The Office S4E1: English vocabulary

great suffering, especially from illness, hardship, or loss

more able or skilled than someone or something else

showing disrespect or contempt

a serious disease that causes painful muscle stiffness and spasms

to hang down loosely or swing gently

giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

relating to fungi or caused by a fungus

the sewing of stitches, especially as a visible part of a garment

not careful enough, especially in a way that causes harm or breaks a duty

winning or succeeding after a struggle

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

a thick bed covering filled with soft material and stitched in a pattern

a soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual use

a minor illness or health problem

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

to rise or grow very quickly in amount, size, or cost

a large sea mammal with thick skin, long tusks, and whiskers

the large group of bones at the bottom of the spine, between the hips

having a shape that is not normal or natural

to repair a hole in knitted cloth by sewing yarn through it

done because of a strong, hard-to-control urge

a small group of people who spend time together and do not let others join easily

a serious disease that affects the brain and nervous system and is usually fatal

locked with a key

a person or thing that slows or stops a process

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

to leave quickly; scram

the act of following someone closely in order to watch them or spy on them

money paid to a worker, or to their family, after a work-related injury or death

insurance that pays for medical care and lost wages if you are hurt at work

the small round part on a person's chest that milk comes from in women and some female animals

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

happening or done every hour

the act of sealing a hole or gap

a type of acid found in fats and oils

a system of insurance that pays benefits to workers who are injured on the job

to shine with small flashes of light

to dance in a lively, energetic way

a system of insurance that pays benefits to workers who are injured on the job

a short, high sound, especially from a bird or baby

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

to completely get rid of something bad or unwanted

to scatter something in small drops or pieces over a surface

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the organ in a woman's body where a baby grows before birth

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

a respectful way to address a lord, bishop, or judge

impossible to avoid or prevent

a large rodent with sharp quills on its body

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

something you do to prevent harm or trouble

relating to the Presbyterian Church

a person who belongs to the Lutheran Church

not based on clear thought or good judgment

a feeling of perfect happiness and peace

a large deer that lives in cold northern regions and has antlers; both males and females can have antlers

a disease or danger that develops without obvious signs until it becomes serious

to show approval by clapping

a rude or angry way of asking why someone is behaving badly or causing trouble

the last letter of the Greek alphabet, written as Ω or ω

an expression used to show annoyance or frustration

as usual; as always

the most powerful or important person in a group

to get through something difficult by being determined and not giving up

the act of putting things into bags or packages

methamphetamine, a highly addictive illegal drug

to hit someone or something with a vehicle and drive over them

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

very upset, angry, or excited

able to spread from one person, animal, or thing to another

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

a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

to hit something or someone accidentally while moving past

to vomit