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The Office S5E20: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 20Comedy

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  • diplomatically

    Word

    in a careful, tactful way that avoids upsetting people

  • humbles

    Word

    to make someone feel less proud or less important

  • flunk

    Word

    to fail an exam, test, or course

  • indescribable

    Word

    too strong, beautiful, strange, or emotional to describe well in words

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • forfeiture

    Word

    the loss of something as a punishment or because a rule was broken

  • stereotyped

    Word

    lacking originality and sounding familiar in a dull way

  • lurk

    Word

    to stay hidden and wait for a chance to act

  • patronize

    Word

    to treat someone as if you are better or more important than them

  • evener

    Word

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

  • mediocre

    Word

    not very good; of only average quality

  • sweet Jesus

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show strong surprise, shock, or frustration

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  • impulsive

    Word

    acting quickly without thinking about the results

  • misconduct

    Word

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

  • freaking

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    used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

  • sizing

    Word

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

  • leg up

    Phrase

    an advantage that helps you get ahead or succeed

  • toasting

    Word

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

  • game on

    Phrase

    to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • subscribe

    Word

    to pay to receive a newspaper, magazine, or service regularly

  • whipping

    Word

    the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

  • cabling

    Word

    the installation of cables or a cable system

  • dream team

    Phrase

    a team made up of the best or most suitable people for a job or activity

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  • hey ho

    Phrase

    used to say you accept a bad or awkward situation

  • fiance

    Word

    a man who is engaged to be married

  • ins and outs

    Phrase

    the practical details or hidden facts of something

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • stereotype

    Word

    a fixed and oversimplified idea about a group of people or things

  • parody

    Word

    a funny imitation of a person, work, or style that exaggerates its features

  • hustle

    Word

    to move or act quickly, especially because you are in a hurry

  • pap

    Word

    soft food, especially for a baby or someone who is ill

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • hump

    Word

    a rounded lump or raised part on the back of a camel or some other animals

  • hacker

    Word

    a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • deserving

    Word

    deserving praise, help, or respect

  • teamwork

    Word

    people working together effectively as a group

  • stump

    Word

    the bottom part of a tree left in the ground after the tree is cut down

  • overwhelm

    Word

    to affect someone so strongly that they cannot think clearly or deal with things well

  • ducking

    Word

    to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

  • humiliate

    Word

    make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

  • thrive

    Word

    to grow or develop very well

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • profiting

    Word

    to make money from a business or activity

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • as you know

    Phrase

    used to remind someone of something they already know

  • lifelong

    Word

    lasting for all of a person's life

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • oh man

    Phrase

    used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

  • my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

  • oh my gosh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

  • French toast

    Phrase

    bread soaked in egg and fried

  • bowling alley

    Phrase

    a place where people go to play bowling

  • fourth grade

    Phrase

    the fourth year of school, usually for children around nine or ten

  • branching

    Word

    dividing into smaller parts or sections

  • forwarding

    Word

    the act of sending something on to another place

  • can't wait

    Phrase

    to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

  • soccer ball

    Phrase

    a ball used in soccer

  • oh oh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

  • robe

    Word

    a loose outer garment, often worn at home or over pajamas

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • no way

    Phrase

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

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • never ever

    Phrase

    never; not at any time, used for emphasis

  • adorable

    Word

    very cute and easy to love

  • second chance

    Phrase

    another chance to do something after you failed or missed it before

  • hey hey

    Phrase

    an informal, friendly greeting

  • reach for

    Phrase

    to stretch out your hand to take or touch something

  • pairing

    Word

    a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

  • obsession

    Word

    a strong, unhealthy focus on a person or thing

  • isn't it

    Phrase

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

  • search for

    Phrase

    to try to find someone or something

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • mores

    Word

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

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

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

  • this time

    Phrase

    at the same point in time as something else

  • come on in

    Phrase

    please come inside

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • stay in

    Phrase

    to stay at home, especially for the evening or night

  • assemble

    Word

    put the parts of something together

  • believe in

    Phrase

    to have confidence in someone or something

  • overhead

    Word

    above your head or high in the air

  • violation

    Word

    an act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement

  • give up

    Phrase

    to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult

  • sally

    Word

    a sudden attack or quick movement out of a safe place, especially in war

  • go on

    Phrase

    to continue doing something or to continue in a state

  • know about

    Phrase

    to have information or awareness about something

  • swamp

    Word

    an area of wet, muddy land with shallow water and plants growing in it

  • hack

    Word

    to cut or chop something with quick, rough blows

  • striker

    Word

    a player whose main job is to score goals in soccer or hockey

  • talk about

    Phrase

    to discuss or mention something

  • belting

    Word

    a strip of strong material used to fasten clothes or hold things in place

  • freer

    Word

    more free; less restricted or controlled

  • bro

    Word

    an informal word for a male friend

  • embarrass

    Word

    to make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable

  • freak

    Word

    a person or thing that is very unusual or extreme

  • splash

    Word

    to make liquid fall or fly onto something in small drops

  • incorporated

    Word

    combined into one whole or included as part of something larger

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