The Simpsons S31E14: English vocabulary

no; not so

an annoying or unpleasant person

the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

a comment or post that reveals an important part of a story, movie, or game before you see it

impressive and dignified in appearance or style

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

something that discourages people from doing something

something that hides the truth or makes a situation seem better than it is

the lower part of the leg, especially between the knee and the ankle

to close or squeeze tightly

the scientific study of light and how it behaves

a small Australian animal that lives in trees and eats eucalyptus leaves

relating to Tasmania or its people

friendly teasing or joking talk

a long period of time marked by important events or changes

while facing something difficult or dangerous bravely

a return of something after it has been less common or less popular

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

the process of removing bones from meat or fish

the top edge of a hat, cup, or other hollow object

the end of the world or the final judgment in some religions

to make a deep sound because of pain, sadness, or tiredness

a red spice made from dried peppers

to swallow food or drink quickly, often in a noisy way

to hold and use a weapon, tool, or other object skillfully

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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

to say something suddenly and loudly, especially because you are surprised or excited

slanting or not at a right angle

making quick, sharp movements

a stake or payment made before a game starts, especially in poker

to injure a joint by twisting it too hard

locked with a key

a chemical element, symbol Mg, used in alloys and important for the body

to make someone very interested or curious

a small animal with a body covered in sharp spines

close-fitting stretchy clothing for the legs and feet, worn especially by women and girls

a curved throwing stick that can return to the person who throws it

I, me, or myself; used humorously or informally, especially by a male speaker

an expression used to show disbelief or strong disagreement

a religion and set of spiritual practices that developed in Haiti and other parts of the Caribbean

deserved or legally owned; having a valid claim to something

a simple sugar that the body uses for energy

to laugh quietly in a nervous, shy, or silly way

becoming weaker or less active

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

a hidden place where a wild animal lives

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

looking or feeling like a movie scene

to move text automatically onto the next line when it reaches the end of a line

to stop talking, especially because someone wants you to be quiet

the sound of something, especially a clock, ticking

to cry in a noisy way with short, broken breaths

to breathe noisily while sleeping

a short text that explains a picture or photo

the act of directing energy, money, or attention into something

relating to dimensions or to the number of dimensions in a space

to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply, usually because you are tired or bored

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to make someone feel excited and eager

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a symbol or design used to identify a company, product, or organization

suggesting that something bad, dangerous, or evil may happen

to laugh quietly

an imaginary perfect place or society

making a loud, deep, rumbling sound

a small brown bird that sings beautifully, often at night

used to say you have won or beaten someone

a book that tells a story with pictures and words, like a long comic

to make something smaller, weaker, or less important

the act of putting things into bags or packages

medical treatment that helps you move better after an injury or illness

to become very upset, frightened, or excited

to cover a porch or other area with window screens

a gradual transition in film or video where an image appears from black

a short, low sound made by a person or an animal