blackball
to vote against allowing someone to join a club or group
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S2E135: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 135ComedyTalk
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paring
the act of cutting off small pieces from something
demagogue
a political leader who gets support by appealing to people's fears and prejudices
collude
to secretly work together, usually to do something dishonest or harmful
virile
strong, energetic, and sexually active; manly
irrevocable
impossible to change, reverse, or take back
pleat
a fold sewn into cloth, especially in a skirt or dress
interject
to interrupt a conversation with a brief remark
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
embolden
to make someone feel braver or more confident
mannerism
a repeated habit or way of moving, speaking, or behaving
intertwine
to twist or wind together
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gratuitous
unnecessary and without good reason
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
expectant
showing that you are excited and waiting for something to happen
snipe
to attack someone from far away, especially with a gun
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
twittering
the soft, repeated sound birds make
spiteful
showing a desire to hurt, upset, or annoy someone because of anger or resentment
divisive
likely to cause disagreement or split people into opposing groups
strapping
tall, strong, and healthy-looking
manhole
a covered opening in a street or sidewalk that lets people reach underground pipes or cables
canvass
to go from place to place asking people for opinions, votes, or support
popper
a small snack, often filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables, that is baked or fried