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Seinfeld S9E11: English vocabulary

Season 9, Episode 11Comedy

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  • undercoat

    Word

    a first coat put on before the main coat of paint or varnish

  • nougat

    Word

    a sweet made with sugar, nuts, and sometimes fruit or chocolate

  • overcharge

    Word

    to ask someone to pay too much for something

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • injector

    Word

    a device that injects fuel, medicine, or another liquid

  • skittle

    Word

    a small, round candy with a hard sugar shell

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • caprice

    Word

    a sudden, unpredictable change in mood or behavior

  • squint

    Word

    to look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better

  • shakedown

    Word

    a thorough search or inspection

  • surcharge

    Word

    an extra amount added to the usual price or cost

  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

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  • dangle

    Word

    to hang down loosely or swing gently

  • evener

    Word

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

  • supplemental

    Word

    added to something to make it more complete or useful

  • swirl

    Word

    to move in a circular or spiraling motion

  • ado

    Word

    fuss, unnecessary activity, or trouble

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

  • kip

    Word

    a short sleep or nap

  • caramel

    Word

    a soft, chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

  • touchy

    Word

    easily upset or offended

  • keyed

    Word

    locked with a key

  • wrapper

    Word

    a piece of paper, plastic, or similar material that covers something

  • filth

    Word

    very dirty or disgusting matter

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  • fabrication

    Word

    to make something in a factory or workshop

  • gassing

    Word

    to talk in a casual, lively way

  • eat it

    Phrase

    to fall forward and land face first

  • rightful

    Word

    deserved or legally owned; having a valid claim to something

  • go there

    Phrase

    used to say something that is bold, rude, or about a taboo topic

  • can wait

    Phrase

    a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

  • flip side

    Phrase

    the less pleasant or negative side of something

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • fives

    Word

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

  • finder's fee

    Phrase

    a payment given to someone for helping connect two people in a business deal

  • without further ado

    Phrase

    used to say that something will happen or be said now, after a short introduction

  • with no further ado

    Phrase

    used to say that something will happen or be said now, after a short introduction

  • perch

    Word

    to sit or rest on something, especially a branch or bar

  • bossy

    Word

    too ready to tell other people what to do

  • mumble

    Word

    to speak quietly and unclearly, so that it is hard to understand

  • nicking

    Word

    stealing things, especially in a casual or sneaky way

  • primate

    Word

    a mammal in the group that includes monkeys, apes, and humans

  • wrinkle

    Word

    a small line or fold in skin, fabric, or paper

  • roasting

    Word

    the process of cooking food in an oven or over a fire

  • screwing

    Word

    the act of fastening something with a screw

  • down the toilet

    Phrase

    in a ruined or hopeless state; badly failed

  • maturing

    Word

    becoming more mature and fully developed

  • crunch

    Word

    to crush or bite something so it makes a loud, dry sound

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • walk out of

    Phrase

    to leave a place suddenly, especially in protest or anger

  • whack

    Word

    to hit something with a quick, hard blow

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • errand

    Word

    a short trip to do a small job, like shopping or delivering something

  • back down

    Phrase

    to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

  • drive off

    Phrase

    to force someone or something to leave by chasing or pushing them away

  • test drive

    Phrase

    a short drive in a car to check how it feels before buying it

  • leasing

    Word

    the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

  • sol

    Word

    the basic unit of money in Peru

  • phrasing

    Word

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

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • walk out

    Phrase

    leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

  • change down

    Phrase

    to shift to a lower gear in a vehicle

  • blacked out

    Phrase

    made dark so that light cannot pass through

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • pick it up

    Phrase

    to speak or act more quickly

  • flushing

    Word

    the act of becoming red in the face or skin

  • restraint

    Word

    the act of controlling yourself and not reacting too strongly

  • big guy

    Phrase

    a friendly way to address a man or boy

  • break up

    Phrase

    to make a group of people separate and go away

  • reel

    Word

    a device on a fishing rod used for winding and unwinding the line

  • entertainer

    Word

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

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • convertible

    Word

    a car with a roof that folds back or comes off

  • adjustable

    Word

    able to be changed or adjusted

  • go for it

    Phrase

    used to encourage someone to do something or try something

  • drive around

    Phrase

    to drive somewhere without a particular destination or purpose

  • overlap

    Word

    to cover or lie partly over something else

  • crisp

    Word

    firm, dry, and pleasantly hard or crunchy

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • cashier

    Word

    a person who takes payments in a shop, restaurant, or other business

  • endorsement

    Word

    public support or approval for a person, product, or idea

  • 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

  • doughnut

    Word

    a sweet fried cake, often shaped like a ring

  • starve

    Word

    to suffer or die from lack of food

  • out of gas

    Phrase

    with no fuel left

  • mound

    Word

    a small raised pile or hill of earth, sand, snow, or other material

  • grease

    Word

    a thick, oily substance used to make moving parts work smoothly

  • crumb

    Word

    a small piece of bread, cake, or other baked food

  • yeah right

    Phrase

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

  • no time

    Phrase

    a very short period of time

  • dollar bill

    Phrase

    a banknote worth one U.S. dollar

  • climate control

    Phrase

    a system in a car or building that keeps the temperature comfortable

  • worthless

    Word

    having no value, use, or worth

  • copy machine

    Phrase

    a machine used for making photocopies

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • angled

    Word

    slanted or not level

  • yellows

    Word

    shades of the color yellow

  • costly

    Word

    costing a lot of money

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