Seinfeld S5E15: English vocabulary

a polite or old-fashioned word for a girlfriend

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a base that supports a statue, column, or similar object

very beautiful, delicate, or finely made

relating to diabetes or to people who have diabetes

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

no longer as strong, active, or effective as before

a group of wild boars

to feel an uncomfortable sensation on your skin that makes you want to scratch

a musical instrument with a round body, a long neck, and strings that you pluck

used to say you have won or beaten someone

the act of putting things into bags or packages

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

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

an earlier decision or event that is used as a guide in later similar cases

somewhat like; in a way similar to

the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

to pass by someone or something without being noticed or stopped

as; in the same way that

marked or decorated with letters or writing

with a lot of force or energy

to deal with a difficult situation successfully

a question or statement that is meant to be solved as a game or puzzle

to some extent; fairly

the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

a small, smooth stone, often found on a beach or in a river

a casual way to say goodbye

messy or untidy

a sweet fried cake, often shaped like a ring

a small enclosed unit that can be attached to a vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft for a special purpose

bad, useless, or not worth using

having a strong, lively rhythm, especially in funk music

so bright that it is hard to see

one of the speaker's or writer's friends

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

made or shaped in a particular way

to cover something with soap and make lather on it

the fact that two things or people are similar

an informal, friendly greeting

a mixture of flour, fat, and water used for pies, tarts, and similar baked foods

fierce, violent, or very harsh

a strong, unhealthy focus on a person or thing

more correct or more suitable

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

the previous time something happened or was done

the main business and shopping area of a city

an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning or wiping things

to a very great degree; very much

the act of asking someone questions in order to get information or judge them

to remove clothes, shoes, or other things you are wearing

a stupid or foolish person

to continue doing something or to continue in a state

to have information or awareness about something

a figure or animal that is moved by strings, by hand, or by a person inside it

a soft, filled object used for sitting on or leaning against

to stand or sit in a particular way for a photo, painting, or drawing

the act of making a high, clear sound with your lips

to make someone feel upset, annoyed, or insulted

having a price marked on it

a warm knitted piece of clothing for the upper body, usually with long sleeves

needing quick action or attention

advice, especially formal or legal advice

a small amount of liquid that falls in drops

moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

very large in amount, degree, or strength

used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm

a soft, flavored substance you chew for a while and then throw away

filled or inhabited by people

a polite remark saying something good about someone or something

attracting attention in a noticeable way

the sound of something ringing

to decay and break down naturally

cloth made by weaving or knitting fibers