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The Office S5E16: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 16Comedy

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  • paring

    Word

    the act of cutting off small pieces from something

  • ballooning

    Word

    the activity of flying in a balloon for pleasure or sport

  • cordially

    Word

    in a warm and friendly way

  • pinking

    Word

    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

  • lopsided

    Word

    having one side lower, smaller, or heavier than the other

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • dainty

    Word

    small, delicate, and pretty in an attractive way

  • dyeing

    Word

    the process of coloring fabric or other materials

  • clench

    Word

    to close or squeeze tightly

  • terrify

    Word

    to make someone feel extreme fear

  • dueling

    Word

    to compete directly against someone, especially in a performance or contest

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • fiancee

    Word

    a woman who is engaged to be married

  • monstrous

    Word

    very ugly, frightening, or shocking

  • cupid

    Word

    the Roman god of love, usually shown as a winged boy with a bow and arrows

  • suck it

    Phrase

    used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

  • retract

    Word

    to pull something back or back in

  • not done

    Phrase

    not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

  • dashing

    Word

    attractive, stylish, and confident

  • tooling

    Word

    the equipment and setup used to make products in a factory

  • go there

    Phrase

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

  • fives

    Word

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

  • blood in

    Phrase

    to join a gang by doing a violent act as part of an initiation

  • bodily

    Word

    relating to the body; physical

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  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • sweaty

    Word

    covered with sweat

  • buy in

    Phrase

    to start supporting an idea, plan, or project

  • fiance

    Word

    a man who is engaged to be married

  • add up

    Phrase

    to seem reasonable or consistent

  • soul mate

    Phrase

    a person you feel a very deep, natural connection with, often as a romantic partner

  • past it

    Phrase

    no longer as strong, active, or effective as before

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • slipper

    Word

    a soft, comfortable shoe for wearing indoors

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • secret admirer

    Phrase

    a person who secretly admires someone, often with romantic feelings

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • everlasting

    Word

    lasting forever; never ending

  • dine

    Word

    to eat dinner, especially in a formal or restaurant setting

  • mixer

    Word

    a machine used for mixing ingredients

  • blow through

    Phrase

    to spend money or use up something very quickly

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • framing

    Word

    the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

  • admirer

    Word

    a person who admires someone or something

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • moron

    Word

    an insulting word for a stupid person

  • kind of like

    Phrase

    somewhat like; in a way similar to

  • get past

    Phrase

    to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

  • clam

    Word

    a shellfish with a soft body and two shells

  • par

    Word

    the standard score for a hole in golf

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • untie

    Word

    to undo something that is tied or fastened

  • subtitle

    Word

    the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

  • duel

    Word

    a planned fight between two people, usually with swords or pistols

  • get better

    Phrase

    to become healthier or improve

  • pardon me

    Phrase

    a polite way to say sorry or to ask someone to repeat something or let you pass

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • netting

    Word

    a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • chocolate chip

    Phrase

    a small piece of chocolate used in baking

  • community college

    Phrase

    a college that offers two-year courses and job training

  • cotton ball

    Phrase

    a small ball of cotton used for cleaning or applying medicine

  • holly

    Word

    a shrub or tree with sharp, shiny leaves and red berries

  • massage

    Word

    a treatment in which someone rubs and presses your body to help you relax or feel better

  • too late

    Phrase

    so late that something can no longer be done or changed

  • friend of mine

    Phrase

    one of the speaker's or writer's friends

  • just kidding

    Phrase

    used to say that you were joking and not serious

  • dye

    Word

    a substance used to change the color of something

  • inviting

    Word

    pleasant, attractive, or welcoming and making you want to go closer or stay longer

  • valentine

    Word

    a card or message sent to someone on Valentine's Day

  • violet

    Word

    a small plant with purple, blue, or white flowers

  • no way

    Phrase

    an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

  • approving

    Word

    showing that you approve of someone or something

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • come by

    Phrase

    to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

  • exclude

    Word

    to keep someone from entering a place or joining a group

  • hawaiian

    Word

    relating to Hawaii, its people, or its language

  • sparrow

    Word

    a small bird, usually brown or gray, that is common in towns and gardens

  • din

    Word

    a loud, unpleasant noise

  • big deal

    Phrase

    something that is not important or impressive

  • head out

    Phrase

    to leave a place and start going somewhere else

  • live in

    Phrase

    to have your home in a particular place

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • sweeping

    Word

    covering a wide area or affecting many things

  • mores

    Word

    the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

  • catalog

    Word

    a list of items arranged in order, often for reference or sale

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

    used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

  • come on in

    Phrase

    please come inside

  • lie down

    Phrase

    to lie on a bed, sofa, or the ground in order to rest or sleep

  • proudly

    Word

    in a way that shows pride or satisfaction

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • get off

    Phrase

    to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle

  • honeymoon

    Word

    a holiday taken by a newly married couple

  • spray

    Word

    a liquid sprayed in tiny drops

  • dental

    Word

    relating to the teeth or to dentistry

  • wasting

    Word

    the act of wasting something

  • supplier

    Word

    a person or company that supplies goods or materials to other people or businesses

  • hold on

    Phrase

    wait for a moment

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