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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S3E133: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 133ComedyTalk

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  • doubter

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    a person who does not believe something is true

  • bareback

    Word

    on a horse without a saddle

  • fidget

    Word

    to make small repeated movements, especially because you are nervous or impatient

  • spastic

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    relating to muscle spasms or jerky movements

  • orifice

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    an opening in a body or object

  • foxed

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    stained or discolored with brown spots, especially from age or dampness

  • segmented

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    to divide something into separate parts or sections

  • exorcist

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    a person whose job is to drive out evil spirits

  • sapling

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    a young tree with a thin trunk

  • welcomer

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    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • leavings

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    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • toughen

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    to make something stronger and more able to deal with difficulty

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  • concoction

    Word

    a mixture of different ingredients or things

  • jingling

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    making a light, clear ringing sound

  • yelp

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    to make a short, sharp cry, especially in pain or surprise

  • exorcism

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    a religious ritual to drive out an evil spirit

  • abomination

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    something that is extremely disgusting or hateful

  • gush

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    to flow out quickly in a large amount

  • cynic

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    a person who expects people to act mainly out of self-interest and does not trust their sincerity

  • constrained

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    restricted or limited in what you can do or say

  • lobbyist

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    a person who tries to influence politicians or government officials

  • demonic

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    evil or like an evil spirit

  • evener

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

  • mime

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    a performer who tells a story or entertains without speaking, using only movements and gestures

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  • boning

    Word

    the process of removing bones from meat or fish

  • midwife

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    a person trained to help women during childbirth

  • teaspoon

    Word

    a small spoon used for tea, coffee, or measuring small amounts

  • deodorant

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    a product you put on your body to stop or reduce body odor

  • forgery

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    the crime of making a fake copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art

  • raving

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    showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

  • carding

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    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • parson

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    a Protestant minister or pastor

  • coasting

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    the act of moving along without using power

  • molten

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    melted by heat and in a liquid state

  • keyed

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    locked with a key

  • congratulation

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    an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

  • devour

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    to eat something very quickly and eagerly

  • breaded

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    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

  • spinner

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    a small object that spins when you press or flick it

  • hefty

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    large, heavy, or strong, often in a way that is impressive

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • go outside

    Phrase

    a rude way of telling someone to stop arguing online and go out into the real world

  • counterfeit

    Word

    to make an illegal copy of something in order to trick people

  • live on

    Phrase

    to continue to exist or be remembered

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • rub it in

    Phrase

    to say something that makes someone feel worse about a mistake, failure, or bad luck

  • foreign agent

    Phrase

    a person who secretly works for a foreign government

  • hallelujah

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    used to express praise, joy, or relief

  • brag

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    to talk too proudly about your achievements, possessions, or abilities

  • fives

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

  • speak of

    Phrase

    to indicate or suggest something

  • shotted

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    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • caption

    Word

    a short text that explains a picture or photo

  • unavoidable

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    impossible to avoid or prevent

  • wale

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    a raised mark or ridge on skin or on a surface, often caused by pressure or a blow

  • bilateral

    Word

    involving or affecting two sides, especially two countries or groups

  • tip off

    Phrase

    to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

  • furnish

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    to put furniture and other items into a room or house

  • lollipop

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    a sweet candy on a stick

  • nail down

    Phrase

    to make a plan, decision, or arrangement final and certain

  • janitor

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    a person whose job is cleaning and taking care of a building

  • coming on

    Phrase

    almost; very nearly

  • build in

    Phrase

    to add something to a design or system so it is included from the start

  • bless me

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise or shock

  • high fashion

    Phrase

    very expensive, stylish fashion, especially designer fashion

  • investigative

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    used for investigating or intended to investigate

  • tell tales

    Phrase

    to tell other people private or embarrassing information about someone

  • excite

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    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • anticipate

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    to expect something or think it will happen

  • foe

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    an enemy or opponent

  • true that

    Phrase

    used to strongly agree with someone

  • obituary

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    a newspaper notice about someone's death, often with a short life story

  • no chance

    Phrase

    an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

  • sugared

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    coated or mixed with sugar

  • sounder

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    a group of wild boars

  • restrain

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    to stop someone or something from moving or acting freely

  • for days

    Phrase

    for a very long time

  • bagging

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    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • looping

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    the repeated playing of a video, song, or other media

  • God bless

    Phrase

    A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

  • grow out

    Phrase

    to let hair grow longer

  • tear out

    Phrase

    to remove something by pulling it apart or cutting it out

  • jingle

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    a light ringing sound

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • tickle

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    to touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh

  • yank

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    a sudden hard pull or jerk

  • pass down

    Phrase

    to give something to younger people or the next generation

  • winding

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    having many bends or turns

  • hang in

    Phrase

    to keep going in a difficult situation and not give up

  • curator

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    a person who manages and organizes a museum, collection, or exhibition

  • get over

    Phrase

    to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

  • rubbing

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    the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

  • watt

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    a unit used to measure power

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • cultured

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    well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

  • unveil

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    to show something publicly for the first time

  • pharmaceutical

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    relating to medicinal drugs and their preparation or use

  • flare

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    to burn or shine with a sudden bright light

  • warden

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    a person who is in charge of a prison or another place and makes sure rules are followed

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