loquaciousness
the quality of talking a lot
Episode vocabulary
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S3E135: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 135ComedyTalk
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stepparent
a person who is the spouse of one's parent, but not one's biological parent
backstairs
a private staircase at the back of a building
buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
chide
to scold or criticize someone gently
pinking
to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears
abject
very bad, severe, or hopeless
cremate
to burn a dead body to ashes, usually as part of a funeral process
storied
famous or important because of a long history or many notable events
thane
a nobleman in medieval Scotland or England
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
rabid
having rabies
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damsel
a young woman, especially in old stories or formal language
outlive
to live longer than someone or something
bombshell
a surprising event or piece of news that has a strong effect
consensual
done with the agreement of everyone involved
poling
the act of moving a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of the water
heinous
extremely evil and shocking
tote
to carry or haul something, especially with effort
hypocritical
behaving in a way that shows you expect more honesty or goodness from others than from yourself
copped
to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way
burlesque
a humorous work or performance that mocks something by exaggerating it
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
gregorian
relating to the Gregorian calendar or Gregorian chant