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Seinfeld S5E22: English vocabulary

Season 5, Episode 22Comedy

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  • misapprehension

    Word

    a mistaken idea or understanding of something

  • undertow

    Word

    a strong current of water that pulls back out to sea, especially one that can be dangerous to swimmers

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • objectionable

    Word

    causing disapproval because it is offensive, unpleasant, or not acceptable

  • momentous

    Word

    very important and likely to have a big effect on the future

  • drench

    Word

    to make something very wet; soak it completely

  • shrinkage

    Word

    the process of getting smaller in size or amount

  • poacher

    Word

    a person who illegally hunts or catches wild animals

  • caroling

    Word

    singing Christmas carols, often while going from house to house

  • racking

    Word

    causing a lot of pain or suffering

  • topless

    Word

    with no clothes on the upper body

  • startle

    Word

    to make someone suddenly feel shocked or alarmed

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  • evener

    Word

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

  • pious

    Word

    deeply religious and devoted to God

  • bouncer

    Word

    a person whose job is to stop troublemakers from entering a bar, club, or similar place

  • ointment

    Word

    a smooth substance that you rub on the skin to treat or protect it

  • brine

    Word

    very salty water, or water mixed with a lot of salt

  • factoring

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    the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

  • obsess

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    to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

  • lotion

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    a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it

  • anomaly

    Word

    something that is different from what is normal or expected

  • sweeten

    Word

    to make something sweet or sweeter

  • ordinarily

    Word

    usually; in the normal way

  • kosher

    Word

    allowed or prepared according to Jewish religious dietary laws

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  • visualize

    Word

    to form a clear picture of something in your mind

  • impolite

    Word

    not polite; rude

  • sanded

    Word

    smoothed by rubbing with sandpaper

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • gene pool

    Phrase

    the collection of genes in a population or species

  • drive back

    Phrase

    to force an enemy or crowd to move back

  • bug in

    Phrase

    to stay in one place and protect yourself during danger or an emergency

  • gracious

    Word

    kind, polite, and pleasant to people

  • shellfish

    Word

    sea animals with shells or hard outer coverings that people eat, such as clams, mussels, and lobster

  • stinking

    Word

    very unpleasant-smelling

  • turn around

    Phrase

    cause something to improve a lot

  • scramble

    Word

    to move or act quickly, but with difficulty or in a clumsy way

  • shading

    Word

    the use of light and dark areas in a drawing or picture

  • chlorine

    Word

    a chemical element used in bleach, swimming pools, and water treatment

  • fruiting

    Word

    producing fruit

  • soaking

    Word

    completely wet

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • turned out

    Phrase

    looking neat, smart, or well dressed

  • fascination

    Word

    a strong interest or attraction to something

  • right out

    Phrase

    in a blunt or direct way

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • reach out

    Phrase

    to contact someone, especially to offer help or start a conversation

  • tang

    Word

    a strong, sharp taste or smell

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • wind up

    Phrase

    to end up in a particular place, situation, or state

  • winding

    Word

    having many bends or turns

  • pay off

    Phrase

    to produce a good result or success after effort or time

  • rubbing

    Word

    the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • track down

    Phrase

    to find someone or something after searching for them

  • amaze

    Word

    to fill someone with wonder or great surprise

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • get through

    Phrase

    to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • ironic

    Word

    using irony

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • paddle

    Word

    a short pole with a flat blade, used for moving a small boat or canoe

  • ketchup

    Word

    a thick sauce made from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices

  • faulting

    Word

    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • tasting

    Word

    the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • just wondering

    Phrase

    used to introduce a question or comment that you are making out of curiosity

  • get changed

    Phrase

    to change into different clothes

  • scrambled egg

    Phrase

    eggs cooked by stirring them while they cook

  • bathe

    Word

    to wash your body in a bath or shower

  • delightful

    Word

    very pleasant or enjoyable

  • yeah right

    Phrase

    an expression used to show that you do not believe what someone has said

  • laying

    Word

    present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

  • beached

    Word

    washed or carried onto land by the sea

  • club soda

    Phrase

    a clear fizzy drink made from carbonated water

  • common knowledge

    Phrase

    something that everyone already knows

  • can't wait

    Phrase

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

  • tug

    Word

    to pull something hard or suddenly

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • refreshing

    Word

    making you feel more energetic, relaxed, or awake

  • big deal

    Phrase

    something that is not important or impressive

  • in time

    Phrase

    at the right time, before it is too late

  • no thanks

    Phrase

    a polite way to say you do not want something

  • stay over

    Phrase

    to sleep at someone else's home for the night

  • walk around

    Phrase

    to walk around an area without a clear purpose

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • mores

    Word

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

  • this time

    Phrase

    at the same point in time as something else

  • buzz

    Word

    to make a low, continuous humming sound

  • telescope

    Word

    an instrument used for seeing distant objects, especially in space

  • undress

    Word

    to take off your clothes

  • so much

    Phrase

    to a very great degree; very much

  • rack

    Word

    a frame or stand used for holding or storing things

  • get off

    Phrase

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

  • sip

    Word

    to drink something in small amounts

  • pick up

    Phrase

    to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands

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