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The Simpsons S20E5: English vocabulary

Season 20, Episode 5AnimationComedy

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  • blather

    Word

    long, silly, or meaningless talk

  • brocade

    Word

    a rich fabric with a raised woven pattern, often made with silk and gold or silver thread

  • shortsighted

    Word

    unable to see distant objects clearly; lacking good judgment about the future

  • worser

    Word

    an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse

  • chaperon

    Word

    a person who goes with someone to make sure they are safe or behave properly

  • snuggle

    Word

    to curl up or move into a warm, comfortable position, often close to someone or something

  • tulle

    Word

    a very light, fine net fabric used for dresses and veils

  • abreast

    Word

    side by side, especially in a line

  • welcomer

    Word

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

  • leavings

    Word

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

  • wordplay

    Word

    clever use of words, especially for humor or a special effect

  • hag

    Word

    an ugly old woman, especially one imagined as a witch

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  • rekindle

    Word

    to make a feeling, interest, or relationship become strong again

  • horoscope

    Word

    a prediction about what will happen to someone, based on astrology

  • wacky

    Word

    funny or unusual in a slightly odd way

  • wolverine

    Word

    a stocky, fierce mammal of the weasel family that lives in northern regions

  • seduction

    Word

    the act of attracting someone in a sexual or romantic way

  • sophistication

    Word

    the quality of being cultured, stylish, and knowledgeable

  • evener

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

  • necking

    Word

    kissing and touching someone in a sexual way

  • cognac

    Word

    a type of brandy made in the Cognac region of France

  • hem

    Word

    the folded and sewn edge of a piece of clothing or cloth

  • limbo

    Word

    a state of uncertainty while you are waiting for a decision or result

  • carding

    Word

    the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

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  • saffron

    Word

    a very expensive spice made from the dried parts of a crocus flower

  • elegance

    Word

    the quality of being graceful, stylish, and simple in a pleasing way

  • jerking

    Word

    making quick, sharp movements

  • mink

    Word

    a small animal with dark brown fur that lives near water

  • flask

    Word

    a small container with a narrow neck, used for holding liquids

  • two shot

    Phrase

    a film shot that shows two people together

  • glider

    Word

    a light aircraft with no engine that flies by gliding

  • fives

    Word

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

  • shotted

    Word

    past tense and past participle of shoot

  • tabling

    Word

    the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

  • burgundy

    Word

    a dark red wine from the Burgundy region of France, or a similar wine

  • unpack

    Word

    to take things out of a bag, box, or other container

  • whipping

    Word

    the act of beating someone with a whip as punishment

  • tempt

    Word

    to make someone want to do something, especially something they know may not be good for them

  • Fourth of July

    Phrase

    the U.S. holiday on July 4, celebrating American independence

  • that's a good one

    Phrase

    used to say that something is not believable

  • thanks for nothing

    Phrase

    an angry remark used to show that someone has not helped you at all

  • pooling

    Word

    the act of combining money, resources, or efforts for a shared purpose

  • find out

    Phrase

    to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

  • put out

    Phrase

    to cause someone trouble or inconvenience

  • sounder

    Word

    a group of wild boars

  • spied

    Word

    to notice or see someone or something unexpectedly

  • glide

    Word

    to move smoothly through the air or over a surface with little effort

  • wedding night

    Phrase

    the night when a married couple first sleep together

  • grand opening

    Phrase

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

  • nag

    Word

    to keep asking someone to do something in an annoying way

  • under control

    Phrase

    in a situation where something is being controlled or is no longer causing trouble

  • for nothing

    Phrase

    without paying anything

  • sideways

    Word

    toward or to the side

  • come along

    Phrase

    to appear or happen, especially by chance

  • count down

    Phrase

    to count backward to a time or event

  • rogue

    Word

    a dishonest or unprincipled person

  • cuckoo

    Word

    a bird with a loud two-note call, known for laying its eggs in other birds' nests

  • bicycling

    Word

    the activity of riding a bicycle

  • knock it off

    Phrase

    used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or unwanted

  • pitted

    Word

    having many small holes or dents on the surface

  • sneeze

    Word

    to suddenly and involuntarily force air out through your nose and mouth

  • carve

    Word

    to cut or shape something with a knife or tool

  • storming

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    moving forward quickly and forcefully

  • carving

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    the act of cutting or shaping something into a design or form

  • lowering

    Word

    the act of making something lower or of becoming lower

  • homer

    Word

    a home run

  • pajamas

    Word

    clothes you wear for sleeping

  • bedded

    Word

    past tense and past participle of bed

  • tricking

    Word

    the act of deceiving or cheating someone

  • weathering

    Word

    the wearing away or breaking down of rock and other materials by air, water, and weather

  • vacancy

    Word

    a job or position that is available because no one is doing it

  • logging

    Word

    the business of cutting and selling trees for wood

  • kind of

    Phrase

    to some extent; fairly

  • see ya

    Phrase

    a casual way to say goodbye

  • vendor

    Word

    a person or company that sells goods or services

  • get better

    Phrase

    to become healthier or improve

  • by mistake

    Phrase

    accidentally; without intending to

  • netting

    Word

    a light open fabric made of threads or cord with holes in it

  • terminate

    Word

    to end something, especially a contract, job, or service

  • gown

    Word

    a long dress worn for formal events or special occasions

  • mustache

    Word

    hair that grows on the upper lip

  • either way

    Phrase

    used to say that the result is the same no matter which choice happens

  • sleep in

    Phrase

    to sleep later than usual in the morning

  • log cabin

    Phrase

    a small house built from logs

  • ice water

    Phrase

    water with ice in it, usually served very cold

  • evening gown

    Phrase

    a formal dress worn for evening events

  • too late

    Phrase

    so late that something can no longer be done or changed

  • watch over

    Phrase

    to stay with someone or something and make sure they are safe

  • rhyme

    Word

    a word that has the same ending sound as another word

  • compass

    Word

    a device with a needle that shows direction, especially magnetic north

  • detention

    Word

    being kept by the police or in prison, or being held somewhere by authority; also, a school punishment that makes a student stay after class

  • to go

    Phrase

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

  • too soon

    Phrase

    before the expected or usual time

  • adorable

    Word

    very cute and easy to love

  • yellows

    Word

    shades of the color yellow

  • all around

    Phrase

    in every direction around a place or person

  • marge

    Word

    a female given name

  • pairing

    Word

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

  • gravel

    Word

    small stones used for paths, roads, and driveways

  • pumping

    Word

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

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