The Office S9E17: English vocabulary

having thin lines or marks of a different color

having a sour taste or the chemical properties of an acid

the period when two people are getting to know each other before marriage or a long-term relationship

making quick, sharp movements

giving details that help you picture or understand something

used to say that someone is deeply involved in a bad or unwanted activity

a bucket, usually with a handle, used for carrying liquids

the small round part on a person's chest that milk comes from in women and some female animals

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

fastened with laces

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

a person whose job is to pack goods into boxes or containers

a state of confusion, disorder, or strong emotional upset

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

having original ideas about the future and how things could be improved

imagined rather than real

a light mist or smoky cloud that makes it hard to see clearly

used at the end of a sentence to check that someone is following or agrees

the act of fastening something with a screw

a sofa that can be turned into a bed

to make small changes to a text, plan, or law

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

suddenly and without warning

to do something correctly or in the right way

completely, from one end to the other

a long strand of twisted fibers used for knitting or weaving

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

to stand by and do nothing while something bad or important is happening

to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

to stop feeling upset, confused, or distracted and become calm again

showing respect for other people and their feelings, rights, or opinions

to submit something, such as a request or application

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

to look at someone or something for a long time, often with strong interest or emotion

a person who digs up graves, especially to steal from them

to think that something is less important, serious, or valuable than it really is

people who have little money or wealth

as; in the same way that

a feeling of sadness and pleasure when you think about the past

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

a lack of knowledge or understanding about something

the feeling and actions of sadness after someone has died

a condition that makes you pass loose stools often

to some extent; fairly

soft and light, with a lot of small loose fibers or air in it

a playful trick or practical joke

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

an expression of surprise, shock, or concern

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

in a raw, natural, or unrefined state

to kill a large number of people or animals in a violent way

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a person who steals money or property, often by using force or threats

able to produce a lot of plants or crops

having no value, use, or worth

used to emphasize that something is true only in one way or for one reason

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

a soft, smooth fabric with a short thick surface

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

A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

used to say no in a casual way

have trouble breathing because something blocks the throat or airway

an informal, friendly greeting

joined firmly to something else by glue, heat, or pressure

more correct or more suitable

to stop thinking about something or to stop worrying about it

in or to the place where you live, especially your home country or hometown

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

a box for a dead body before burial or cremation

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

at the front of something or someone