The Simpsons S19E18: English vocabulary

used to say that something is cheaper or more efficient when done in large quantities

to kill or try to kill by squeezing someone's throat or neck

a sloping tube or slide that things move down

the idea that people in the U.S. can succeed and live better through hard work

to look at something with attention or wonder

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

a state of confusion, disorder, or strong emotional upset

imagined rather than real

a public building or center for cultural and community events, especially in former socialist countries

accepted by most people; not unusual or extreme

not agreeing with something else; contradictory

to act calm and not show that you are nervous or excited

used to show surprise, disbelief, or agreement that something is obvious

an obscene gesture made by raising the middle finger

not real, true, or honest; fake

used after a noun to say that something is extremely bad or unpleasant

a group of wild boars

the act of putting things into bags or packages

to make a short, informal visit

to gradually become less loud, bright, or clear until it disappears

having more body weight than is considered healthy or normal

to take a quick breath in because you are surprised, shocked, or in pain

in your real thoughts or feelings, even if you do not show them

the fact that all living things eventually die

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

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

a feeling of excitement while waiting for something to happen

to visit someone or somewhere briefly and casually

as; in the same way that

needing a lot of attention, affection, or support

a home run

make someone feel ashamed, embarrassed, or foolish

to spend time and effort improving or dealing with something

a written copy of spoken, recorded, or printed material

a striking or impressive display or performance

with no shoes or socks on

the act of giving something to be judged, approved, or considered

to some extent; fairly

preserved or sold in bottles

a style of music with strong rhythm and improvisation

the words shown at the bottom of a screen that translate or show what people are saying

a casual way to say goodbye

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

to change into different clothes

a casual way to say that everyone should start or continue something

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

used to express relief that something bad did not happen

a library that anyone can use, usually run by the local government

to mix a solid into a liquid so that it disappears into it

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

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

a person who is in charge of a school, building, or other organization

almost, but not completely

a signal that tells someone when to do something

to show or describe something in a particular way

the symbol >, used to show that one number is larger than another

a place where dead people are buried, often near a church

ideas or guesses about something when you do not have enough facts

used to praise a performance or show approval

making you feel nervous, uneasy, or a little scared

in every direction around a place or person

in a correct and exact way

a female given name

an informal, friendly greeting

something that is not important or impressive

used to wish someone an enjoyable time

to look at something in order to see what it is like

to walk around an area without a clear purpose

used to show disgust, annoyance, or frustration

to take part in an activity with other people

more correct or more suitable

spoken or written comments that explain or discuss something

a mass of small bubbles on or in a liquid

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

used to show agreement or understanding, or to react with surprise or excitement

at the same point in time as something else