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The Simpsons S20E17: English vocabulary

Season 20, Episode 17AnimationComedy

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  • discolor

    Word

    to make something change color, usually in an unwanted way

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • unscrew

    Word

    to loosen or remove something by turning it the opposite way

  • leavings

    Word

    things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished

  • trappings

    Word

    the outward signs or objects that go with a particular role, status, or way of life

  • nosing

    Word

    the front edge of a step or stair

  • nosebleed

    Word

    bleeding from the nose

  • rowboat

    Word

    a small boat that is moved with oars

  • shredding

    Word

    the act of cutting or tearing something into small pieces

  • effortless

    Word

    done very easily, with little or no effort

  • cob

    Word

    the hard central part of an ear of corn

  • duckling

    Word

    a young duck

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  • abler

    Word

    more able or skilled than someone or something else

  • zulu

    Word

    a member of a people from southern Africa

  • dishing

    Word

    giving out or handing out something, often quickly or generously

  • recoil

    Word

    to pull back suddenly, often because you are frightened or shocked

  • evener

    Word

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

  • tantrum

    Word

    a sudden, uncontrolled outburst of anger, especially in a child

  • skied

    Word

    past tense of ski

  • outburst

    Word

    a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

  • tripping

    Word

    moving or walking with quick, light steps

  • mayhem

    Word

    violent or very messy disorder; chaos

  • despairing

    Word

    feeling or showing that you have lost all hope

  • kill me

    Phrase

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

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  • break back

    Phrase

    in tennis, to win back a game after your opponent has broken your serve

  • cheddar

    Word

    a firm, smooth cheese that is often pale orange or white

  • wheeling

    Word

    the act of moving something on wheels

  • puberty

    Word

    the stage in life when a child's body begins to change into an adult body

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • whipping

    Word

    the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

  • lowland

    Word

    an area of land that is lower than the land around it

  • napping

    Word

    to sleep for a short time, especially during the day

  • special someone

    Phrase

    the person you are dating or in a romantic relationship with

  • happy pill

    Phrase

    a humorous or informal word for an antidepressant

  • arming

    Word

    the act of giving weapons to people or preparing them for fighting

  • hush

    Word

    to tell someone to be quiet

  • biting

    Word

    sharp, cold, or harsh in a way that feels like it bites

  • shy away

    Phrase

    to avoid something because you feel nervous, afraid, or unwilling

  • Phillips head

    Phrase

    a screwdriver with a cross-shaped tip

  • bagging

    Word

    the act of putting things into bags or packages

  • belle

    Word

    a beautiful woman, especially one admired in a social group or at an event

  • what do you want

    Phrase

    a rude way of asking why someone is bothering or interrupting you

  • bake in

    Phrase

    to include something as a built-in or essential part of something else

  • chipping

    Word

    small pieces that break off from a hard surface

  • bicycling

    Word

    the activity of riding a bicycle

  • shy away from

    Phrase

    to avoid or hesitate to do something difficult, unpleasant, or risky

  • optimism

    Word

    hope and confidence that things will turn out well

  • zone out

    Phrase

    to stop paying attention and let your mind wander

  • zoned

    Word

    restricted by zoning rules to a particular type of use or area

  • the way

    Phrase

    as; in the same way that

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • ducking

    Word

    to lower your head or body quickly to avoid being hit or seen

  • bad influence

    Phrase

    a person or thing that has a bad effect on someone and encourages bad behavior

  • swear word

    Phrase

    a rude or offensive word

  • gag

    Word

    a device or piece of cloth used to stop someone from speaking

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • firework

    Word

    a small explosive device used for celebrations or displays

  • numb

    Word

    unable to feel part of your body, often because it is cold or injured

  • cracker

    Word

    a thin, crisp biscuit, often eaten with cheese or spreads

  • illustrate

    Word

    to make something easier to understand by giving an example, picture, or diagram

  • wit

    Word

    the ability to say clever or funny things quickly

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • sodium

    Word

    a chemical element, symbol Na, that is a soft, highly reactive metal

  • shelling

    Word

    the act of removing shells or outer coverings from nuts, seeds, or other food

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • old folks

    Phrase

    one's parents, especially when spoken of affectionately or informally

  • chocolate chip

    Phrase

    a small piece of chocolate used in baking

  • training wheel

    Phrase

    one of the small wheels attached to a child's bicycle to help them balance

  • training wheels

    Phrase

    small extra wheels attached to a child’s bicycle to help them learn to ride

  • ground beef

    Phrase

    beef that has been chopped or minced into small pieces

  • meant to

    Phrase

    supposed to; expected or required to do something

  • revelation

    Word

    a surprising fact that was previously secret or unknown

  • social studies

    Phrase

    a school subject about history, geography, civics, and how society works

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • angled

    Word

    slanted or not level

  • don't worry

    Phrase

    A friendly way to tell someone not to be anxious or upset

  • sober

    Word

    not drunk

  • creepy

    Word

    making you feel nervous, uneasy, or a little scared

  • lone

    Word

    alone; with no one else with you

  • nickel

    Word

    a hard, silvery metal used in alloys and batteries

  • sighting

    Word

    an occasion when someone sees or notices something, especially something unusual or interesting

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • cornered

    Word

    trapped or in a difficult position with little chance of escape

  • walk around

    Phrase

    to walk around an area without a clear purpose

  • pumping

    Word

    the act or process of using a pump to move liquid or air

  • righter

    Word

    more correct or more suitable

  • mores

    Word

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

  • reverend

    Word

    a title used before the name of a Christian priest or minister

  • every day

    Phrase

    used to say that something happens or is done each day

  • next time

    Phrase

    the next occasion; the time after this one

  • poisonous

    Word

    able to poison or seriously harm people or animals

  • imaginary

    Word

    existing only in the mind; not real

  • despair

    Word

    a feeling of complete hopelessness

  • go on

    Phrase

    to continue doing something or to continue in a state

  • syndrome

    Word

    a set of symptoms that occur together and point to a particular illness or condition

  • bleed

    Word

    to lose blood from the body through a wound or injury

  • suspension

    Word

    the act of stopping something for a time, or the state of being stopped temporarily

  • doubling

    Word

    the process of becoming twice as much or twice as many

  • intensive

    Word

    very strong and involving a lot of effort, attention, or activity

  • bully

    Word

    a person who hurts or frightens weaker people

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