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The Office S2E14: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 14Comedy

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  • paring

    Word

    the act of cutting off small pieces from something

  • stomaching

    Word

    the present participle of stomach

  • pinking

    Word

    to cut the edge of fabric with pinking shears

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • reek

    Word

    to smell very bad

  • wacky

    Word

    funny or unusual in a slightly odd way

  • factoring

    Word

    the practice of selling unpaid bills to get money before they are paid

  • decorator

    Word

    a person whose job is to design and decorate the inside of buildings

  • skied

    Word

    past tense of ski

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • ante

    Word

    a stake or payment made before a game starts, especially in poker

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  • clerical

    Word

    relating to office work, especially routine tasks like filing and answering phones

  • unheard

    Word

    not heard or not listened to

  • open the door

    Phrase

    to make it possible for something to happen

  • packer

    Word

    a person whose job is to pack goods into boxes or containers

  • fall in

    Phrase

    to move into position in a line or formation, especially in the military

  • very well

    Phrase

    used to say that you agree to something, often reluctantly

  • in the toilet

    Phrase

    in a very bad or ruined state

  • yuck

    Word

    used to show that you find something disgusting or very unpleasant

  • creed

    Word

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

  • hysterical

    Word

    very upset, excited, or out of control; also, extremely funny

  • scrubbed

    Word

    cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

  • weeping

    Word

    crying or showing tears

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  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • get outta here

    Phrase

    used to show surprise or disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat what they said

  • applaud

    Word

    to show approval by clapping

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • can't stand

    Phrase

    to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

  • weep

    Word

    to cry and produce tears

  • sit on

    Phrase

    to delay dealing with something

  • on the road

    Phrase

    away from home, especially while travelling or playing in another team’s venue

  • creep out

    Phrase

    to make someone feel uncomfortable, nervous, or scared

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • hanger

    Word

    a piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook for hanging clothes

  • pant

    Word

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

  • work in

    Phrase

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

  • gladly

    Word

    willingly; with pleasure

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • box set

    Phrase

    a set of books, films, CDs, or similar items sold together in one package

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • transcript

    Word

    a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

  • sneaking

    Word

    done in a quiet, secret way

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • every second

    Phrase

    every other one; each alternate one

  • par

    Word

    the standard score for a hole in golf

  • set up

    Phrase

    prepare something so it can be used or can happen

  • crisp

    Word

    firm, dry, and pleasantly hard or crunchy

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • directory

    Word

    a list of names, addresses, phone numbers, or other information

  • 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

  • lever

    Word

    a bar that turns around a fixed point and helps lift or move something

  • yeah right

    Phrase

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

  • caller

    Word

    a person who makes a phone call

  • piles

    Word

    a large amount of something

  • cleaning lady

    Phrase

    a woman who is paid to clean houses or offices

  • vacation day

    Phrase

    A day you take off from work to go on vacation or handle personal matters

  • forwarding

    Word

    the act of sending something on to another place

  • can't wait

    Phrase

    to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

  • do business

    Phrase

    to be involved in buying and selling goods or services

  • what's going on

    Phrase

    an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

  • no way

    Phrase

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

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • nope

    Word

    used to say no in a casual way

  • time out

    Phrase

    a short break from an activity or discussion

  • sighting

    Word

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

  • have fun

    Phrase

    used to wish someone an enjoyable time

  • hang up

    Phrase

    to end a phone call

  • move over

    Phrase

    to move to one side to make room for someone or something

  • terrorism

    Word

    the use of violence to create fear and achieve political aims

  • on time

    Phrase

    arriving or happening at the expected time

  • walk around

    Phrase

    to walk around an area without a clear purpose

  • call back

    Phrase

    to phone someone again later, especially after missing their call

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • waking

    Word

    the act of becoming awake

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • so much

    Phrase

    to a very great degree; very much

  • liking

    Word

    a feeling that you like someone or something

  • vomit

    Word

    to bring food or liquid back up from the stomach through the mouth

  • watch out

    Phrase

    used to warn someone to be careful because there may be danger

  • pick up

    Phrase

    to lift something off a surface or the ground with your hand or hands

  • toby

    Word

    a male first name, short for Tobias

  • go on

    Phrase

    to continue doing something or to continue in a state

  • made up

    Phrase

    not real; invented or fabricated

  • swamp

    Word

    an area of wet, muddy land with shallow water and plants growing in it

  • creep

    Word

    move slowly and carefully so you are not heard or noticed

  • hamster

    Word

    a small furry animal with a short tail, often kept as a pet

  • talk about

    Phrase

    to discuss or mention something

  • emptying

    Word

    the act of making something empty

  • audition

    Word

    a short performance or test to show you are suitable for a role, especially in film, TV, or theater

  • coursed

    Word

    moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

  • whoa

    Word

    used to express surprise, excitement, or alarm

  • alarmed

    Word

    feeling worried, frightened, or shocked

  • peopled

    Word

    filled or inhabited by people

  • sited

    Word

    located or built in a particular place

  • pension

    Word

    a regular payment made to someone after they retire

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