The Office S1E4: English vocabulary

fairly large

To dance in an energetic, lively way

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

used to say that something is not believable

to criticize something by pointing out its flaws or weaknesses

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

the department in a company that handles hiring, employee records, and staff support

a person who spoils other people's fun or enthusiasm

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

small pieces that break off from a hard surface

the quality of being generous and willing to give or help

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

the act of playing drums

very; extremely

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

to hit someone or something with a quick, sharp blow

to some extent; fairly

allowing travel in only one direction

the act of blaming or criticizing someone

a playful trick or practical joke

a set of moral principles or values

an unpleasant smell from someone's mouth

a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

bad, useless, or not worth using

an exclamation used to show surprise or mild shock

causing a very heavy defeat or loss

an exclamation used to show surprise, shock, or excitement

a small piece of chocolate used in baking

a short burst of rapid drumming used to build excitement before an announcement

a machine that cools and dispenses drinking water

a cake with cream inside or on top

dividing into smaller parts or sections

supposed to; expected or required to do something

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

meant to be kept secret or shared only with a few people

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

a very short time ago

to take something to someone or somewhere nearby

to refuse to do or accept something

shades of the color yellow

to clean up a liquid spill by wiping it away

to push or prod something quickly with a finger or a pointed object

an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting

an informal, friendly greeting

something that is not important or impressive

fairly good; better than expected

a bad point or feature that makes something less useful or less good

more correct or more suitable

to make a long, difficult journey, especially on foot

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

to finally be in a situation, often unexpectedly

please come inside

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

a place where milk is processed or sold

the next occasion; the time after this one

to play games of chance for money

a male first name, short for Tobias

a person whose job is to keep or check financial records

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to have information or awareness about something

the act of wasting something

made in or from an earlier time; old and valuable

wait for a moment

to make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable

a person or thing that is very unusual or extreme

combined into one whole or included as part of something larger

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

served with ice or made cold with ice

used to say something in a direct, honest way

to work out a number or amount using mathematics

a suit in some card games that beats the others

filled or inhabited by people