Late Night with Seth Meyers S1E56: English vocabulary

relating to a film, play, or other production director or their work

so clear or distinctive that it is impossible to mistake

more able or skilled than someone or something else

in a graceful, stylish, or attractive way

in a medical way, especially when examining or treating patients

depending on someone or something for help or support

pretending to be shy or modest in a way that is meant to attract attention

in a way that is not obvious or direct

the qualities and behavior that are traditionally considered typical of men

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

written or marked lightly with a pencil

intended to weaken or overthrow a government, system, or authority

full of joy; very happy and cheerful

kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

predictable and not funny, especially because it is too obvious

a minor illness or health problem

to make someone feel shocked, upset, or disappointed

a photo taken quickly and casually

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to be enough for a need or purpose

to become limp and droop, especially because of heat or lack of water

to make something more varied or different

the round part of the eye

making you feel very cold; cold enough to make you shiver

the everyday language or dialect used by ordinary people in a place

moving with quick, light jumps

very shocking and disgusting, especially because of violence or injury

to bring different people, groups, or things together so they work as one

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

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

to free someone from prison, slavery, or control

the act of pulling something tight

the fold of skin that opens and closes over the eye

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

a large ancient building used for public games, fights, and shows

used to add emphasis, especially in informal speech

to continue to exist or be remembered

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

a loud, rude, or wild person

to make a serious mistake or do something badly

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a male donkey

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

a wild animal that looks a bit like a deer and usually has long horns

to do something with full effort or confidence

a car that has been modified to go faster

the informal ranking of people or groups in a group or organization

covered with sweat

to pay to receive a newspaper, magazine, or service regularly

to find out the real reason for something or solve a problem

the skill of using language to persuade or impress people

in a strange or unusual way

the officers or unit that guard a country's border

to persuade or influence someone to do something

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

a small soft bag or pocket for carrying things

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a singer with the highest female vocal range

a friendly way to address a man or show approval or excitement

used to say that something does not belong in a place or situation

to create or produce something using a particular material or method

the process of trying to understand or solve something

to support or cheer for someone

to join a meeting, class, or performance as an extra participant or observer

in a way that is not direct

very good or impressive

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

a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

A friendly way to say goodbye, often with a warm or religious tone

a style of popular music with rhythmic spoken lyrics

the people who live together as a family, especially parents and children

someone who works in a profession, especially medicine

having more body weight than is considered healthy or normal

the way something is presented so that people understand it in a particular way

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned