The Office S8E20: English vocabulary

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

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

not kind or welcoming

a long speech by one person

more than is expected or required

a feeling of perfect happiness and peace

a state of severe mental illness

to hit something with a quick, hard blow

to become red in the face, especially because you feel embarrassed

used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

suddenly and without warning

a group of wild boars

to leave with something that does not belong to you, usually by stealing it

a meeting held by video link, with people in different places

the act of putting things into bags or packages

away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a thin stick used by a magician

a friendly way to address a man or boy

to walk with short steps, dragging your feet a little

to make a group of people separate and go away

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

used to introduce a frank opinion or statement

a party for a woman who is about to get married

a room filled with steam where people sit to relax and sweat

using irony

a loose coil of yarn, rope, or hair

to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

to some extent; fairly

someone you work with

a playful trick or practical joke

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a small sweet cake rolled up with jam or cream inside

a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

washed or carried onto land by the sea

gentle exercise done before harder exercise or sport to prepare the body

a room at work where people can rest, eat, or have a drink

a sweet cake made with grated carrot, usually with icing

a small soft sweet shaped like a bear

a counter or area where customers can choose salad ingredients and make their own salad

the time during the day when people are expected to be working

having firm, well-defined muscles

to cover a mistake with white correction fluid

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

making you feel very excited and interested

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

A childish way of saying goodnight

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

to put on clothes by pulling them over your body

to fill something with air

to refuse to do or accept something

to confuse one person or thing with another, or make a mistake about which is which

a person or thing that is dangerous or likely to cause harm

to understand something the wrong way

unable to relax or stay still, often because of worry or boredom

an informal, friendly greeting

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

the legal right to copy, publish, or use a creative work

easy to understand or accept

to visit someone or a place briefly and informally

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

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

more correct or more suitable

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

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

at the same point in time as something else

friendly and generous treatment of guests or visitors

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

hard to notice, describe, or understand because it is very slight

used to say that something happens or is done each day

to have confidence in someone or something

very bad, unpleasant, or serious

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