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The Office S3E17: English vocabulary

Season 3, Episode 17Comedy

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  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • overestimate

    Word

    to think or say that something is bigger, better, or more important than it really is

  • scoot

    Word

    to move or go somewhere quickly, often in a playful or casual way

  • impressionist

    Word

    an artist, writer, or composer who uses impressionism

  • pita

    Word

    a round, flat bread that can be split open and filled

  • rousing

    Word

    very exciting and able to make people feel enthusiastic

  • chunky

    Word

    thick and rounded, with large pieces or parts

  • ado

    Word

    fuss, unnecessary activity, or trouble

  • crucifix

    Word

    a cross with a figure of Jesus Christ on it

  • emeritus

    Word

    used after a job title to show that someone has retired but keeps the title as an honor

  • ebony

    Word

    a very dark black color

  • breaded

    Word

    covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

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  • glare

    Word

    to look at someone or something with an angry, fixed stare

  • sizing

    Word

    a process that makes cloth stiffer and stronger by coating it with a special substance

  • fives

    Word

    a game in which a player or side must reach five points before the other side does

  • bat in

    Phrase

    to score a run for a runner in baseball by batting the ball into play

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • without further ado

    Phrase

    used to say that something will happen or be said now, after a short introduction

  • with no further ado

    Phrase

    used to say that something will happen or be said now, after a short introduction

  • back into

    Phrase

    to end up in a situation by accident or because of circumstances

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • creed

    Word

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

  • tracing

    Word

    the act of following or marking the path or position of something

  • people person

    Phrase

    a person who is good at talking to and working with other people

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  • excite

    Word

    to make someone feel excited and eager

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • cheesy

    Word

    tasting or smelling like cheese

  • annex

    Word

    to add something as an extra part, especially to a document or report

  • werewolf

    Word

    a mythical person who changes into a wolf, usually at full moon

  • germ

    Word

    a tiny living thing, especially one that can cause disease

  • nice try

    Phrase

    used to say that an attempt was not successful

  • first hand

    Phrase

    known or based on direct personal experience

  • business school

    Phrase

    a school that offers courses in business and management

  • food service

    Phrase

    the work of preparing and serving food and drinks in places like schools, hospitals, or restaurants

  • step up

    Phrase

    to take action and become more involved or helpful

  • what do you say

    Phrase

    used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

  • die off

    Phrase

    to gradually disappear because the people, animals, or things in it die or stop existing

  • bossed

    Word

    to give someone orders in a rude or controlling way

  • obsolete

    Word

    no longer modern, useful, or in use

  • in order

    Phrase

    ready, arranged, or working properly

  • pick it up

    Phrase

    to speak or act more quickly

  • flushing

    Word

    the act of becoming red in the face or skin

  • allegiance

    Word

    loyal support for a person, group, or cause

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • cultured

    Word

    well educated and interested in art, literature, music, and similar subjects

  • priceless

    Word

    worth so much that it cannot be measured in money

  • lettered

    Word

    marked or decorated with letters or writing

  • tourism

    Word

    the business of people traveling for pleasure

  • aspirin

    Word

    a common medicine used to reduce pain, fever, and swelling

  • staple

    Word

    a main or important thing, especially a food that is eaten often

  • pop quiz

    Phrase

    a short test given without warning

  • strangely

    Word

    in a strange or unusual way

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • vent

    Word

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

  • profiting

    Word

    to make money from a business or activity

  • in business

    Phrase

    ready to work or start functioning

  • lecturer

    Word

    a teacher at a college or university who gives lectures

  • thank god

    Phrase

    used to express relief that something bad did not happen

  • calculation

    Word

    the process of working out an answer using numbers

  • eighth grade

    Phrase

    the school year after seventh grade and before ninth grade

  • air travel

    Phrase

    travel by plane

  • forwarding

    Word

    the act of sending something on to another place

  • blinding

    Word

    so bright that it is hard to see

  • can't wait

    Phrase

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

  • living thing

    Phrase

    a living creature or plant

  • ivory

    Word

    the hard white material from elephant tusks, used for decoration or carving

  • maturity

    Word

    the quality of behaving in a calm, sensible, and responsible way

  • stool

    Word

    a small seat with no back or arms

  • unwilling

    Word

    not willing to do something

  • mercury

    Word

    a heavy silver-white metal that is liquid at room temperature

  • together with

    Phrase

    with someone or something else; in addition to

  • realm

    Word

    a kingdom or other ruled territory

  • big deal

    Phrase

    something that is not important or impressive

  • have fun

    Phrase

    used to wish someone an enjoyable time

  • mop

    Word

    a cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent strands or a sponge for washing floors

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • peasant

    Word

    a poor farmer who owns or rents a small piece of land

  • mores

    Word

    the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

  • bizarre

    Word

    very strange or unusual

  • oh yeah

    Phrase

    used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

  • lie down

    Phrase

    to lie on a bed, sofa, or the ground in order to rest or sleep

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • so much

    Phrase

    to a very great degree; very much

  • show up

    Phrase

    to appear or arrive, especially when expected

  • hang out

    Phrase

    to spend time with friends in a relaxed way

  • get off

    Phrase

    to leave a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle

  • give up

    Phrase

    to stop trying to do something because it is too difficult

  • slow down

    Phrase

    to become less fast

  • tire

    Word

    to become bored with something or lose interest in it

  • confuse

    Word

    to make someone unable to think clearly or understand something

  • sticker

    Word

    a small piece of paper or plastic with a picture or message that you can stick onto something

  • get out

    Phrase

    to leave a place

  • tease

    Word

    to make fun of someone in a playful way

  • priced

    Word

    having a price marked on it

  • coursed

    Word

    moved or flowed steadily and smoothly

  • secondly

    Word

    used to introduce the second point in a list or argument

  • distribute

    Word

    to give things to a group of people or places

  • honesty

    Word

    the quality of being honest and truthful

  • peopled

    Word

    filled or inhabited by people

  • pictured

    Word

    shown in a photo or picture

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