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The Office S1E2: English vocabulary

Season 1, Episode 2Comedy

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  • methinks

    Word

    an old-fashioned way of saying 'I think' or 'it seems to me

  • dispensable

    Word

    not necessary; able to be left out

  • shagged

    Word

    very tired; exhausted

  • tosser

    Word

    an annoying or stupid person

  • bawl

    Word

    to cry loudly and uncontrollably

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • prude

    Word

    a person who is too easily shocked by sex or rude behavior

  • ergo

    Word

    therefore; as a result

  • instigate

    Word

    to cause something bad or violent to happen

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • reciprocate

    Word

    to respond to a kind act, feeling, or gesture with one of your own

  • taffy

    Word

    a chewy sweet made from sugar or molasses

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  • holster

    Word

    a holder for carrying a handgun

  • seedy

    Word

    looking dirty, shabby, or a bit unsafe

  • bugger

    Word

    an annoying or unpleasant person

  • shag

    Word

    a style of haircut with lots of layers and a messy, shaggy look

  • derogatory

    Word

    showing disrespect by criticizing someone or something in a rude way

  • milligram

    Word

    a unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a gram

  • streamline

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    to make a process, system, or organization simpler and more efficient

  • bummer

    Word

    a disappointing or annoying situation

  • implicitly

    Word

    in a way that is not directly stated, but understood from the situation

  • faxed

    Word

    to send something by fax

  • authoritative

    Word

    showing confidence and authority in a way that makes people listen or obey

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • cocking

    Word

    the act of pulling back a gun’s hammer or firing mechanism

  • redundancy

    Word

    something extra that is not needed

  • fetish

    Word

    an object or idea that someone feels an unusually strong interest in or attraction to

  • stroking

    Word

    the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

  • blow job

    Phrase

    a sexual act in which someone uses their mouth to stimulate a man's penis

  • stripping

    Word

    the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

  • filth

    Word

    very dirty or disgusting matter

  • degrade

    Word

    to treat someone in a cruel or insulting way

  • mutually exclusive

    Phrase

    describing two things that cannot both be true, happen, or exist at the same time

  • head on

    Phrase

    directly, without turning or avoiding anything

  • fives

    Word

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

  • bounding

    Word

    moving quickly with light, springy steps

  • ding

    Word

    a short, sharp ringing sound

  • hot hand

    Phrase

    a period when someone keeps having success, especially in sports

  • prick

    Word

    to make a small hole or mark in something with a sharp point

  • intellect

    Word

    a person's ability to think and understand things well

  • surprise surprise

    Phrase

    said when something expected and not surprising happens, often in a sarcastic way

  • unconditional

    Word

    not limited or controlled by conditions

  • censor

    Word

    to remove or block parts of a book, film, message, or other content because they are considered offensive or dangerous

  • man on

    Phrase

    a shout warning that an opponent is coming up behind you

  • muck around

    Phrase

    to spend time doing silly or unimportant things instead of what you should be doing

  • bandy around

    Phrase

    to mention or discuss something casually, often without checking the facts carefully

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • pornography

    Word

    books, pictures, or videos that show sexual acts or body parts in a way meant to cause sexual excitement

  • culprit

    Word

    the person who did a crime or caused a problem

  • special needs

    Phrase

    the needs of people who need extra support, care, or accommodations because of a disability

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • mutually

    Word

    in a way that is shared by both sides or people

  • covert

    Word

    kept secret or done in a hidden way

  • muck

    Word

    wet, sticky dirt or mud

  • why on Earth

    Phrase

    used to show strong surprise, annoyance, or disbelief in a question

  • don't you know

    Phrase

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

  • turnover

    Word

    the amount of money a business makes from sales in a period

  • on earth

    Phrase

    used in questions to express surprise, emphasis, or strong curiosity

  • take that

    Phrase

    used to say you have won or beaten someone

  • on the case

    Phrase

    actively dealing with something or working on it

  • cash up

    Phrase

    to count and check the money in a business at the end of the day

  • can of worms

    Phrase

    a difficult situation that is likely to lead to more problems

  • doorstep

    Word

    the area just outside a door, especially the step or small space in front of a house

  • undermine

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    to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

  • phrasing

    Word

    the way words are chosen and put together in speech or writing

  • what do you want

    Phrase

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

  • carry on

    Phrase

    to take a bag or other item onto an airplane with you instead of checking it

  • go round

    Phrase

    to spread from one person to another, or through a group

  • ask round

    Phrase

    to ask several people for information or help

  • laugh with

    Phrase

    to laugh together with someone in a friendly way

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • work in

    Phrase

    to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

  • hand off

    Phrase

    to give something to another person or group, especially so they can continue using or dealing with it

  • order in

    Phrase

    to order food to be delivered to your home

  • do not want

    Phrase

    used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something

  • dwelling

    Word

    a house or other place where someone lives

  • interrogation

    Word

    the act of questioning someone closely, especially by police

  • finch

    Word

    a small bird that eats seeds and often sings

  • dwell

    Word

    to live in a particular place

  • head office

    Phrase

    the main office of a company or organization

  • lodging

    Word

    a place where you can stay, especially for a short time

  • second name

    Phrase

    a family name

  • immature

    Word

    not fully developed or mature; childish in behavior

  • donna

    Word

    an Italian title used before a woman's name

  • logging

    Word

    the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • calculator

    Word

    a small electronic device used for doing calculations

  • subtitle

    Word

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

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • now then

    Phrase

    used to get someone's attention before saying something

  • starve

    Word

    to suffer or die from lack of food

  • ringed

    Word

    having a ring or rings around it

  • yeah right

    Phrase

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

  • get on with

    Phrase

    continue doing something, especially after a pause or interruption

  • territorial

    Word

    relating to a territory, border, or area under control

  • foreman

    Word

    a person in charge of a group of workers, especially on a building site or in a factory

  • another place

    Phrase

    a different place; somewhere else

  • strong man

    Phrase

    a man who is very physically strong

  • meeting room

    Phrase

    a room where people meet for discussions or work

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