The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S2E135: English vocabulary

the process of coloring fabric or other materials

a strong smell, especially smoke, gas, or vapor

to hang or place something loosely over something else

to bounce a ball while moving, especially in basketball

the violent killing of many people

slanted or tilted, not straight up and down

made up of different kinds of things; mixed

to tell a story or describe events in speech or writing

something that strongly supports or protects an idea, group, or place

so silly or unreasonable that it is hard to believe

showing a lot of blood or violence

to make someone feel extreme fear

secret or illegal cooperation, especially to cheat or gain an unfair advantage

the act of keeping horses in stables

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

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

relating to prisons and the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders

to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed

small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations

a pale, soft color

making quick, sharp movements

to move goods secretly across a border or into a country illegally

used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

having sharp points that can hurt or catch on things

to light something up or make it brighter

expressing opinions very openly, especially in a way that may be critical

moving or walking with quick, light steps

shameless boldness

used to say the same thing back to someone, often in a friendly or joking way

to explain something in more detail

to organize people or resources for a purpose

a feeling of not being confident or safe

to talk in a casual, lively way

to continue to exist or be remembered

violent or abusive behavior by police, especially when they use too much force

about to happen very soon

showing qualities such as strength, courage, or confidence that are traditionally seen as masculine

to fit a window, door, or opening with bars, or block it with bars

a person who takes part in a public protest

to suddenly put someone or something into a difficult situation or state

the act of being dismissed from a job

the act of moving something on wheels

good for your health because it contains the things your body needs

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

past tense and past participle of shoot

the formal ceremony when someone begins an important public job, especially as president

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

a short text that explains a picture or photo

used to say you do not care anymore and are giving up on something

a strong negative reaction from many people, especially to a social or political change

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

to record that you have started work or a shift

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to start speaking or doing something suddenly and with energy

a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

an unfair campaign against a person or group, often based on opinion rather than facts

used to say that something is not surprising

to make something clear or settled

a small thin piece that has broken off from something

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

extreme cruelty or violent behavior

a state of severe mental illness

far away; at a great distance

used to say that you hope something will happen, if God allows it

a vegetable, especially when spoken about informally

in a way that is widely known or often mentioned

out of favor with someone; not liked by them

to a very bad or unpleasant degree

a substance in food or soil that plants and animals need to grow and stay healthy

to give someone a reason or desire to do something