horrify
to make someone feel very shocked, frightened, or disgusted
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S2E18: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 18ComedyTalk
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miscreant
a person who behaves badly or breaks the law
slacken
to become less strong, active, or intense
unfeeling
not showing sympathy or emotion; cold and uncaring
malfeasance
illegal or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in power or in a company
gavel
a small hammer used by a judge or auctioneer to get attention or signal a decision
treasonous
involving betrayal of your country or government
ratting
the act of hunting or trapping rats
pleadings
formal written statements submitted by each side in a lawsuit
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
sluice
a gate or device that controls the flow of water
therapeutics
the study of how medicines and other treatments help treat disease
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emboss
to press or stamp a design into a surface so that it stands out
segmented
to divide something into separate parts or sections
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
fantastical
strange, unusual, or made up from the imagination
awash
covered or soaked with water
leniency
kindness or mercy shown when someone is punished or judged
salve
a soft ointment used to heal or soothe a wound or sore
fining
the act of making someone pay a fine
willful
done on purpose; deliberate
fascinate
to attract and hold someone's attention or interest strongly
aggravate
make a problem, injury, or situation worse