buffeting
to hit or shake something repeatedly with strong force, especially by wind or waves
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S3E154: English vocabulary
Season 3, Episode 154ComedyTalk
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impale
to pierce or pin something with a sharp object
embolden
to make someone feel braver or more confident
rummage
to search through things in a messy or casual way
chalky
looking or feeling like chalk
scoff
to show that you think something is silly or not worth taking seriously
fervor
strong, intense enthusiasm or feeling
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
misspell
to spell a word incorrectly
reenact
to perform or show something again, especially a past event
swag
money or valuable things stolen by a thief
homicidal
wanting to kill someone or related to killing a person
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punchy
short, lively, and effective
berserk
out of control because of anger or excitement
prizing
to value something very highly
matte
having a dull surface that does not reflect much light
abler
more able or skilled than someone or something else
crevice
a narrow crack or opening, especially in rock or a wall
curried
flavored with curry
dishing
giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously
terrify
to make someone feel extreme fear
ether
a clear, colorless liquid once used as an anesthetic and solvent
reaffirm
to state again, especially to make something clear or strong
couched
to express something in a particular way