The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S3E151: English vocabulary

causing a lot of pain or suffering

showing disrespect or contempt

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

to make someone feel extreme fear

covered with a protective outer layer

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

feeling as if you might vomit

a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it

a person who leads and controls a discussion, meeting, or online group

a beauty treatment for the hands and fingernails

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the activity of traveling in a canoe using paddles

the moment when a ship, plane, or storm reaches land

a vulgar slang word for the penis

a silver fish that is often eaten and can be salted or pickled

a person or group you are competing or fighting against

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

to bring different people, groups, or things together so they work as one

to be the first to report a news story

the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

deeply affected by something bad or upsetting

very dirty or disgusting matter

a lot of loud noise and confusion caused by people

to hit or push with the head or horns

a deep blue-purple color

a very poor, crowded area of a city where people live in bad conditions

a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

to continue to exist or be remembered

to make it possible for something to happen

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

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

to honor an event or place by being present

to provide clothes for someone

the act of moving something on wheels

earned or officially guaranteed, so it cannot be taken away

to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

a short text that explains a picture or photo

relating to thinking, learning, memory, and understanding

stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

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

to record that you have started work or a shift

the installation of cables or a cable system

in a way that needs immediate action or attention

a chemical element used in bleach, swimming pools, and water treatment

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

to speak honestly and directly, even if the truth is unpleasant

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

a simple device for fastening a door or gate

someone who is very interested in a particular subject or activity

to attack someone and hit them hard

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, without proof

a group of wild boars

a support that holds something in place, often on a wall

to tell someone to be quiet

a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

skill in dealing with people in a careful and tactful way

used to say that an attempt was not successful

To start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

the protection of the natural environment from harm

a partial or complete loss of the ability to hear

able to be trusted or believed

the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

a living thing, or a type of living thing

to start arguing or fighting with someone

a TV program that shows real people in unscripted situations

causing or involving very great damage, suffering, or loss

a person who is lazy and avoids work

a person who follows and learns from a teacher or religious leader, especially one of Jesus's followers

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

completely, with nothing left unpaid or unfinished

feeling sad, disappointed, or discouraged