The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S1E154: English vocabulary

a small mammal that eats snakes and other small animals

slanted or tilted, not straight up and down

an old unit of length, used especially for cloth

causing or likely to cause arguments

the act of making a sound or device silent

a machine or display that shows changing stock prices

winning or succeeding after a struggle

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

a bitter liquid used in small amounts to flavor cocktails

a person who carves wood, stone, or another material

a small decorative crown worn on the head

to grow back or become healthy again after damage or loss

related to cooking or the art of cooking

to become worse in quality, health, or morals

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

to push or drive something forward or in a particular direction

extremely ugly or unpleasant

used to describe someone who is used to doing something

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

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

A strong sexual desire for someone

to fall forward and land face first

the life or world believed to exist after death

to continue to exist or be remembered

a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

to officially end a law or rule

a break or pause in a series, activity, or career

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

to create or perform something without preparing it first

directly, without turning or avoiding anything

a Muslim religious leader who leads prayers in a mosque

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

a state of confusion, disorder, or strong emotional upset

a picture or icon that represents a person online or in a game

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a short text that explains a picture or photo

to make a law official by voting for or approving it

a light, colorless gas used in balloons and some scientific equipment

imagined rather than real

to escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery

a person who likes rock music, especially a fan of rock and roll

a way of showing or presenting something, especially in art, film, or speech

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

the installation of cables or a cable system

a building where Jewish people go to pray and study their religion

the elected group that runs a city

to deal with a problem before it gets worse

a hard part inside the body of a person or animal

used to wish for good luck or to avoid bad luck after saying something hopeful

very excited and mentally ready for something difficult or important

the work of cleaning, cooking, and other jobs around the home

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

used to say that an attempt was not successful

to say what you think openly, especially when it is difficult or risky

a short, funny remark or joke

a reduction in taxes

a place where people go to cast their votes in an election

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

not allowed by law

a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin

closely packed with buildings or houses

to stay united and support one another

to elect someone to a job or position by voting

to make someone feel excited and mentally ready for something

to be found to be true, real, or the case

a person who follows and learns from a teacher or religious leader, especially one of Jesus's followers

the activity of asking people questions to find out what they think, especially about an election

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

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