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The Simpsons S19E12: English vocabulary

Season 19, Episode 12AnimationComedy

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  • competently

    Word

    in a skilled and effective way

  • duds

    Word

    clothes, especially old or casual clothes

  • scamper

    Word

    to run or move quickly with short, light steps

  • cannoned

    Word

    to hit or move into something with sudden force

  • goad

    Word

    to annoy or pressure someone into doing something

  • yonder

    Word

    at or to that place; over there

  • vamp

    Word

    a woman who uses her charm in a seductive way

  • welcomer

    Word

    a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers

  • git

    Word

    a foolish or unpleasant person

  • hounding

    Word

    to keep bothering someone again and again, especially by following or questioning them

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • sicken

    Word

    to make someone feel sick or disgusted

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  • gob

    Word

    a lump or blob of something, especially a sticky or wet one

  • uncompromising

    Word

    not willing to compromise or change your position

  • slag

    Word

    the waste left after metal has been melted

  • caviar

    Word

    the salty eggs of fish, eaten as a luxury food

  • shelve

    Word

    to put something on a shelf

  • politeness

    Word

    the quality of being polite and showing respect to other people

  • elixir

    Word

    a magical or medicinal drink or liquid

  • misbehave

    Word

    to behave badly or in a way that is not acceptable

  • primo

    Word

    excellent; of very high quality

  • technicals

    Word

    the practical details of something, especially the technical ones

  • brood

    Word

    a group of young animals born or hatched at the same time

  • evener

    Word

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

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  • ebb

    Word

    the movement of the sea away from the shore as the tide goes out

  • lotion

    Word

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

  • yay

    Word

    used to show happiness, excitement, or approval

  • formulate

    Word

    to develop or prepare something carefully and in a planned way

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • potion

    Word

    a liquid drink used as a medicine or in magic

  • cabbage patch

    Phrase

    an informal dance move with the arms stretched out and moved in a circular motion

  • simulate

    Word

    to copy the way something looks, sounds, or behaves

  • tailing

    Word

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

  • tunnel of love

    Phrase

    a fairground ride in a dark tunnel, usually meant to feel romantic or a little spooky

  • stork

    Word

    a large bird with long legs, a long bill, and broad wings, often seen near water

  • dang

    Word

    used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or disappointment

  • kill me

    Phrase

    a rude, exaggerated way of saying you are very annoyed or frustrated

  • Her Majesty

    Phrase

    a formal title used when referring to a queen

  • flagging

    Word

    becoming weaker or less active

  • notoriety

    Word

    the state of being well known for something bad

  • fives

    Word

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

  • fancied

    Word

    imagined rather than real

  • gunning

    Word

    to shoot and kill someone with a gun

  • fly off the shelves

    Phrase

    to be bought very quickly in large numbers

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • barrow

    Word

    a wheelbarrow or a similar cart with one wheel

  • what are the odds

    Phrase

    used to show surprise that something unlikely has happened

  • sniff

    Word

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

  • disable

    Word

    to make a machine, system, or device stop working properly or at all

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • extra time

    Phrase

    an extra period of play added at the end of a game when the score is tied

  • like that

    Phrase

    used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

  • in the first place

    Phrase

    at the beginning; originally

  • gee

    Word

    used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

  • look over

    Phrase

    to check or read something quickly

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • violate

    Word

    to break a rule, law, or agreement

  • collared

    Word

    having a collar

  • crippled

    Word

    unable to walk or move normally because of an injury or disability

  • transcript

    Word

    a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

  • outlaw

    Word

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

  • hound

    Word

    a dog used for hunting, often with long ears and a strong sense of smell

  • good times

    Phrase

    a period in the past that was enjoyable or memorable, often remembered with nostalgia

  • insensitive

    Word

    not caring enough about other people's feelings

  • figure out

    Phrase

    to find an answer to something or understand it after thinking about it

  • stray

    Word

    to move away from the right path, place, or topic

  • peck

    Word

    to strike or bite with the beak

  • back off

    Phrase

    to move away and stop bothering someone

  • vicious

    Word

    very cruel or violent

  • prank

    Word

    a playful trick or practical joke

  • adore

    Word

    to love or like someone or something very much

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • poor thing

    Phrase

    a person or animal you feel sorry for

  • dang it

    Phrase

    an informal expression used to show annoyance or frustration

  • pounding

    Word

    a heavy, repeated beating or striking sound

  • one moment

    Phrase

    used to ask someone to wait for a short time

  • laying

    Word

    present participle of lay: to put something down in a flat position

  • lucky you

    Phrase

    an informal way of saying that someone is lucky or has good fortune

  • spelling bee

    Phrase

    a contest in which people take turns spelling words correctly

  • baby brother

    Phrase

    a younger brother, especially one who is still a child

  • candy apple

    Phrase

    an apple covered with a hard sugar coating

  • devotion

    Word

    strong love, loyalty, or support for someone or something

  • can't wait

    Phrase

    to feel very excited and eager for something that will happen soon

  • fly off

    Phrase

    to run away quickly

  • oh oh

    Phrase

    an exclamation used when something goes wrong or seems about to go wrong

  • flea

    Word

    a small insect that jumps and feeds on the blood of animals and birds

  • shady

    Word

    dishonest, suspicious, or not fully legal

  • love story

    Phrase

    a story about two people who are in love

  • to go

    Phrase

    for food or drink that you buy and take away to eat or drink somewhere else

  • say no

    Phrase

    to refuse to do or accept something

  • menace

    Word

    a person or thing that is dangerous or likely to cause harm

  • semester

    Word

    one of the two main periods of study in a school or college year

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • pairing

    Word

    a combination of two foods, drinks, or other things that go well together

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • mores

    Word

    the customs and accepted ways of behaving in a society or group

  • hose

    Word

    a flexible tube used for carrying water

  • oh no

    Phrase

    an exclamation said when something bad or surprising happens

  • spaghetti

    Word

    long, thin pasta in the form of strings

  • precisely

    Word

    in an exact and accurate way

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