The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S3E182: English vocabulary

too young to be allowed to do something by law

very tall and impressive

showing pity in a way that can seem a little superior

to make someone feel extreme fear

secret or illegal cooperation, especially to cheat or gain an unfair advantage

relating to disease or caused by a disease

a soft, quiet sound, especially of people speaking

a small tool used for engraving or carving hard material

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

in a way that shows you know something is true or wrong

to shout loudly because you are excited or happy

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

the external sex organs

the round part of the eye

affecting an entire system, not just one part

a ball bowled very close to the batsman's feet

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

a nickname for Abraham Lincoln, or for a very honest person

in a way that is complete and causes major change

to hit or push with the head or horns

A strong sexual desire for someone

bad or dishonest behavior, especially by someone in authority or at work

a false belief that someone strongly believes even though it is not true

the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

to continue to exist or be remembered

a strong hope or ambition to do something

to plant seeds by scattering them on the ground

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short text that explains a picture or photo

a strong negative reaction from many people, especially to a social or political change

the fact of being responsible for your actions and able to explain them

to choose someone as a candidate for an election, award, or job

to record that you have started work or a shift

able to be used in a particular situation; relevant or suitable

to give someone the power or confidence to do something

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

books, pictures, or videos that show sexual acts or body parts in a way meant to cause sexual excitement

a long speech by one person

producing a lot of work, ideas, or results

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

used to say that something is not believable

unable to act, influence events, or change a situation

a formal promise or agreement, especially one with legal or religious importance

something that is fake or meant to deceive

to make someone feel excited and eager

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

wooden boards or panels used to cover a wall

used to ask someone to pause for a moment so you can deal with something else

a lot of damage, destruction, or confusion

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

used to introduce a statement that is honest or frank

to continue with a plan or activity, especially after a delay or discussion

to compete against someone in an election

a TV, radio, or stage show made up of several short, unrelated acts

excellent or top-quality; used to show that something is very good

to produce something quickly and in large quantities

insincere talk that pretends to be moral, religious, or serious

a long, angry argument or conflict

an important stage or event in a process or development

without paying anything

to delay dealing with something

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

a person who has agreed to give an organ after death for transplantation

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to break or end a connection between things

to release something or someone from restraint

the activity of asking people questions to find out what they think, especially about an election

to combine different parts or systems so they work together as one

used to say what is best or most suitable in a perfect situation

very much; to an extreme degree

famous for something bad or shocking

a short, high, light sound, especially made by birds

as; in the same way that

to show something publicly for the first time