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Awkward. S2E3: English vocabulary

Season 2, Episode 3ComedyDrama

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  • pleasantry

    Word

    a polite remark, often made in a light or friendly way

  • cannoned

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    to hit or move into something with sudden force

  • clingy

    Word

    wanting too much attention or closeness from other people

  • relegate

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    to move someone or something to a lower rank, position, or place

  • sequin

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    a small shiny disk sewn onto clothing or fabric for decoration

  • shafting

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    unfair treatment, especially when someone is cheated or badly treated

  • welcomer

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

  • twittering

    Word

    the soft, repeated sound birds make

  • douche

    Word

    an insulting word for a rude, unpleasant, or contemptible person

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • culminate

    Word

    end in a particular result or at a particular point

  • understatement

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    the act of making something seem less important or less serious than it really is

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  • cranked

    Word

    turned or operated by a crank

  • shredding

    Word

    the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

  • debatable

    Word

    open to debate or disagreement

  • overtly

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    in a way that is obvious and easy to notice

  • overshadow

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    to make something seem less important because something else is more noticeable or impressive

  • temps

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    short for a temporary worker

  • suffocating

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    making it hard to breathe because the air is hot, thick, or smoky

  • faux

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    made to look like something else, especially something more expensive

  • suffocate

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    to stop someone from breathing, or to die because there is not enough air

  • evener

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

  • stripper

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    a person who takes off their clothes as entertainment, especially in a club or bar

  • nip

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    a small amount of a drink, especially alcohol

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  • inched

    Word

    to move very slowly and carefully in a particular direction

  • relentless

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    continuing without stopping or weakening

  • outburst

    Word

    a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

  • confine

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    to keep someone or something within limits or in one place

  • go big or go home

    Phrase

    a way of saying you should either do something with full effort or not do it at all

  • shadowing

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    the practice of learning a job by following and watching an experienced worker

  • tailing

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    the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

  • butting

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    to hit or push with the head or horns

  • residual

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    left after most of something has gone or been used

  • linger

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    to stay somewhere longer than needed, often because you do not want to leave

  • potting

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    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • affectionate

    Word

    showing affection and warmth

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • bring it

    Phrase

    to do your best and put a lot of energy into something

  • Achilles' heel

    Phrase

    a weak point in someone or something that is otherwise strong

  • disciplinary

    Word

    relating to rules, discipline, or punishment for breaking rules

  • scum

    Word

    a dirty layer or froth that forms on the surface of a liquid

  • outreach

    Word

    work or activities that help connect an organization with the public or a community

  • desperation

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    a feeling of hopelessness, often when you think a situation cannot improve

  • cramp

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    a sudden painful tightening of a muscle

  • seduce

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    to persuade someone to have sex with you or do something they might not otherwise do

  • cling

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    to hold on tightly to someone or something

  • tempt

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    to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

  • get ahead of

    Phrase

    to deal with a problem before it gets worse

  • butt out

    Phrase

    to tell someone to stop interfering in your affairs

  • soaking

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    completely wet

  • take the front seat

    Phrase

    to become more important or receive more attention than other things

  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • go public

    Phrase

    to make something secret known publicly

  • back down

    Phrase

    to stop fighting, arguing, or refusing to give in

  • hooker

    Word

    a person who has sex for money

  • sabotage

    Word

    the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

  • troupe

    Word

    a group of performers who work together

  • polling

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    the activity of asking people questions to find out what they think, especially about an election

  • wind up

    Phrase

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

  • winding

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    having many bends or turns

  • restraint

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    the act of controlling yourself and not reacting too strongly

  • gladly

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    willingly; with pleasure

  • novice

    Word

    a person who is new to a skill, activity, or job

  • wink

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    an act of closing and opening one eye quickly, often as a signal or joke

  • get over

    Phrase

    to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

  • rubbing

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    the act of rubbing something with your hand or a cloth

  • twitter

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    a short, high, light sound, especially made by birds

  • hold up

    Phrase

    to support the weight of something so it does not fall

  • lettered

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    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • wrecking

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    the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

  • crank

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    a bent part on a machine that turns back-and-forth motion into circular motion

  • work on

    Phrase

    to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

  • sneaking

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    done in a quiet, secret way

  • scarlet

    Word

    a bright red color with a slight orange tint

  • get late

    Phrase

    to become late in the day or evening

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • lure

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    to attract or tempt someone or something, often by offering something appealing

  • faulting

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    the act of blaming or criticizing someone

  • mafia

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    an organized crime group

  • 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

  • bribe

    Word

    a gift of money or something else given to persuade someone to do something dishonest or illegal

  • stick around

    Phrase

    to stay in a place for a while and not leave

  • way in

    Phrase

    an entrance or route into a place

  • sync

    Word

    to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

  • footage

    Word

    recorded video material of an event or place

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

  • what's happening

    Phrase

    a casual way to greet someone and ask how they are

  • frozen yogurt

    Phrase

    a soft dessert made from sweetened yogurt that has been frozen

  • complication

    Word

    a problem or extra difficulty that makes a situation harder

  • counselor

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    a person whose job is to help people with personal, school, or emotional problems

  • no way

    Phrase

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

  • hot tub

    Phrase

    a large tub filled with hot water, used for relaxing

  • hang with

    Phrase

    to spend time with someone socially

  • don't worry

    Phrase

    A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

  • kick off

    Phrase

    to begin something, especially an event or activity

  • adorable

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    very cute and easy to love

  • shaft

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    a long, narrow part of something, such as the handle of a tool or the body of an arrow

  • outrage

    Word

    a feeling of strong anger or shock

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