
to make something legal by changing the law
tote
to carry or haul something, especially with effort
pneumatic
relating to air or gas
sickening
causing nausea or a feeling of disgust
eventful
full of interesting or exciting events
gory
showing a lot of blood or violence