The Office S4E4: English vocabulary

extremely impressive or surprising

a plant that produces a large purple vegetable

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

making quick, sharp movements

weak, delicate, and easily hurt or damaged

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

a formal way of saying goodbye

to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

to bet on horse races

the U.S. Marine Corps, the branch of the U.S. armed forces that fights on land and at sea

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a pleasant smell, especially from food or drink

the small round part on a person's chest that milk comes from in women and some female animals

to end well or be resolved successfully

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

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

the idea that people in the U.S. can succeed and live better through hard work

a medical condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep

a government program that gives witnesses new identities and protection when they are in danger

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

animal waste used to fertilize soil

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

to perform very well; to do something impressively

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

very attractive and sexually appealing

relating to diet or to the food you eat

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

imagined rather than real

a set of beliefs or principles that guide a person or group

a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

to obey a rule, law, or request

at a very short distance; with little space between things

to place a medical device inside the body by surgery

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

a chance to start again without being affected by past problems

the main stem of a plant

ground oats used for making breakfast food

the needs of people who need extra support, care, or accommodations because of a disability

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

something that is not possible or not acceptable

to attack someone and hit them hard

to show approval by clapping

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

someone or something that is especially harmful or troublesome for you

the period between two events, used to mean the time while you are waiting for something else to happen

a group of wild boars

to give someone a reason or desire to do something

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

impossible to defeat or overcome

the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

giving people hope, confidence, or motivation

an expression used to show annoyance or frustration

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

the act of putting things into bags or packages

the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

the edible root of a plant with dark red or purple flesh

severe physical or mental pain

to delay dealing with something

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to connect a device to a power source or another device

an outdoor area next to a house where people can sit, eat, or relax

to try to avoid a problem, duty, or responsibility

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to make a long, low sound because of pain, sadness, or pleasure

to move carefully or skillfully through a difficult place or situation

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

to change your opinion and start agreeing with someone

to explain something to someone in a clear, step-by-step way

a thin stick used by a magician