The Office S2E8: English vocabulary

a set of beliefs or principles that guide a person or group

work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

a close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually made of thin fabric and worn by women

a special food that is rare, expensive, or especially enjoyable to eat

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

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

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

a poor area of a city where many people from a minority group live

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

to look through a group of things or information carefully to find something

to attend a meeting, class, or event without taking part

helpful criticism that shows how someone can improve

a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

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

involved in a situation, often without wanting to be

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

a quick automatic reaction to something, without thinking

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

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

restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

having a rough, uneven, or rocky surface

a device that produces a narrow beam of light for use in technology, medicine, and science

as; in the same way that

to support the weight of something so it does not fall

good enough to meet a standard or need

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

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

to some extent; fairly

to move a little to one side on a seat to make room for someone

informal: a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of

a casual way to say goodbye

a game in which players try to hit opponents with infrared beams

a box where people can leave written ideas or feedback

dividing into smaller parts or sections

the act of sending something on to another place

a small flap or strip used for holding, fastening, or pulling something

a general rise in prices that makes money worth less

a short, loud sound, often used to show sudden impact or excitement

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

used to show that what you said is not meant to offend or upset someone

a service that stores recorded phone messages for you

an attractive appearance, especially attractive facial features

a sweet-smelling liquid people put on their skin or clothes

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

never; not at any time, used for emphasis

a casual way of asking how someone is doing

hard work and strong commitment to a goal or activity

to place something somewhere firmly or securely

A friendly way to praise someone for doing something well

more correct or more suitable

used to introduce an example

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

to make a low, continuous humming sound

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

a flat or folded cover for keeping papers or files together

to suggest something without saying it directly

a person who works for a skilled worker for a period of time to learn a trade

the feeling of peace you get after a difficult or upsetting experience is understood or resolved

a serious illness that causes inflammation in one or both lungs

a male first name, short for Tobias

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to have information or awareness about something

to enter a vehicle or enclosed space

to spend time considering something

to make someone unable to think clearly or understand something

wait for a moment