The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S3E135: English vocabulary

a storm with heavy snow and strong wind

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

warm, comfortable, and close-fitting

used to refer to other similar things or items not named

related to monks or monasteries

to understand or explain something in the wrong way

a polite title used after a man's name, especially in formal letters

a small knot or loop in thread, cord, or rope

relating to disease or caused by a disease

to express something in a particular way

written or marked lightly with a pencil

the extra meaning or feeling a word suggests, beyond its basic meaning

to marry again

the process of covering a surface with tiles

relating to the Pope or the office of the Pope

a sudden heavy attack with guns, shells, or other weapons

a small, narrow valley

the act of removing weeds from a garden or other area

the sides of the face below the eyes

a ball bowled very close to the batsman's feet

the act of removing a covering, layer, or clothes

locked with a key

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

a small printed sheet used for advertising or sharing information

a notebook used for writing mean or embarrassing things about people

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

the end of a period when something is valid or can be used

to explain something in more detail

to continue to exist or be remembered

to attack or confront someone aggressively

to indicate or suggest something

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

a short text that explains a picture or photo

imagined rather than real

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

to make something better, richer, or more interesting

causing a sudden unpleasant feeling because it does not fit well with what is around it

to perform very well in a lively, energetic way

used at the end of a sentence to check that someone is following or agrees

a legal right that protects a person's freedom and equal treatment

cleaned thoroughly by rubbing

almost; very nearly

the superhero character from Marvel comics and films

to make a deal, price, or plan definite and final

a person who speaks for a government, organization, or public figure and answers questions from the news media

in a ruined or hopeless state; badly failed

money earned honestly and legally

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

high school football in the US, especially the games played on Friday nights

far away; at a great distance

to shine with small flashes of reflected light

to think you are seeing something that is not really there

to ignore something wrong on purpose

nervous and unable to relax

the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

in a way that is widely known or often mentioned

a small book or pamphlet with only a few pages

to laugh quietly

a group of wild boars

a chemical element used as fuel in nuclear power and weapons

a tube that is wide at the top and narrow at the bottom, used for pouring liquid or powder into a small opening

a homemade recording of songs, usually copied onto a cassette, CD, or digital playlist

a person or group that helped start an organization

a man who is seen as a typical example of a particular group, cause, or style

wash clothes, sheets, or other fabric items

causing worry, sadness, or pain

a public show or procession with elaborate costumes and scenery

to take action and become more involved or helpful

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

leave a place suddenly, often to show anger or disapproval

a nightclub where people perform striptease or erotic dancing

care for a child in another family, usually for a limited time

a small booklet or leaflet about one subject

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

to want to join in or be included in something