The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S2E95: English vocabulary

to formally accuse someone of a serious crime

moving gently against something with a soft, light sound

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a small to medium-sized marsupial from Australia or New Guinea

small pieces of colored paper thrown at celebrations

a suffix added to verbs to make forms like running or eating

a rude, offensive way of telling someone to go away

an angry or dismissive way of telling someone to go away or stop bothering you

used to taunt someone after they lose or fail

a sudden, aggressive rush by many people to get something limited

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

to complain in a high, annoying voice

a piece of paper, plastic, or similar material that covers something

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a gray-brown North American animal with a black face mask and a ringed tail

not acceptable in polite society; considered improper or rude

to have sex

to guess or form an opinion about something without enough evidence

a very poor, crowded area of a city where people live in bad conditions

a state of wild, uncontrolled excitement or activity

to continue to exist or be remembered

to honor an event or place by being present

a state in which someone seems awake but is not fully aware of what is happening

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

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

responsible for explaining your actions or decisions to someone in authority

the power or advantage you get from using something to help you achieve more

to make something more difficult or harder to understand

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

a short text that explains a picture or photo

involving or affecting two sides, especially two countries or groups

to record that you have started work or a shift

a person who asks questions in an interview

to hold on tightly to someone or something

a formal charge that someone has committed a serious crime

a punishment or restriction imposed for breaking a law or rule

used to introduce the next thing that will happen or be shown

in a way that is widely known or often mentioned

used to introduce the main point or important detail of what you are saying

to give someone or something an unofficial name or title

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

a short, relaxed walk

A short comment added to the main point

the edge or border of something

officially linked with another town, city, or organization

a very tall building with many floors

showing kindness and concern for people who are suffering

to gradually weaken or damage something, especially in a hidden or indirect way

to compete or fight against someone or something

to officially connect a person or group with a larger organization

a person who breaks into computer systems or networks

covered with small dots or spots

to say words slowly and clearly so someone can write them down

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

ready, arranged, or working properly

to breathe quickly and loudly, usually because you are tired or hot

a list of people or things arranged in a line

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

an insulting word for a stupid person

used to say that something seems true or has become clear from the facts

people who have little money or wealth

as; in the same way that

to break a rule, law, or agreement

marked or decorated with letters or writing

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

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

using irony

used to encourage someone to do something or try something

to open or spread out from a folded position

in a way that is fair, sensible, or acceptable

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

to greet or show respect to someone in a formal way

to some extent; fairly

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

a serious promise to do something

as a result of that; by that means