breathlessly
in a way that shows someone is out of breath
Episode vocabulary
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S2E202: English vocabulary
Season 2, Episode 202ComedyTalk
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slumming
to live or travel in much poorer or rougher conditions than you are used to
obfuscate
to make something harder to understand, especially on purpose
collude
to secretly work together, usually to do something dishonest or harmful
jut
to stick out from a surface or line
chaff
the dry outer covering of grain or seeds that is removed during threshing
oligarch
a very rich person who has a lot of political power or influence
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
fuming
very angry
multilateral
involving several countries or groups working together
bulwark
a strong wall or defense that protects people or places
foxed
stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness
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humbles
to make someone feel less proud or less important
hypnotize
to put someone into a hypnotic state
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
pomp
a show of impressive ceremony, luxury, or grandeur
infest
to spread in large numbers and cause damage or problems
daze
a state of being confused, stunned, or unable to think clearly
sift
to pass dry ingredients through a sieve to remove lumps or coarse bits
collusion
secret or illegal cooperation, especially to cheat or gain an unfair advantage
evener
something that makes a surface, line, or shape even or level
washer
a small flat ring used with a bolt or screw to spread pressure or make a joint tighter
candid
speaking or showing the truth in a direct, honest way