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Awkward. S3E17: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 17ComedyDrama

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  • grommet

    Word

    a metal ring fitted into a hole to protect it or let a cord, cable, or tube pass through safely

  • eviscerate

    Word

    to remove the organs from a body

  • hoarder

    Word

    a person who keeps too many things and finds it hard to throw them away

  • slicer

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    a machine or tool that cuts food into thin slices

  • maypole

    Word

    a tall pole decorated with ribbons, used in May Day celebrations

  • outfitter

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    a person or company that supplies equipment, clothing, or other items for a particular activity

  • pander

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    to try to please people in order to gain support, often in a dishonest way

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • paperweight

    Word

    a small heavy object used to keep papers from blowing away

  • nepotism

    Word

    the practice of giving jobs or advantages to relatives or friends because of your position, not because they are the best choice

  • selfishly

    Word

    in a selfish way; thinking only about yourself

  • crepe

    Word

    a very thin pancake, often served with sweet or savory fillings

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  • strapping

    Word

    tall, strong, and healthy-looking

  • hungered

    Word

    to feel very hungry

  • peppering

    Word

    to scatter or cover something with small bits or drops

  • competency

    Word

    the ability to do something well

  • barbaric

    Word

    very cruel, violent, or shocking

  • prizing

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    to value something very highly

  • tote

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    to carry or haul something, especially with effort

  • drape

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    to hang or place something loosely over something else

  • alienate

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    to make someone feel less connected or less friendly toward you or a group

  • crusading

    Word

    strongly and publicly committed to a cause or campaign

  • gluten

    Word

    a protein in wheat and some other grains that makes dough stretchy

  • sabbatical

    Word

    a period of paid leave from work or study, often for travel, rest, or research

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  • couched

    Word

    to express something in a particular way

  • evener

    Word

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

  • meddle

    Word

    to interfere in someone else's affairs when you are not wanted or needed

  • guerilla

    Word

    a fighter in a small armed group that attacks a larger army or government

  • cruelly

    Word

    in a cruel way

  • ledger

    Word

    a book or system for recording financial accounts

  • brill

    Word

    excellent; very good

  • raving

    Word

    showing strong enthusiasm or excitement

  • wield

    Word

    to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

  • walrus

    Word

    a large sea mammal with thick skin, long tusks, and whiskers

  • omelet

    Word

    a dish made by cooking beaten eggs in a pan, often with other ingredients

  • indefinite

    Word

    not exact, fixed, or clearly known

  • entail

    Word

    to involve something as a necessary part or result

  • when it's at home

    Phrase

    used to ask what something really means or is, especially in British English

  • shadowing

    Word

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

  • cram

    Word

    to fill something too full by pushing things in

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • eyelash

    Word

    one of the short hairs that grow along the edge of the eyelid

  • potting

    Word

    the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

  • conveniently

    Word

    in a way that is useful or fits a plan or situation well

  • swing for

    Phrase

    to be punished very severely, especially by being hanged

  • sanity

    Word

    the state of being mentally healthy and able to think clearly and reasonably

  • sarcastic

    Word

    showing sarcasm; using words that mean the opposite to mock someone or something

  • game on

    Phrase

    to trick someone or take advantage of them for personal gain

  • deduct

    Word

    to subtract an amount from a total

  • clarinet

    Word

    a woodwind instrument with a single reed and keys

  • digestive

    Word

    relating to digestion

  • icing

    Word

    a sweet, smooth mixture used to cover cakes and cookies

  • titan

    Word

    a very important or powerful person or thing in a particular field

  • under the influence

    Phrase

    affected by alcohol or drugs

  • beside the point

    Phrase

    not related to the main subject or issue

  • get life

    Phrase

    A rude way of telling someone to stop being silly or annoying

  • hit rock bottom

    Phrase

    To reach the lowest point in your life or situation

  • heartless

    Word

    showing no kindness or sympathy

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • glitter

    Word

    to shine with small flashes of reflected light

  • go public

    Phrase

    to make something secret known publicly

  • in bad

    Phrase

    out of favor with someone; not liked by them

  • ecstasy

    Word

    a feeling of extreme happiness or excitement

  • machining

    Word

    the process of shaping metal or other material with machine tools

  • make out with

    Phrase

    to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

  • cold shoulder

    Phrase

    an unfriendly or dismissive act toward someone

  • twinned

    Word

    officially linked with another town, city, or organization

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • consolation

    Word

    comfort and support that helps you feel less sad or upset

  • under control

    Phrase

    in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

  • constituent

    Word

    a person who is represented by an elected official

  • can't help

    Phrase

    to be unable to stop yourself from doing something

  • auditorium

    Word

    a large room or hall where people sit to watch a performance or hear a speech

  • dance around

    Phrase

    to avoid giving a direct answer or dealing with a topic directly

  • cafeteria

    Word

    a place where people choose food from a counter and pay before eating

  • puke

    Word

    to vomit

  • put in

    Phrase

    to submit something, such as a request or application

  • obsolete

    Word

    no longer modern, useful, or in use

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • penned

    Word

    wrote, especially in a formal or literary style

  • navigate

    Word

    to find your way from one place to another

  • pic

    Word

    a photo or picture

  • aloud

    Word

    in a way that can be heard

  • ducking

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    to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

  • hart

    Word

    a male deer, especially an adult red deer

  • humiliate

    Word

    make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • disgrace

    Word

    to bring shame or dishonor on someone or something

  • back in

    Phrase

    used to talk about an earlier time in the past

  • figure out

    Phrase

    to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

  • debating

    Word

    the activity of discussing a topic in a formal way, especially to argue different sides

  • atlas

    Word

    a book of maps

  • rave

    Word

    a party with loud electronic music and dancing

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • lure

    Word

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

  • crusade

    Word

    an organized campaign to achieve a social, political, or religious goal

  • vent

    Word

    to talk or write about your feelings or problems in order to feel better

  • mafia

    Word

    an organized crime group

  • tasting

    Word

    the activity of trying food or drink to judge its flavor

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

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