The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S1E61: English vocabulary

a person born during the baby boom after World War II

to get something, especially in a casual or slightly sneaky way

more able or skilled than someone or something else

used to emphasize something, often in a strong or negative way

to put handcuffs on someone

a ghost or spirit, especially in stories or jokes

not willing to accept other people's beliefs, opinions, or ways of behaving

the Fahrenheit temperature scale, where water freezes at 32° and boils at 212°

an official order to appear in court or give evidence

secret or illegal cooperation, especially to cheat or gain an unfair advantage

to express something in a particular way

important and strongly influencing later work or events

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

a shot in basketball that is worth three points

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

willing to give in, agree, or be flexible

a tall structure used for lifting heavy equipment or drilling for oil

to appear as a large, often threatening shape, especially in the distance

in which; used in formal writing to refer to a place, situation, or statement

giving a feeling that something bad is going to happen

to elect someone to the same office for another term

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

an expression of praise or good wishes for someone's success or good luck

a person who has earned the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America

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

an illegal or morally wrong act

feeling or showing that you have lost all hope

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

involved in something, especially a secret plan or a wrong action

in a way that uses physical force or pressure

the life or world believed to exist after death

to continue to exist or be remembered

the final stage of a process, especially a negotiation or competition

to rebel against authority or start a revolt

someone who strongly supports a political party, cause, or person

government actions and plans that deal with a particular issue

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

to indicate or suggest something

past tense and past participle of shoot

the sound a cat makes

the use of several layers, especially in clothing

a short text that explains a picture or photo

deeply involved in a difficult or troublesome situation

behavior that shows good manners and respect for other people

most common or widely accepted at a particular time

the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

to watch or supervise someone closely, often in an annoying way

the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

looking neat, smart, or well dressed

a humorous or informal way of saying death

the process of making something smaller or tighter by pressing it together

a state of severe mental illness

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

to become stronger or more successful than something else

someone who is especially keen on a particular activity or thing

calm, serious, and worthy of respect

a group of wild boars

used to say you have won or beaten someone

unable to digest lactose properly

a person born during the baby boom after World War II

a school that teaches practical skills for a job or trade

showing kindness and concern for people who are suffering

causing worry, sadness, or pain

a person who is represented by an elected official

very good or impressive

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

showing respect for other people and their feelings, rights, or opinions

to elect someone to a job or position by voting

to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

to submit something, such as a request or application

to be found to be true, real, or the case

in a relaxed, informal, or not very serious way

to release something or someone from restraint

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