The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S1E121: English vocabulary

to hang or place something loosely over something else

able to notice small differences and make careful judgments

a state of being confused, stunned, or unable to think clearly

to burn the surface of something quickly with very high heat

to shake slightly because you feel fear, horror, or disgust

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

to say that something is true, especially without proving it

excellent; of very high quality

a ruler who has total power over other people or a place

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

long and not clearly organized, especially in speech or writing

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

to make a sudden, noisy sound through the nose

a pattern of crossed lines that forms squares or checks

to stop someone from breathing by covering their nose and mouth

to notice or understand the difference between things

a container with a lid, used for storing dry goods or other materials

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

to fill someone's mind so much that they cannot think about much else

the act of gently rubbing or stroking something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

noisy and hard to control

to turn your eyes, attention, or thoughts away from something

the moment when a ship, plane, or storm reaches land

used to describe someone who is used to doing something

a large North American brown bear with a hump on its shoulders

causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort

to use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose

a term for large pharmaceutical companies as a group, often used critically

to a very great degree; extremely

a person who says they believe or support something but acts differently

very stylish and elegant

to treat someone in a cruel or insulting way

used to tell someone to stop talking or stop making excuses

to have sex

the act of putting a plant into a pot or container

to continue to exist or be remembered

a flat cake with a pattern of squares, often eaten for breakfast

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

to speak to someone angrily because they did something wrong

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

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

to spend time with someone or be part of their group

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a wild horse found in North America

a short text that explains a picture or photo

imagined rather than real

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

becoming more mature and fully developed

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a circle or chain of flowers, leaves, or other decorations used as a decoration or worn on the head

to add fuel to a fire so it burns more strongly

a device that controls the flow or pressure of a liquid or gas

very informal words and expressions used in speech, especially by a particular group

giving people hope, confidence, or motivation

sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

to kiss and touch someone in a sexual or romantic way

relating to office work or professional jobs rather than manual work

an unfair remark or action that is meant to hurt someone

a noisy, rough fight or argument

a public event where people ride horses and show skills like roping animals

a book in which someone describes their own life and experiences

very uncertain or not yet decided

to delay dealing with something

to elect someone to a job or position by voting

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

a large amount of money, property, or valuable things

a request for an extra performance at the end of a concert or show

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

in bed, hidden under the blankets

a poisonous snake that can spread the skin around its neck into a hood when threatened

a very young child, usually one who has just started walking

having a beard

used to say that you strongly dislike or reject something