The Simpsons S19E8: English vocabulary

to become too hot, or to make something too hot

smart, stylish, and attractive

present from birth

a small red swelling on the skin, often caused by acne

a poet in old stories who sings or recites poems about heroes and events

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

the act of burning a dead body

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

looking weak, unhealthy, or slightly ill

making quick, sharp movements

a person who thinks they are better than other people because of their social class, money, or taste

a book or list of important or famous people

covered with breadcrumbs or a similar coating before cooking

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

to copy the way something looks, sounds, or behaves

having raised ridges or lines

to hit or push with the head or horns

a person or system that closely watches people and limits their privacy

very clever and original; showing inventiveness

to feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died

to show strong contempt for someone or something

to regularly listen to the teaching or preaching of a particular person

without any mistakes or imperfections

an outward appearance that hides the real nature of something

the act of spreading things out in different directions

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

to lift or raise something, especially with ropes, a crane, or other equipment

to stop something from succeeding

an official who makes decisions in a game such as cricket or baseball

a small decorative box for jewelry, letters, or other valuables

used as a friendly greeting, especially in American English

punishment or suffering that is seen as payback for a wrong

the liquid that flows through a plant and carries food and other substances

imagined rather than real

showing that someone is begging or asking for something in a strong, urgent way

objects used in a play, movie, or TV show

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

to publicly support a person, product, or idea

a serious illness that slowly damages the brain and causes problems with memory and thinking

making secret plans to get what you want, often in a dishonest way

A rude way of telling someone to stop being silly or annoying

the opening at the end of the body where solid waste leaves

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

a state of severe mental illness

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

to attack someone and hit them hard

to become less serious, tense, or upset

causing an itch or feeling itchy

used to say you have won or beaten someone

to dislike someone or something very much and be unable to tolerate them

used to say that an attempt was not successful

the official public opening of a new business, store, or building

a crime that is never solved or traced to the person who committed it

an enclosed place where people practice batting in baseball

the act of renting something, especially a car or equipment, for a period of time

to die or be destroyed, especially in a sudden or tragic way

to make or become lighter in color, weight, or mood

cruel treatment of people because of their race, religion, politics, or beliefs

to start doing something by chance, without planning it

to make a place, event, or situation more lively and interesting

a picture or pattern made from many small pieces of colored stone, tile, or glass

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

deserving praise, help, or respect

to recover from an illness, shock, or painful experience

people who have little money or wealth

as; in the same way that

not working properly or having a fault

a home run

the act of destroying something or causing serious damage

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

a person who has broken the law and is hiding from the authorities

the act of deceiving or cheating someone

the act of stopping something for a short time

living forever; never dying

to a large degree; in a wide or thorough way

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