The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S3E144: English vocabulary

strong, unreasonable dislike or hatred of people who are different from you

having false beliefs that are not based in reality

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

a small fault or flaw

illegal or not allowed by law, rules, or custom

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

a liquid or cream you put on your skin to make it softer or treat it

familiar knowledge or experience of something

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

a Protestant minister or pastor

to breathe heavily and noisily, often because you are tired or annoyed

a famous prehistoric monument in southern England, made of a circle of large standing stones

strange in a way that makes you feel nervous or frightened

moving with quick, light jumps

the work of making or altering clothes so they fit well

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

a fashion or activity that becomes very popular for a short time

to take someone away illegally by force or trickery

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

set back into a surface so it does not stick out

to compete with someone for something

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

the process of things coming together or becoming more alike

to continue to exist or be remembered

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

the use of psychological techniques to influence or control someone’s thoughts or behavior

a major annual American award for achievements in journalism, literature, and music

the act of demanding money or something else by threatening to reveal damaging information

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

past tense and past participle of shoot

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

used to say that something seems true or reasonable at first, but may not be when you look more closely

a state of confusion, disorder, or strong emotional upset

a short text that explains a picture or photo

a base that supports a statue, column, or similar object

to secretly give someone information, especially to warn them or help them

an informal exclamation used to show strong surprise, excitement, or admiration

to practice a play, speech, or performance before presenting it

to record that you have started work or a shift

a small part in a film, play, or TV show, often played by a famous person

a person who is extremely enthusiastic about something, often in an excessive way

a light jacket, often worn with smart clothes or as part of a uniform

used to show annoyance or frustration

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

the sending of letters, packages, or other items by mail

your family history and the people you come from

a joke that uses a word with two meanings or two words that sound the same

to breathe in through your nose noisily, especially to smell something

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

a group of wild boars

a pattern or model used to make something in the same shape or format

a man with extraordinary strength, ability, or courage

used to say that something should have happened earlier

To start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

food that is natural and not heavily processed

a shift or duty spent guarding something during the night

a person born during the baby boom after World War II

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

to move from one place to another, often over a long distance or at certain times of the year

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

relating to an institution or institutions

a style of loud rock music with a strong beat

showing a lack of courage

a deep red color with a slight purple tone

covered with fur or looking like fur

you; used as the object of a verb or preposition in older or religious English

the deliberate damaging or blocking of something to stop it working or succeeding

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

the state of being more powerful or important than others

to find time or space for something in a busy schedule or limited place

to care about something so much that it gives you energy or purpose

having many small holes or dents on the surface

a small sharp nail with a flat head, used for fastening things to a surface