unhinge
to make someone feel very upset or mentally unstable
Episode vocabulary
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S1E108: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 108ComedyTalk
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statuesque
tall, graceful, and dignified in appearance
brandish
to wave something, especially a weapon, in a threatening way
crumple
to crush or press into wrinkles or folds
demean
to make someone feel less important or respected
debase
to make something worse in quality, value, or moral character
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
juke
to make a quick, sharp move to dodge someone or something
lode
a rich source of something useful or valuable
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
morn
a poetic or old-fashioned word for morning
opiate
a drug made from opium or similar substances, used to relieve pain
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welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
feathering
the feathers fixed to the back of an arrow or dart to help it fly straight
gourd
a plant with a hard-shelled fruit, or the fruit itself
punctual
arriving or doing things at the expected time; not late
workhouse
a place where poor people were housed and made to work, especially in the past
housemate
a person you share a house with
preamble
an introduction at the beginning of a speech or document
grisly
causing horror or disgust because it is very shocking or gruesome
wean
to stop a baby or young animal from drinking milk and start giving other food
urchin
a mischievous child, especially one who is poor or badly dressed
dispensary
a place where medicines are prepared and given out
pundit
an expert who gives opinions to the public, especially in the media