Late Night with Seth Meyers S5E119: English vocabulary

to take small bites of something

more able or skilled than someone or something else

hot and making a hissing sound while cooking

showing disrespect or contempt

a planned course of treatment, diet, or exercise for health

to make someone feel extreme fear

the player who fields between second and third base

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

written or marked lightly with a pencil

relating to grammar or the rules of language

a metal frame for holding burning fuel in a fireplace or stove

a soft, smooth shine on a surface

a person whose job is to stop troublemakers from entering a bar, club, or similar place

a long-handled gardening tool with a flat metal blade, used for cutting weeds and loosening soil

the act of lending something to someone

a hard, aromatic seed used as a spice

to make someone very angry or annoyed

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

a powerful machine with a wide metal blade at the front, used for moving earth or clearing land

a former British coin worth 12 pence

the quality of being very formal and following rules of etiquette closely

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

music that supports a singer or main instrument

a person who helps people or groups reach an agreement

causing very deep sadness or pain

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

the people and activities at home that support a country during a war

to clean something thoroughly, especially by removing dirt or harmful substances

moving or walking with quick, light steps

to make someone feel very sad, discouraged, or hopeless

a magical spirit in stories, often said to live in a lamp or bottle and grant wishes

to talk in a casual, lively way

to challenge someone to fight, compete, or prove themselves

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

used to express anger, surprise, or strong emphasis

the act of drinking a drink in honor of someone or something

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

to include a possible future cost or risk in a price or estimate

a person who acts or is used instead of another

a device that makes a buzzing sound, often to signal something

the quality of tasting sweet

a soft, flexible material resembling wool that is used as a filling for mattresses, pillows, and upholstery.

to land or settle lightly on something

to stick to something firmly; to stay loyal to a rule, belief, or plan

the practice of analyzing people or data to predict behavior or group people by characteristics

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to shoot or burst out suddenly

the act of fastening something with a screw

to take advantage of someone's weakness, fear, or beliefs

to act calm and not show that you are nervous or excited

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to make someone feel excited and eager

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

to do something correctly or in the right way

a pleasant smell, especially from flowers, food, or perfume

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

to make beer, tea, or coffee by soaking or boiling ingredients in water

used at the end of a statement to ask for agreement or confirmation

coated or mixed with sugar

the soft material inside bones that makes blood cells

the public system that collects and delivers letters and packages

someone whose job is to help a person manage daily work and personal tasks

A short comment added to the main point

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to move from one place to another, often over a long distance or at certain times of the year

an area of a Christian church led by a bishop

a device on a stove or heater that produces a flame or heat

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

very good or impressive

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing

to make a great effort to achieve something

to appear or happen, especially by chance

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal

a wreath made from laurel leaves, used as a sign of victory or honor