The Office S2E1: English vocabulary

a video in which someone plays a video game and talks about it

the process of dealing with stress, problems, or difficult feelings

to keep a student at school after class as a punishment

a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

to deal with a problem or change in a calm, flexible way

an unfair campaign against a person or group, often based on opinion rather than facts

to make someone feel afraid, especially in order to control them

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a fixed and oversimplified idea about a group of people or things

silly or foolish, often in a playful way

a group of wild boars

kept cold, especially in a refrigerator or with ice

to suddenly develop a rash or spots on your skin

to be overwhelmed with too much work or too many tasks

to praise someone too much, often to get something from them

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

strange or unusual, often in a way that makes you uneasy

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

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

to stay informed about something or to stay at the same speed or level as others

having many bends or turns

causing strong emotional pain or shock

a person whose job is to entertain people, especially by singing, acting, or telling jokes

a herb with fragrant green leaves used in cooking

a casual way of saying you didn’t hear or understand something, or that you’re surprised by it

to be in charge of a project, group, or activity and make sure it runs well

to move around in a confused or aimless way, usually in a group

to be in charge of a person, group, or activity and make sure it is done properly

a small loop of thread made in sewing, knitting, or crocheting

a person whose job is to sell a company’s products or services

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent

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

a casual way to say goodbye

a small, soft bread roll, especially one served with a meal

a large amount of something

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

an exclamation used to show disapproval or annoyance at someone's silly or rude behavior

the shorter hand on a clock that shows the hours

dividing into smaller parts or sections

the act of sending something on to another place

very large; huge

the official name of someone's job in an organization

making someone feel unhappy, worried, or upset

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

excrement, especially from a pet

to refuse to do or accept something

time when you are not working and can do what you like

a person who represents a company, group, or person

to relax and calm down

shared equally between two people or things

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

more correct or more suitable

showing good judgment and practical thinking

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

unfair treatment of people because of their race

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

relating to atoms or the energy inside them

to have a friendly relationship with someone

to have the same opinion as someone

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

to become an adult

a person who is chosen to represent a group at a meeting or conference

a person who publicly supports a cause, policy, or idea

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

in the direction or manner shown or mentioned

to put clothes or other items on your body

a large cup with a handle, used for hot drinks

to make pain, stress, or a problem less severe

to make someone feel upset, annoyed, or insulted

a professional entertainer who tells jokes and makes people laugh

more free; less restricted or controlled

a yellow metal made from copper and zinc

to make someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable